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PAPA ROMEO'S PIZZA

4359 N PULASKI RD · Chicago, IL 60641

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for PAPA ROMEO'S PIZZA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279441

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPA ROMEO'S PIZZA · 4359 N PULASKI RD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

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
2150654

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPA ROMEO'S PIZZA · 4359 N PULASKI RD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145445

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPA ROMEO'S PIZZA · 4359 N PULASKI RD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2136082

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPA ROMEO'S PIZZA · 4359 N PULASKI RD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116452

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPA ROMEO'S PIZZA · 4359 N PULASKI RD

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2050956 DATED 5/23/17. #45- NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR THE TWO EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA.

ComplaintNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116264

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPA ROMEO'S PIZZA · 4359 N PULASKI RD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104490

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPA ROMEO'S PIZZA · 4359 N PULASKI RD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050956

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPA ROMEO'S PIZZA · 4359 N PULASKI RD

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: RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER,BEHIND THE COOLERS AND AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER IN THE SAME AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND REMOVE DUST AND CLEAN THE CEILING VENT COVER AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR IS NOT TIGHT FITTING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD,WITH SHATTERED PROOFED LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR THE TWO EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050453

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPA ROMEO'S PIZZA · 4359 N PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FLOOR DRAIN, GOING ALL THE WAY TO THE PREP AREA, WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER ON THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK AND FLOOR DRAIN. PLUMBER CAME AND WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. NO MORE WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AND 3RD COMPT SINK.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF SMALL FRUIT FLIES APPROXIMATELY OVER 10 TOTAL THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES AND MAINTAIN. INFORM PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN REGARDING FRUIT FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER,BEHIND THE COOLERS AND AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FLOORS THRU- OUT THE FOOD PREP, KITCHEN AREA.BY 3 COMPT SINK, AND FRONT AREA DUE TO TRACKING SEWAGE. USE 100PPM CHLORINE. WHEN EVERYTHING IS DONE YOU MAY OPERATE AS USUAL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER IN THE SAME AREA . MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND REMOVE DUST AND CLEAN THE CEILING VENT COVER AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR IS NOT TIGHT FITTING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD,WITH SHATTERED PROOFED LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR THE TWO EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049605

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPA ROMEO'S PIZZA · 4359 N PULASKI RD

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
1975411

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPA ROMEO'S PIZZA · 4359 N PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Lights not functioning on inside of cooking hood. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1971068

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPA ROMEO'S PIZZA · 4359 N PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Facility not using any approved form of sanitizer to properly wash, rinse and sanitize utensils. Instructed must properly wash, rinse and sanitize all utensils. Advised operator on proper set up for 3 compartment sink. Operator purchased chlorine bleach during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: No city of Chicago certified manager on site while potentially hazardous foods being prepped (pizza, sausage, cheese, etc). Must have city of Chicago certified manager on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violation not corrected from inspection report # 1631922, dated 2/19/16. Must correct the following minor violation: #38 PROVIDE FILTERS ABOVE THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA Serious violation 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found several potentially hazardous foods (pizza sauce, gyro meat, etc.) without proper labels. Must properly label all prepped, potentially hazardous foods with date. Must maintain same.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found excessive debris build on counter racks on reach in cooler, in pizza prep area. Must remove debris, clean and sanitize. Found excessive dirt build up on racks in walk in cooler. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain all.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Lights not functioning on inside of cooking hood. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Observed operator without proper hair restraint. Operator purchased hair net during inspection. All food handlers must wear hair restraints at all times in prep area.

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201 of 288 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2432923.

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