Pazza Pizza

October 1, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:30PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR OF FACILITY. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA OR REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED FOR SAID HANDWASHING SINKS BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:30PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.8-54.9F(CHICKEN 48.4F, SLICED TOMATOES 49.1F, PROSCIUTTO 48.9F, CHEESE 54.9F, CHEESE 50.9F, BASIL LEAVES 51.3F, PORK SAUSAGE 46.8F AND PEPPERONI 46.8F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $60 WEIGHING 7.5 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 22
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPING ON FLOOR INSIDE CABINETS IN DINING AREA, ALONG BASES OF WALLS IN REAR PREP AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED THAT LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/1/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES STORED ON WOODEN PALLETS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PREST HARBORAGE.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2595056 DATED 05/22/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN PIZZA STATION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF PREP SURFACES TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK. OBSERVED WATER FROM CONDENSOR IN WALK IN COOLER LEAKING INTO CONTAINER ON TOP SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS ON SHELVING UNDERNEATH AND NEXT TO CONDENSOR LEAK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER CONDENSOR LEAKING INTO CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALK IN COOLER CONDENSOR.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 22, 2024: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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