Pizano's Pizza & Pasta

July 23, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ONSITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS,1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, IN BASEMENT BEER STORAGE ROOM AND IN BASEMENT MAIN STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF AND NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND ONE RECEPTACLE LID WITH A LARGE CRACK/OPENING THAT CAUSES THE RECEPTACLE NOT TO BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. ALSO, FOUND ONE RECEPTACLE FILLED TO THE RIM WITH GARBAGE PREVENTING THE CLOSURE OF THE RECEPTACLE ALSO CAUSING IT NOT TO BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF OR PROPERLY MAINTAINED. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE SO THAT RECEPTACLE IS PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND REPLACE CRAKED LID SO THAT RECEPTACLE IS INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
code 19
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. IMPROPERLY STORING MULTI USE ITEMS ON FLOOR ALONG SIDE 3 COMP SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN A CLEAN MANNER.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE STALL DIVIDER IN MENS WASHROOM. ALSO REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING RACKS IN COOLER BEHIND BAR. MUST ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND BAR HOLDING CONSUMABLE ICE. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER BETWEEN CONSUMABLE ICE AND SODA LINES TO PROTECT ICE FROM CONTAMINATION.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF 3 COMP SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. (SERVES AS A SOURCE OF FOOD FOR INSECTS AND RODENTS) MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER 3 COMP SINK AND DISH MACHINE AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. FLOORS BEHIND BAR ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGHOUT. ALSO, DAMAGED AREAS COVERED WITH CARDBOARD AND FLOOR MATS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FLOOR MATS AND RAPAIR ALL FLOORS BEHND BAR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN OR REPLACE DUSTY CEILING TILES OVER 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL ACROSS FROM WOMENS WASHROOM. REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILE OVER REACH IN FREEZERIN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPLACE PARTIALLY MELTED AND VERY DUSTY LIGHT SHEILD OVER 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NEAR VENTILATION HOOD.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR 2ND 3 COMP SINK BEHIND BAR. ALSO REPAIR LEAKY WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL DIPPER WELL NEAR PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER. REPAIR VENTILATION IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
code 38

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