Papa Romeo's Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2014
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Score
Public records show six inspections at Papa Romeo's Pizza stretching back to 2011. On Jan 23, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 23, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Papa Romeo's Pizza is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jan 23, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VEGETABLE SLICER, CAN OPENER, AND PIZZA OVEN FANS WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.
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Jan 15, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA AND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL HAS BEEN PROVIDED AT THE END OF INSPECTION). CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1353586 ISSUED DATE: 07-10-2013. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #33 - RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN RACKS. #34 - FLOOR/CREVICES ARE DIRTY . MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA. #36 - NO LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD. #40 - MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS. 10/10/2013
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER OPEN FOOD FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER INTO CLEAN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PIZZA PREP COOLER, CHEST FREEZER SODA DISPLAY REACH-IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES AND TRAY CARTS ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE, ALL PIZZA PLASTIC TRAYS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PIZZA OVEN WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOP SINK, PREP TABLE AND PREP SHELVES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SPICE BIN/CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.----- MUST REMOVE PLASTIC COVER ON CEILING ABOVE HOOD/PIZZA OVEN AND REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GREASE BOX WITH LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-----------MUST FIX LOOSE FAUCET AT MOP SINK. -------INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TOILET BOWL TANK WITH WATER LEAK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Jul 10, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR/CREVICES ARE DIRTY . MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Dec 28, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 21, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN TOILET ROOM,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT ALL TIMES
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING,LID OPEN CANNOT BE CLOSED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED GARBAGE MUST NOT OVERFLOW AND MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. SUMMARY OF INSPECTION REPORT 04-14-11, REPORT # 580375 NOT POSTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS
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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. MISSING 2 DRAIN STOPPERS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS
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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. INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK IN COOLER AND AT THE REAR AREA NOT PROPERLY SEALED,MUST SEAL CEILING TILES; CEILING TILES IN FRONT AREA NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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 FIXTURES IN FRONT AREA DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 14, 2011
Routine
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. NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A FOOD CERTIFIED PERSON WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED
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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. RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED;SHELVES FOR CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN,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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED,TINY HOLES MUST BE SEALED
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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. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED;DIRTY LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa Romeo's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa Romeo's Pizza on file is from Jan 23, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa Romeo's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Papa Romeo's Pizza.
Has Papa Romeo's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa Romeo's Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 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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