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Paisans Pizzeria

July 21, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings4

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN/ PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT 1:25. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A CERTIFIED MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, Or Tobacco Use
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER STORE DRINK ON PIZZA TRAY TABLETOP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AND CONSUME FOOD AND BEVERAGE IN DESGINATED AREA.
code 6Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180°F FOR THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. RECORDED TEMPERATURE 69.5 C (157.1 F) MACHINE TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS IN WHITE BINS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
code 37
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HEAD COVERINGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS
code 40
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN DOWNSTAIRS WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY AND COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on January 6, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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