PIZANO'S PIZZA & PASTA

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED A PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND ON WALLS BY THE HAND WASH SINK AT SAME. ALSO NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR THE HOLES AND OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ON SHELVING WITH DRY GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR CLOTHS AND BELONGING.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED PASTAS AT 45.1F, CHICKEN AT 47.6F, TORTELLONI AT 46.4F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 45.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE STORAGE SHELVES OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE THE COBWEBS FROM THE CEILING IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD. MUST STORE IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED IN WITH THE ICE IN THE ICE BINS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: A GARDEN HOSE ATTACED TO WATER LINE WITHOUT A VACUUM BREAKER IN BASEMENT NEXT TO SUMP PUMPS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SODA DISPENSER GUN AT BAR NOT CLEAN , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SHELF IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BREAD IN PAPER BAGS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED CEILING NEXT TO ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL BEHIND 3-COMP SINK COVERED WITH PLASTIC BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ADD MORE LIGHTS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: A GARDEN HOSE ATTACED TO WATER LINE WITHOUT A VACUUM BRAKER IN BASEMENT NEXT TO SUMP PUMPS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SOILED RAGS STORED ON CLEAN UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL UNDER THE DISHMACHINE AND WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE STOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. SEAL ALL OF THE OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT CEILING. REMOVE THE COBWEBS ON THE CEILING OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPLACE THE NON-WORKING WOMEN'S RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A FLY STRIP STORED ABOVE THE DOUGH MIXER IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLY STRIPS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED IMPROPER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES (GROCERY BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO STORE FOOD). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE DURABLE AND CLEANABLE FOOD GRADE CONTACT SURFACES ONLY. OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SURFACES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL UNDER THE DISHMACHINE AND WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE STOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. SEAL ALL OF THE OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT CEILING. REMOVE THE COBWEBS ON THE CEILING OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPLACE THE NON-WORKING WOMEN'S RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN.

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

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED A HAIR RESTRAINT.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: 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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.