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Pizzeria Del Mercato

March 28, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
code 11Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED, OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO POST A VALID CERTIFICATE 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: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 08/26/2016, REPORT #1953238, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 38 IMPROPER STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
code 29
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INTERIOR OF BOTTOM OF COOLERS SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DERI,
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WALL IN KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING AND STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGING,
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN POOR, WATER LEAKING FROM BASE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 26, 2016: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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