Nella Pizza Pasta
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2024
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Score
Nella Pizza Pasta has been inspected 14 times since 2017. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 4, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 11 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 21, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT CHEESE, PROSCIUTTO, ARUGULA TOPPINGS WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PLACING ON COOKED PIZZA FOR DIRECT CUSTOMER SERVICE(NO ADDITONAL COOKING). THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TO TEST UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DOUGH PREPARATION AREA. HAND WASHING SINK REMOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN MEATBALLS (148.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSING MUSSELS INSIDE BASIN OF HAND WASHING SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING IN COOKING LINE. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEAFOOD IMPROPERLY THAWING IN STANDING WATER ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE NOT INVERTED OR COVERED ON DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT/COVER TABLEWARE OR RESET UPON CUSTOMER SEATING.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARRYOUT CONTAINERS AND LIDS NOT INVERTED IN DINNG ARA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 14, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE EXIT DOORS TO THE PATIO. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SILVERWARE EXPOSED ON TABLES IN DINING ROOM. ALL SILVERWARE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION (ROLLED/COVERED, ETC.).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 25, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON SOME CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE GAPS BETWEEN TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA OF KITCHEN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LIQUID IN CRACKS. MUST ADD GROUT TO MAKE FLOOR LEVEL, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING IN RIGHT REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN DOUGH PREP ROOM ON RIGHT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jul 22, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE GAPS BETWEEN TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA OF KITCHEN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LIQUID IN CRACKS. MUST ADD GROUT TO MAKE FLOOR LEVEL, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING IN RIGHT REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN DOUGH PREP ROOM ON RIGHT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jul 20, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FISH @ 51.2F IN PAN ON FLOOR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: FOUND PANS AND CONTAINERS WITH WHOLE SHELLED MUSCLES AND CLAMS WITHOUT PROPER SHELLSTOCK IDENTIFICATION TAG (NO LABELS OR TAGS FOUND WITH PRODUCTS). INSTRUCTED ALL SHELLFISH MUST HAVE PROPER IDENTIFICATION WITH PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SHELLSTOCK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY IMPROPERLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST ASTERISKS ALL TCS FOOD THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED/COOKED TO ORDER. MUST CORRECT. MUST ADD FOOTNOTE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 SMALL, BLACK FLIES IN DISH AREA, SODA BAG IN THE BOX AREA, AND NEAR MOP SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD USED FOR FROZEN, INDIVIDUALLY VACUUMED PACKAGED FISH IN KITCHEN. PACKAGING READS MUST REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUM PACKAGING PRIOR TO THAWING. OBSERVED VACUUMED PACKAGED FISH IN STANDING WATER IN PAN. INSTRUCTED MUST USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING APPROVED METHOD FOR THAWING: IN REFRIGERATION, IN A MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS, OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLOAT OFF LOOSE PARTICLES IN AN OVERLFOW. MANAGER DISCARDED FISH DURING INSPECTION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF PINK/BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WHITE, PLASTIC SHIELD INSIDE LOWER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SILVERWARE EXPOSED ON TABLES IN DINING ROOM. ALL SILVERWARE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION (ROLLED/COVERED, ETC.).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE GAPS BETWEEN TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA OF KITCHEN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LIQUID IN CRACKS. MUST ADD GROUT TO MAKE FLOOR LEVEL, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING IN RIGHT REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN DOUGH PREP ROOM ON RIGHT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Nov 15, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 2, 2021
Complaint
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO PRODUCE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDSINK IN PIZZA DOUGH PREP AREA OBSTRUCTED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM IN FRONT OF AND INSIDE OF THE SINK SO THAT SINK IS ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND THREE HOUSE FLIES AND 55 FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN ON THE WALL AND CEILING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: THE SUMMARY FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON JUNE 14, 2021 WAS NOT POSTED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO POST THE CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AFTER EACH USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS IN COOKING AREA AND UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Jun 14, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO PRODUCE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2261856 ON 2-11-19:58-MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS, CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 24, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2261856 ON 2-11-19:58-MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, BAR, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE NOT INVERTED/COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT/COVER ALL PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 11, 2019
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FROM FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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Jan 4, 2019
Routine
7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE, NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP FOR HAND WASHING AT HAND WASH SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT BAR WHERE EMPLOYEE IS PREPARING DRINKS BLOCKED WITH CONTAINERS AND NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK FOR ACCESSIBILITY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 15 FRUIT FLIES ON WALL AND RACK AT MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FROM FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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Aug 8, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nella Pizza Pasta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nella Pizza Pasta on file is from Sep 4, 2024. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nella Pizza Pasta?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Nella Pizza Pasta.
Has Nella Pizza Pasta's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Nella Pizza Pasta have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Nella Pizza Pasta means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Nella Pizza Pasta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nella Pizza Pasta is inspected around two times per year on average.
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