Coluta's
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2017
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Inspectors have visited Coluta's eight times, with records going back to 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 21, 2017. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 21, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
“* certified food manager on site” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Coluta's trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Apr 21, 2017
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN BASEMENT AND IN PREP AREA
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2028362 4/14/17 NOT CORRECTED #18 -STILL FINDING APPX.15 BAGS OF OPEN RODENT POISON ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OPEN RODENT POISON,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES AGAIN AND SPEAK TO THEM ABOUT PROPERLY APPLYING RODENTICIDE ACCORDING TO GUIDELINES.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PIZZA,CHICKEN,SPAGHETTI SAUCE,COLE SLAW,ETC)MUST PROVIDE A AND POST CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SRIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER AND STORE PROPERLY
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON PIZZA PREP COOLER,REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,UNUSED COOLERS ON PREMISES,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARDS,FLOOR MIXER,MEAT SLICER,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FLOOR VENT ON REAR PORCH.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACEMISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER PIZZA OVEN.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND 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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS ON REAR PORCH,HOOD & FILTERS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK, VENTILATION IN TOILETROOM.MUST PLACE FRYER UNDER VENTILATION HOOD COMPLETELY
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 14, 2017
Complaint
12 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER MOP SINK,ON LEDGE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,ON FLOOR NEAR CRATES NEAR REGISTER,BEHIND PIZZA PREP COOLER,REAR PORCH NEXT TO UNUSED 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,IN BASEMENT ON BRICKS AT HOT WATER TANK,ON LANDING ON REAR PORCH.ALSO APPX. 20 OR MORE BAGS OF POISON ON FLOOR IN SAME AREAS.ALSO REAR DOOR HAS A APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG SIDE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NOT ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZADOUS FOODS IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS PIZZA,SPAGHETTI SAUCE,CHICKEN.MUST PROVIDE ,POST AND ON DUTY.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON PIZZA PREP COOLER,REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,UNUSED COOLERS ON PREMISES,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARDS,FLOOR MIXER,MEAT SLICER,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FLOOR VENT ON REAR PORCH.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT ENTRY TO PREP AREA,UNDER PIZZA OVEN.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND 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: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS ON REAR PORCH,HOOD & FILTERS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN BASEMENT AND IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK, VENTILATION IN TOILETROOM.MUST PLACE FRYER UNDER VENTILATION HOOD COMPLETELY
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS ON REAR PORCH.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 2, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, NOR ENROLLMENT, OR MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. BEEF 145.6*F MEAT/RED SAUCE 144*F.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAB. ALSO FRONT PIZZA/HOT HOLDING CASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE TO REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT.
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Aug 26, 2016
Routine
6 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: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FIRST FLOOR UNDER GREASE CONTAINER, AND BEHIND THE WALL OF COOLERS, ALSO IN BASEMENT BY HOT WATER TANKS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, ALSO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE, CURRENT RECEIPT NEEDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME,NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED PIZZA 159.9*, BEEF JUICE 155*F IN HOT HOLDING UNITS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO FRONT PIZZA DISPLAY/HOT HOLDING CASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS NOT CLEAN 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE TO REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS, AND WALL VENTS DUSTY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MUCH CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Jan 15, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 8, 2016
Complaint
7 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: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR UNDER THE MOP SINK, AND IN THE REAR BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE AREAS. ALSO HAVE CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT WHEN CDPH RETURNS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED,NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/SCHOOL INFORMATION GIVEN AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFES NOT PROPERLY STORED(BETWEEN TABLES), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KNIFES NOT CLEAN BETWEEN TABLES, AND REAR PIZZA PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO #10 CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER MOP SINK, AND REAR BASEMENT UNDER ELECTRICAL BOXES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO REPAIR HOLES IN THE FLOOR 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT OFFICE WALL WITH BLACK SPOTS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RESEAL. OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR MOP SINK NOZZLE LEAKING AT THE BASE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 27, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE WOODEN PREPARATION TABLE NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT OFFICE AREAS AT BASEMENT.
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Jan 20, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK EASILY ACESSIBLE FOR MAIN KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE WOODEN PREPARATION TABLE NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT OFFICE AREAS AT BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.(HOSE BIBB)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coluta's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coluta's on file is from Apr 21, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coluta's?
Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Coluta's.
Has Coluta's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Coluta's have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Coluta's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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