Antica Pizzeria
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2017
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Antica Pizzeria appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Feb 23, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Antica Pizzeria's record stops at Feb 23, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Antica Pizzeria is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Feb 23, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 23, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF 46F TO 48F POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE SAID UNIT: COOKED SASAUGE,FRESH EGGS,GROUND BEEF. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:GROUND SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 46.9F TO 47; GROUND BEEF IN SAUCE AT TEMP OF 46.8F;7 DOZEN OF FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 46F TO 47; VEGETABLE PUREE SOUP AT TEMP OF 49.3F.FOOD WERE COOKED ON 1-21-17.CLEANED CALAMARI IN WATER AT TEMP OF 46.7F; CHOPPED LETTUCE AT TEMP OF 48.2F; MARINARA SAUCE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER AT TEMP OF 49.2F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE EMPLOYEE. POUNDS 32 ,VALUE 83 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER SOLUTION PROVIDED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, PRESENTLY 0ppm. SANITIZER CONCENTRATION MUST BE 100ppm. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK:WSH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,100ppm. DISH MACHINE PRESENTLY NOT IN USE.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DRY FOOD AT MEAT SLICER IN PIZZA AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DISH RACK INSIDE THE SCRAPE SINK WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT INTERIOR DOORS OF PIZZA DISPLAY/PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GRIMES ON WALL TILES UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEANAND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. BROKEN FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(FAUCETT IS REPAIRED WITH RUBBER BANDS),REPAIR CAUSE AT SAID FAUCET.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.
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Jun 1, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
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Aug 24, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Dec 10, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT WRAPPED INSIDE NAPKINS AT DINING AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE BRICK TOP CEILING OF BRICK OVEN. MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 17, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER FIREPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE HALLWAY AREAS NOT CLEAN. BY FIREWOOD.
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Jul 18, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE OF PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE. CONSUMER ADVISORY REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOODS NOT POSTED. PROVIDED COPY TO POST.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS ETC)NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION OR CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVING OF UPRIGHT FREEZER BY KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK, NOTED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ESPRESSO MACHINE AT THE FRONT SERVING BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK AND INSTALL ONE AT THE ESPRESSO MACHINE. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FANS INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE DISH MACHINE.
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Apr 19, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN MESH FOR THE REAR SCREEN DOOR. PRESENTLY MAIN DOOR IS CLOSED
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Aug 3, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: 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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER WITH PLASTIC OR FOIL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES INCPLUDING POTS,PANS MIXER BOWL, MEAT SLICER,ETC ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON COILS IN DEEP FRYER,INSIDE OVEN ON STOVE,MICROWAVE OVEN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR,STORAGE SHELVES AND COUTER TOPS, 3COMP.SINK AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN DOUGH MIX AND AT MOP SINK ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONSTANT DRIPPING HOT WATER KNOB ON 3COMP.SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
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Apr 19, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under 3 compartment sink,storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls, ceiling in prep areas need cleaning(detailed).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shields in prep area not clean need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Antica Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Antica Pizzeria on file is from Feb 23, 2017. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Antica Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Antica Pizzeria.
Has Antica Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Antica Pizzeria have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Antica Pizzeria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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