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NELLA PIZZA PASTA

1125 E 55TH ST · Chicago, IL 60615

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for NELLA PIZZA PASTA 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
2609873

Location recorded for this inspection · NELLA PIZZA PASTA · 1125 E 55TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602168

Location recorded for this inspection · NELLA PIZZA PASTA · 1125 E 55TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
22
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2600503

Location recorded for this inspection · NELLA PIZZA PASTA · 1125 E 55TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN MEATBALLS (148.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT CHEESE, PROSCIUTTO, ARUGULA TOPPINGS WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PLACING ON COOKED PIZZA FOR DIRECT CUSTOMER SERVICE(NO ADDITONAL COOKING). THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DOUGH PREPARATION AREA. HAND WASHING SINK REMOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSING MUSSELS INSIDE BASIN OF HAND WASHING SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING IN COOKING LINE. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEAFOOD IMPROPERLY THAWING IN STANDING WATER ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE NOT INVERTED OR COVERED ON DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT/COVER TABLEWARE OR RESET UPON CUSTOMER SEATING.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARRYOUT CONTAINERS AND LIDS NOT INVERTED IN DINNG ARA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TO TEST UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589589

Location recorded for this inspection · NELLA PIZZA PASTA · 1125 E 55TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE EXIT DOORS TO THE PATIO. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SILVERWARE EXPOSED ON TABLES IN DINING ROOM. ALL SILVERWARE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION (ROLLED/COVERED, ETC.).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582275

Location recorded for this inspection · NELLA PIZZA PASTA · 1125 E 55TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON SOME CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562546

Location recorded for this inspection · NELLA PIZZA PASTA · 1125 E 55TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE GAPS BETWEEN TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA OF KITCHEN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LIQUID IN CRACKS. MUST ADD GROUT TO MAKE FLOOR LEVEL, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING IN RIGHT REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN DOUGH PREP ROOM ON RIGHT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561163

Location recorded for this inspection · NELLA PIZZA PASTA · 1125 E 55TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE GAPS BETWEEN TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA OF KITCHEN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LIQUID IN CRACKS. MUST ADD GROUT TO MAKE FLOOR LEVEL, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING IN RIGHT REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN DOUGH PREP ROOM ON RIGHT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561039

Location recorded for this inspection · NELLA PIZZA PASTA · 1125 E 55TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: FOUND PANS AND CONTAINERS WITH WHOLE SHELLED MUSCLES AND CLAMS WITHOUT PROPER SHELLSTOCK IDENTIFICATION TAG (NO LABELS OR TAGS FOUND WITH PRODUCTS). INSTRUCTED ALL SHELLFISH MUST HAVE PROPER IDENTIFICATION WITH PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SHELLSTOCK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED FISH @ 51.2F IN PAN ON FLOOR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY IMPROPERLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST ASTERISKS ALL TCS FOOD THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED/COOKED TO ORDER. MUST CORRECT. MUST ADD FOOTNOTE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD USED FOR FROZEN, INDIVIDUALLY VACUUMED PACKAGED FISH IN KITCHEN. PACKAGING READS MUST REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUM PACKAGING PRIOR TO THAWING. OBSERVED VACUUMED PACKAGED FISH IN STANDING WATER IN PAN. INSTRUCTED MUST USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING APPROVED METHOD FOR THAWING: IN REFRIGERATION, IN A MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS, OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLOAT OFF LOOSE PARTICLES IN AN OVERLFOW. MANAGER DISCARDED FISH DURING INSPECTION.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 SMALL, BLACK FLIES IN DISH AREA, SODA BAG IN THE BOX AREA, AND NEAR MOP SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF PINK/BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WHITE, PLASTIC SHIELD INSIDE LOWER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SILVERWARE EXPOSED ON TABLES IN DINING ROOM. ALL SILVERWARE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION (ROLLED/COVERED, ETC.).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE GAPS BETWEEN TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA OF KITCHEN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LIQUID IN CRACKS. MUST ADD GROUT TO MAKE FLOOR LEVEL, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING IN RIGHT REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN DOUGH PREP ROOM ON RIGHT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2538176

Location recorded for this inspection · NELLA PIZZA PASTA · 1125 E 55TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537624

Location recorded for this inspection · NELLA PIZZA PASTA · 1125 E 55TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: UNABLE TO PRODUCE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDSINK IN PIZZA DOUGH PREP AREA OBSTRUCTED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM IN FRONT OF AND INSIDE OF THE SINK SO THAT SINK IS ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND THREE HOUSE FLIES AND 55 FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN ON THE WALL AND CEILING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AFTER EACH USE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS IN COOKING AREA AND UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: THE SUMMARY FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON JUNE 14, 2021 WAS NOT POSTED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO POST THE CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521254

Location recorded for this inspection · NELLA PIZZA PASTA · 1125 E 55TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: UNABLE TO PRODUCE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS, CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2261856 ON 2-11-19:58-MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359342

Location recorded for this inspection · NELLA PIZZA PASTA · 1125 E 55TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, BAR, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE NOT INVERTED/COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT/COVER ALL PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2261856 ON 2-11-19:58-MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

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