Papa Romeo Pizza — Papa Romeo's Pizza
Last inspected: Aug 2, 2016
100
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Papa Romeo Pizza — Papa Romeo's Pizza, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Aug 2, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Papa Romeo Pizza — Papa Romeo's Pizza dates to Aug 2, 2016.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited six times.
Papa Romeo Pizza — Papa Romeo's Pizza's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Aug 2, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 25, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/21/15 REPORT #1425128 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS. OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE BATHROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HEAR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Oct 21, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT (X2) ABOVE PIZZA OVEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Sep 9, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 8, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED. THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS CLOGGED AND NOT DRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO OTHER EXPOSED HAND SINK/PREP SINK ON PREMISES. MANAGER CONTACTED PLUMBER WHO WAS UNABLE TO FIX PLUMBING ISSUE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA TO PROVIDE CUTTING BOARDS WITH SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS SERVICED TO ELIMINATE HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXURE ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD, FOOD ITEMS, OR WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 25, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 29, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP PIZZA OVEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Nov 26, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER 3COMP SINK AREA IN THE REAR AS WELL AS UNDER THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES LOCATED IN FRONT THE REAR FIRE EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD AT DUST FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT CEILING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS NEXT TO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA AND AT WALL NEXT TO 3COMP SINK TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLASHES AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 13, 2011
Routine
5 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. REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA.(DUST AND GRIMES BUILD-UP.
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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. CLEAN FLOOR THRUOGHOUT THE PREMISES(DUST,DEBRIS AND OTHER ITEMS ON FLOOR),SPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS.
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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. NOTED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENT COVERS AT THE BATHROOM AND IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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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. LIGHT SHIELD BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT NEED TO BE REPAIR. IT HAS A CRACK ON IT
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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. THE VENTILATION ABOVE THE OVEN NEEDS TO BE DETAIL CLEAN,AND THE BATHROOM VENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEAN.
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Jun 9, 2010
Routine
2 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.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK, EXCESS FLOOR DEBRIS IN IT.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER(DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa Romeo Pizza — Papa Romeo's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa Romeo Pizza — Papa Romeo's Pizza on file is from Aug 2, 2016. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa Romeo Pizza — Papa Romeo's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Papa Romeo Pizza — Papa Romeo's Pizza.
Has Papa Romeo Pizza — Papa Romeo's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa Romeo Pizza — Papa Romeo's Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Papa Romeo Pizza — Papa Romeo's Pizza 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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