Pizza Cantina

October 13, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings12
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 5-204.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED IN THE FRONT PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE, WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS NOR IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F DURING THE INSPECTION. OBSERVED THE FACILITY'S PREP COOLERS NOT ON SITE FOR THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCE DOORS NOT TIGHT FIT AND RODENT PROOFED WITH A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND IN BETWEEN THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR AND A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND IN BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL DOORS TIGHT FITIING AND RODENT PROOFED.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: 3-306.11 OBSERVED THE PIZZA PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION BY CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER PROTECTION ALONG THE ENTIRE FRONT PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-101.19 OBSERVED AN UNSEALED BRICK WALL LOCATED IN THE FRONT PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA AND RAW WOOD SHELVES LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW BRICK AND RAW WOOD, ALL SURFACES HAVE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AS WELL AS CORROSION RESISTANT, NON-ABSORBENT AND SMOOTH.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: 4-204.119 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARDS OR AN AIR-DRYING RACK AVAILABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN ORDER TO PROPERLY DRY EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER THAT IS LOCATED BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 5-203.12 OBSERVED NO SIGNS DESIGNATING WOMEN'S/MEN'S TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON THE DOORS OF THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: 5-501.16 OBSERVED NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AVAILABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS/BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. • 6-201.13 OBSERVED BASEMENT WALLS NOT COVED THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER COVING IN ORDER TO MAKE WALL SURFACES TIGHT FITTING.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND PROVIDE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
code 58

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