Festa Pizzaria
Last inspected: Feb 15, 2013
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Inspectors have visited Festa Pizzaria four times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Feb 15, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Festa Pizzaria's record stops at Feb 15, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Festa Pizzaria on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Feb 15, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED/DATED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT SHIELDS ARE DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DETAIL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS,PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Jan 12, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AND IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET
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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. MUST SEAL WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM WITH OPENINGS AND CEILING TILES AT SAME LOCATION WITH HOLES AROUND PIPES
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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. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Feb 16, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK-MUST PROVIDE,FOUND INTERIOR TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR-MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS IN COOLERS,DRY STORAGE SHELVING,MIXER EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PIZZA PREP.
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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.MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PIZZA PREP AREA,CLEAN WALLS BEHIND LARGE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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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.FOUND LIGHT BULB IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT SHIELDED,MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Mar 18, 2010
Routine
4 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. FILTER ON HOOD ABOVE DEEPFRYER WITH BURNT GREASE,INSIDE COMPARTMENT AND DOOR OF DEEPFRYER WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS,AND MICROWAVE OVEN INSIDE AND OUT WITH FOOD-SPLASHES,ALL NEEDS CLEANING.
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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. FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS GREASY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIHGTING IN TOILET AND REPLACE OUT BULB IN KITCHEN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOODSERVICE STAFF HANDLING FOOD IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Festa Pizzaria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Festa Pizzaria on file is from Feb 15, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Festa Pizzaria?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Festa Pizzaria.
Has Festa Pizzaria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Festa Pizzaria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Festa Pizzaria 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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