Canaan Piza Inc/Sarpino's Pizza — Sarpino's Pizza

4830 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630
Indian
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2023
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Canaan Piza Inc/Sarpino's Pizza — Sarpino's Pizza, the earliest from 2019. The most recent visit was on Dec 8, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Canaan Piza Inc/Sarpino's Pizza — Sarpino's Pizza dates to Dec 8, 2023.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Dec 8, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 17, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115--OBSERVED ENCLOSURE AROUND DUMPSTER NOT CLEAN OF LITTER DEBRIS,BAGS,ETC.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
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Sep 10, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (08/19/2020) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2386260 DATED:08/19/2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AROUND KITCHEN HOOD WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA. 11/19/2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 9/17/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST/GREASE BUILDUP ON STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP LINE COOLERS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ENCLOSURE AROUND DUMPSTER NOT CLEAN OF LITTER DEBRIS,BAGS,ETC.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVER IN WASHROOM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON SOME WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON FAN COVERS AND ATTACHED CONDENSOR UNIT IN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 19, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AROUND KITCHEN HOOD WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 27, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT (TCS FOODS) HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING PIZZAS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.(COS)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN COOLER DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER , 4 DOOR REACH UNDER FOOD PREP COOLER AND STAND UP 2 DOOR COOLER DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP ON TOP OF PIZZA OVEN AND STORAGE SHELFS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHOWED MANAGER.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AREA AROUND DUMPSTER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, BAGS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND TO MAINTAIN.(AREA CLEANED AND CORRECTED ON SITE (COS).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN WALK-IN-COOLER.MUST PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Apr 30, 2019
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN COOLER DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER , 4 DOOR REACH UNDER FOOD PREP COOLER AND STAND UP 2 DOOR COOLER DOOR
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Canaan Piza Inc/Sarpino's Pizza — Sarpino's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Canaan Piza Inc/Sarpino's Pizza — Sarpino's Pizza on file is from Dec 8, 2023. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Canaan Piza Inc/Sarpino's Pizza — Sarpino's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Canaan Piza Inc/Sarpino's Pizza — Sarpino's Pizza.

Has Canaan Piza Inc/Sarpino's Pizza — Sarpino's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Canaan Piza Inc/Sarpino's Pizza — Sarpino's Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Canaan Piza Inc/Sarpino's Pizza — Sarpino's Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.