Crazy Calabrese
Last inspected: May 15, 2014
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Score
Inspectors have visited Crazy Calabrese four times, with records going back to 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated May 15, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Crazy Calabrese's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 15, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
May 15, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No certified food manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being served and prepared-Bean Soup at 165.0 F,Gravy 168.0 f. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during ,all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,RAW WOODEN SURFACES/SHELVINGS SAME AREA MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.ALSO,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR SERVICE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF DEEP FRYERS,PREP COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER,INSIDE CLOSET DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER A HAIR RESTTRAINT WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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May 8, 2014
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.0F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS FISH, RAW CHICKEN AND PASTAS ETC.. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. 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 FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT 47.9.0F, BREADED PORK AT 50.0F, PASTAS AT 49.9.0F, FISH AT 50.0F,HAMBURGERS 50.0F, ETC.. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 50#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $300.00 AS STATED PER CHEF AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED I.E.WASTE MANAGEMENT DUMPSTER CONTAINER NOT COVERED MISSING LIDS.ALSO,THE OUTSIDE REAR SOUTH WEST SHED USED TO STORE FIRE WOOD/LOGS USED FOR PIZZA OVEN IS CLUTTERED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO PREVENT PEST NUISANCE,FIRE WOOD/LOGS STORAGE SHED MUST BE MAINTAINED ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SALADS, PASTAS,FISH,CHICKEN,MEAT SAUCES,GRAVY,PIZZAS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED DURING THIS INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,RAW WOODEN SURFACES/SHELVINGS SAME AREA MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.ALSO,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR SERVICE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF DEEP FRYERS,PREP COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFGRIGERATION UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER,INSIDE CLOSET DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER A HAIR RESTTRAINT WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Jun 26, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 13, 2013
License
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Found/observed no exposed hand sink in front prep area(pizza prep area), and in dish washing area, must provide exposed hand sinks to front prep area(pizza prep area), and to dish washing area.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Non food contact surfaces of large mixer that had peeling paint, 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 walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Exposed raw wood of door in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/sealed, exposed brick by pizza prep area not sealed, had rough surfaces, shall be repaired, sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must provide backflow preventing devices to ice machine, pop dispensing machine, and coffee machine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crazy Calabrese last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crazy Calabrese on file is from May 15, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crazy Calabrese?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Crazy Calabrese.
Has Crazy Calabrese's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crazy Calabrese have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Crazy Calabrese 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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