Paisans Pizzeria and Bar Clark
Last inspected: Jul 12, 2024
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Score
Paisans Pizzeria and Bar Clark has been inspected eight times since 2020. On Jul 12, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Jul 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Date stickers not removed off containers during washing, instructed to remove.
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Sep 19, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED A WIPING CLOTH BEING STORED ON A PREP TABLE AND NOT IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES NOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. OBSERVED MEAT SLICER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDER WITH AN ACCUMULATED BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Sep 12, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 18 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER CHOPPING READY TO EAT DICED TOMATOES (FOR SALAD) WITH HIS BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES, TONGS OR SPOONS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID FOODS AND NEVER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION SAID HAND WASHING SINKS WERE ONLY MAINTAINING 71.6F. ALSO OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER AT SAID HAND WASHING WAS ONLY MAINTAINING 74F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT ALL SAID HAND WASHING SINKS MAINTAIN 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: 3-501.19 OBSERVED FACILITY USING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOR PIZZAS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED RECORDS ON SITE TO SHOW THE PRODUCTS TEMPERATURE WHEN REMOVED FROM THE OVEN AND THE DISCARD DATE AND TIME FOR THE PRODUCT. (TCS FOODS CAN ONLY BE OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOR UP TO 4 HOURS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DOCUMENTATION WHEN USING TIME AS A TEMPERATURE CONTROL AT ALL TIMES AND DISCARD SAID TCS FOODS. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH ARTICLES IN THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AND A CART ALSO IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK HAND WASHING SINKS AND NEVER STORED ITEMS INSIDE OF THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS. EMPLOYEE REMOVED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE VIOLATION ABOVE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MACHINE PANEL AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE THAT IS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE, AFTER SANITIZING MAKE ONE BATCH OF ICE AND DISCARD THEN CONTINUE USE OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.13 OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS NOR AN IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12(E) OBSERVED ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS ABOVE 120F (123F) IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS BELOW 120F IN ORDER TO PROMOTE ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED 8/29/22 NOT POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE FACILITY HAD A INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED FROM 10/9/2020. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE AND NO HAND DRYING PROVISION PROVIDED AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED A WIPING CLOTH BEING STORED ON A PREP TABLE AND NOT IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES NOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: 3-304.15 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT USING FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO GO OVER THE PROCEDURE OF WHEN TO USE/CHANGE GLOVES WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. OBSERVED MEAT SLICER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDER WITH AN ACCUMULATED BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED A BAG OF ONIONS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Aug 29, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS PIZZA AND CHICKEN ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN 1 OF THE 2 SINKS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALL SINKS WITH HOT WATER
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Dec 22, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 15, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 9, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROOMS, DUST PANS AND MOPS NEXT TO KITCHEN UTILITY CLOSET IN A DISORDERLY MANNER. SAID TOOLS SHALL BE STORED IN AN ORDERLY MANNER ELEVATED FROM FLOOR.
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Oct 6, 2020
License
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEAK AND BURGERS ON MENU, SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. FOUND REMINDER ON MENU, FOUND NO FOOTNOTE OR DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISKING AND REMINDER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROOMS, DUST PANS AND MOPS NEXT TO KITCHEN UTILITY CLOSET IN A DISORDERLY MANNER. SAID TOOLS SHALL BE STORED IN AN ORDERLY MANNER ELEVATED FROM FLOOR.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 4 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FACE COVERING. FOUND FACE COVERING AROUND NECK. MUST COVER BOTH NOSE AND MOUTH WITH FACE COVERINGS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paisans Pizzeria and Bar Clark last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paisans Pizzeria and Bar Clark on file is from Jul 12, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paisans Pizzeria and Bar Clark?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Paisans Pizzeria and Bar Clark.
Has Paisans Pizzeria and Bar Clark's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Paisans Pizzeria and Bar Clark have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Paisans Pizzeria and Bar Clark means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Paisans Pizzeria and Bar Clark inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paisans Pizzeria and Bar Clark is inspected around two times per year on average.
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