Coluta's Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2019
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Score
Coluta's Pizza has been inspected 10 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 20, 2019. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at Coluta's Pizza is from Feb 20, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Feb 20, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER AND THE TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS OBSERVED IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 3, 2018
License
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CLEANUP PROCEDURE DOCUMENTS AND KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN STEAM TABLE AND STOVE. MUST MOVE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES.
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May 11, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR PIZZAS THAT ARE NOT MADE TO ORDER AND CALL INS.MUST PROVIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT TO HOLD PIZZAS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE (no citation issued)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED ,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS PIZZA,CHICKEN,SPAGHETTI SAUCE.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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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 GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER PIZZA OVEN.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,GAPS IN BETWEEN WALL BASES AND FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP PIZZA HOT UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER
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May 2, 2017
License
11 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP PIZZA HOT UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER PIZZA OVEN,NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,GAPS IN BETWEEN WALL BASES AND FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT MOP SINK AND LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DESSERT COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 45.2F AND PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 121.6F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING UNITS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR PIZZAS THAT ARE NOT MADE TO ORDER AND CALL INS.MUST PROVIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT TO HOLD PIZZAS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN ABOVE MENTIONED COLD & HOT HOLDING UNITS SUCH AS APPX.1LB.SAUSAGE PIZZA 127.2F,1LB.PEPPERONI 122.6F,1LB.CHEESE 124.0F,1LB. SLICED TOMATOES 47.2F,1/2 LB.CUT LETTUCE 48.6F,4LBS.SLICED CHEESE CAKE 47.3F-48.1F,4LBS.SLICED CARROT CAKE 46.7F-46.8F,4LBS. CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESE CAKE 44.9F-45.2F,4LBS. SLICED CHOCOLATE CAKE 45.5F-45.9F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.20.5 LBS. $96.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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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. 25 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON BRICKS WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED IN BASEMENT.ALSO 7 BAGS OF OPEN RODENT POISON SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND OPEN POISON,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/2/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER.
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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 FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,UNUSED PREP COOLER.
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Dec 11, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER,DAMAGED SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR MIXER,EXTERIOR OF OVEN AND FRYERS,DOOR JAMS OF FRONT COUNTER.
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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 DUST BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS,LIGHT SHIELDS IN LOBBY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED UPPER WALL TRIM AT FRONT WINDOW AND MISSING LOWER WALL TRIM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.
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Dec 3, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM.EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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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 MORE THAN 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND BRICK UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT MOPSINK AND SEVERAL BAGS OF RODENT POISON ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS,3- COMP SINK,NEXT TO MOP SINK AND IN BASEMENT.ALSO A HOLE NOTICED IN LOWER CORNER UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND POISON.SEAL HOLE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/3/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1329720 2/24/14 NOT CORRECTED #30-SOME FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN COOOLERS,REACH IN FREEZER.MUST PROPERLY DATE FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.#32-COOLER SHELVING/RACKS THAT HAD PEELING PAINT/RUST,SHALL BE REPAIRED/SEALED.#33-NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLER SHELVING/RACKS NOT CLEANED,NEEDS CLEANING(DETAILED),PREP TABLES LOWER SHELVING NOT CLEANED,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.#34-DAMAGED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA,FRONT COUNTER AREA SHALL BE REPAIRED/REPLACED,FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT CLEANED,NEED DETAILED CLEANING.#35-WALLS,CEILINGS THAT HAD EXPOSED INSULATION SHALL BE REPAIRED/SEALED,WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA THAT HAD HOLES,GAPS SHALL BE REPAIRED/SEALED.WALLS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEANED,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER,DAMAGED SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR MIXER,EXTERIOR OF OVEN AND FRYERS,DOOR JAMS OF FRONT COUNTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS,LIGHT SHIELDS IN LOBBY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED UPPER WALL TRIM AT FRONT WINDOW AND MISSING LOWER WALL TRIM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND NEAR MOP SINK.
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Feb 24, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Damaged/broken floor tiles in kitchen prep area, front counter area shall be repaired/replaced, floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceiling that had exposed insulation, shall be repaired/sealed, walls, ceiling in kitchen prep area that had holes, gaps shall be repaired/sealed, walls in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Jul 19, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, ESPECIALLY BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRI AND CHIPPING PAINT,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS CONSPICUOUSLY,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE, MUST REORGANIZE,
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Dec 31, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall not maintained next to utility sink. Instructed to repair and seal wall. Ceiling and walls not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace worn insultation on ceiling and detail clean or replace wall panels.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to replace or repair faucet leaking at neck.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in basement, top of coolers and prep area on desk. Instructed to remove all unsed articles.
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Jun 4, 2010
Routine
6 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER.(REAR PREP).
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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. NOTED FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP WITHOUT END CAPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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 PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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 REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coluta's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coluta's Pizza on file is from Feb 20, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coluta's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Coluta's Pizza.
Has Coluta's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Coluta's Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Coluta's Pizza 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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