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PIZANO'S PIZZA & PASTA EXPRESS

800 N DEARBORN ST · Chicago, IL 60610

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for PIZANO'S PIZZA & PASTA EXPRESS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637002

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZANO'S PIZZA & PASTA EXPRESS · 800 N DEARBORN ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAN COVERS AND THE SHELVING IN THE REAR WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING FROM A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240827

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZANO'S PIZZA & PASTA EXPRESS · 800 N DEARBORN ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2130019

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZANO'S PIZZA & PASTA EXPRESS · 800 N DEARBORN ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BOTTOM HALF OF SMALL WALK IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE FAN COVERS IN BOTH RESTROOMS, AS WELL AS IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOK LINE PREP COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES CUT INTO CEILING DRYWALL IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO SERVICE PIPES. MUST REFINISH CEILING SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET. MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE ITEMS SO THEY ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST STORE MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED OR 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1974353

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZANO'S PIZZA & PASTA EXPRESS · 800 N DEARBORN ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTH DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP AT FLOOR CORNERS AND FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND BOTH DEEP FRYERS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1974337

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZANO'S PIZZA & PASTA EXPRESS · 800 N DEARBORN ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1977176

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZANO'S PIZZA & PASTA EXPRESS · 800 N DEARBORN ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IS LOOSE AT KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976762

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZANO'S PIZZA & PASTA EXPRESS · 800 N DEARBORN ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT MICE DROPPINGS-APPROXIMATELY 15 BEHIND CLUTTER IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WEST WALL BASE AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROX 1" INCH GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT-PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY ALSO,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECCOMENDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE TO MEASURE SANITIZING LEVELS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#Inspection #: 1770431 DATED:05/09/2016 . 32 REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND AROUND THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES. 08/09/2016 33 THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC. 08/09/2016 34 FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. 08/09/2016 35 INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUUT THE PREMISES ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS/CEILINGS IN PREP AREA WITH SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS,STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 08/09/2016 38 MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. 08/09/2016 41 OUTSIDE AREA MUST BE BETTER MAINTAINED AND STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING. 08/09/2016 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 12/15/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IS LOOSE AT KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE FRONT WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STOCK ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770431

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZANO'S PIZZA & PASTA EXPRESS · 800 N DEARBORN ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND AROUND THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUUT THE PREMISES ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS/CEILINGS IN PREP AREA WITH SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS,STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OUTSIDE AREA MUST BE BETTER MAINTAINED AND STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537217

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZANO'S PIZZA & PASTA EXPRESS · 800 N DEARBORN ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT COMPLETELY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED BROKEN LIDS WITH THORN GASKETS AT 2 CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND COOKING STOVE AT THE PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496223

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZANO'S PIZZA & PASTA EXPRESS · 800 N DEARBORN ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING FOR THE FRONT WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL THE OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092625

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZANO'S PIZZA & PASTA EXPRESS · 800 N DEARBORN ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT REAR DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1138604

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZANO'S PIZZA & PASTA EXPRESS · 800 N DEARBORN ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICING CHEESE), INSTRUCTED TGO OBTAIN.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR SPICES, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: WALK-IN COOLER CEILING WITH DIRT BUILD-UP, MOLDY CAULKIN AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
612452

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZANO'S PIZZA & PASTA EXPRESS · 800 N DEARBORN ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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