Gratto Pizzeria N Deli

1339-1341 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Italian

Last inspected: Jul 13, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Gratto Pizzeria N Deli four times, with records going back to 2011. Gratto Pizzeria N Deli was last inspected on Jul 13, 2012. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Gratto Pizzeria N Deli since Jul 13, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.

“* certified food manager on site” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 13, 2012

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: FOOD (FRENCH BREAD) NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED A LARGE BROWN BAG CONTAINING FRENCH BREAD STORED OUTSIDE ON SIDE TABLE UNATTENDED,UNPROTECTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROTECT FOODS FROM DUSTS,DIRTS,DEBRIS,PESTS,AND POSSIBLE PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: FOUND NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION POSTED AS REQUIRED.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Jan 19, 2012

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES,shall be posted conspicuously in that part of the retail food establishment to which the public has access.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#659983 DATED:1/12/12.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#659983 DATED:1/12/12.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#659983 DATED:1/12/12.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#659983 DATED:1/12/12.

Jan 12, 2012

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK DURING THIS INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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. SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT FOOD PREP TABLE.

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 PROVIDE 1 MISSING CEILING PANEL OVER THE 3 COMP SINK.

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 REPAIR WATER LEAK BENEATH THE ICE MACHINE.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Apr 27, 2011

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gratto Pizzeria N Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gratto Pizzeria N Deli on file is from Jul 13, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gratto Pizzeria N Deli?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gratto Pizzeria N Deli.

Has Gratto Pizzeria N Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gratto Pizzeria N Deli have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gratto Pizzeria N Deli 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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