Mista Pizza,Llc
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2016
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Score
Mista Pizza,Llc appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2011. The most recent visit was on Jul 29, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 29, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous”, which has been cited four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Mista Pizza,Llc is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jul 29, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 26, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. REACH IN COOLER AT 60.0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 5 POUNDS HUMMUS AT 55.0F, 5 POUNDS TUNA SALAD AT 71.6F, 6 POUNDS CHEESE LASAGNA AT 60.2F, 2POUNDS SALAMI AT 59.8F, AND 5 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN AT 53.0F. DISPOSED OF 23 POUNDS OF FOOD. MONETARY VALUE AT 200DOLLARS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN THERMOMETR INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 30, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE PIZZA BREAD COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT FRONT SELLING AREA REFRIGERATOR AND PIZZA BREAD COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 16, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FANS INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Dec 2, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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 COOKED CHICKEN AT 89.7F-100.4F, RICOTTA CHEESE AT 54.0F, BIANCA MUSHROOM SAUCE AT 48.9F,TUNA 48.7F.(NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED FOR VERIFICATION).MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS APPROX:12#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX:$261.20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER NEAR THE OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner including the floor drains.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must repair water leak at drain pipe beneath the middle of the kitchen 3 compartment sink.
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Oct 7, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner including the floor drains.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must repair water leak at drain pipe beneath the middle of the kitchen 3 compartment sink.
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Dec 18, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN A SMALL CONTAINER, PILED 12" HIGH, COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP IN PREP COOLER AT 109.7 F. DISCUSSED PROPER METHOD OF COOLING HOT FOODS. ALL DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE MENTIONED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING IMPROPERLY HELD. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION ON 9-12-11 POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PLASTIC SILVERWARE OR ANY OTHER FOOD CONTACT ITEMS MUST NOT BE STORED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN LINENS MUST NOT BE STORED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR GLASS DOOR COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 12, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mista Pizza,Llc last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mista Pizza,Llc on file is from Jul 29, 2016. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mista Pizza,Llc?
Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mista Pizza,Llc.
Has Mista Pizza,Llc's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mista Pizza,Llc have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mista Pizza,Llc 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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