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Papa Romeo's Pizza

November 8, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Facility not using any approved form of sanitizer to properly wash, rinse and sanitize utensils. Instructed must properly wash, rinse and sanitize all utensils. Advised operator on proper set up for 3 compartment sink. Operator purchased chlorine bleach during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
code 8Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: No city of Chicago certified manager on site while potentially hazardous foods being prepped (pizza, sausage, cheese, etc). Must have city of Chicago certified manager on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: Previous minor violation not corrected from inspection report # 1631922, dated 2/19/16. Must correct the following minor violation: #38 PROVIDE FILTERS ABOVE THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA Serious violation 7-42-090.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Found several potentially hazardous foods (pizza sauce, gyro meat, etc.) without proper labels. Must properly label all prepped, potentially hazardous foods with date. Must maintain same.
code 30
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Found excessive debris build on counter racks on reach in cooler, in pizza prep area. Must remove debris, clean and sanitize. Found excessive dirt build up on racks in walk in cooler. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain all.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Lights not functioning on inside of cooking hood. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.
code 36
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: Observed operator without proper hair restraint. Operator purchased hair net during inspection. All food handlers must wear hair restraints at all times in prep area.
code 42

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