Catalina Pizzeria
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2018
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Score
Catalina Pizzeria has been inspected eight times since 2015. Catalina Pizzeria was last inspected on Feb 2, 2018. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Catalina Pizzeria since Feb 2, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Feb 2, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jan 24, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS INSIDE BOILER ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS( PIZZA, CHICKEN, CHILI, SALADS, BEEF ETC.) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY (05-19-2017) POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2050779 ISSUED ON 05-19-2017 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. #35 - FILTER/HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN. #38 - HEAVY LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND UNDER THE PIPE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.---------SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE, REAR STORAGE AREA, AND IN FRONT COUNTER SHELVES. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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May 19, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER AT 50.0F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). TAGGED THE COOLER "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMP INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 63.9F - 65.6F,1LB; HAM AT 57.0F-58.0F ,4LBS; EGGS AT 48.0F, 2LBS; CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $26.00,TOTAL 7LBS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER/HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: HEAVY LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND UNDER THE PIPE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Oct 5, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Found lighting in kitchen without light shields. Must provide end caps, light shields or provide shatter proof bulbs in kitchen area. Must maintain same.
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Sep 27, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found approximately 60 mouse droppings in the following areas: furnace room near front of kitchen; under pizza ovens in the rear of kitchen. Must remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas. Found pest control log not maintained. Log book has inadequate proof of pest control service (has 1 invoice for the past year). Recommended to call pest control for service, and to provide updated service receipt. Must maintain pest control log book (and service). Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Found previous minor violations from report # 1632193, dated 2/24/16 not corrected. Must correct the following violations: #30 OBSERVED PREPARED FOOD IN FREEZER WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS. #35 OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. OBSERVED STAINED CELING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found small amount of orange mold like substance on interior of ice machine. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found openings in walls inside furnace room. Must seal gaps and maintain.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Found lighting in kitchen without light shields. Must provide end caps, light shields or provide shatter proof bulbs in kitchen area. Must maintain same.
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Feb 24, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED FOOD IN FREEZER WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENT COVERS IN BATHROOM AND WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. OBSERVED STAINED CELING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL LIGHTS BURNT OUT IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITHOUT BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MUST INSTALLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 15, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DISH AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WHEELS OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Mar 16, 2015
License
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. WALK-IN COOLER NOT OPERATIONAL AT 60F. MAIN COOKS LINE COOLER AT 44.9F. INSTRUCTED ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER ON PREMISES TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY SANITIZER WITH APPROPRIATE TEST STRIPS.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT DISH AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: RUSTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AND BLADE. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DISH AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WHEELS OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE DINING ROOM CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Catalina Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Catalina Pizzeria on file is from Feb 2, 2018. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Catalina Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Catalina Pizzeria.
Has Catalina Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Catalina Pizzeria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Catalina 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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