Papa Santiago Pizzeria
Last inspected: Jan 24, 2019
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Score
Papa Santiago Pizzeria appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2015. On Jan 24, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Papa Santiago Pizzeria's record stops at Jan 24, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Papa Santiago Pizzeria trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 24, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE POLICY ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA POLICY AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD WITHOUT PROPER LABEL AND DATING (JALAPENO'S, PEPPERONI, CHEESE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE LABELS ON ALL READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN THE COOLER ALONG WITH DATE DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BAR AREA ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE DINING AREA WITH THE PREP TABLE MADE OF WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SO THAT THE BAR CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT WITHOUT A LIGHT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 17, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESS GROUT ON TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY GROUT TILE LINES AND REMOVE GROUT FROM TILE SURFACES. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Apr 10, 2018
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS AT BEVERAGE SERVICE COUNTER AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF IN MOPSINK AREA.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2159399 4/3/18 #18 NOT CORRECTED STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN PREP AREA -ON FLOOR UNDER CRATE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,ON LOWER SHELVES ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO,ALONG WALL BASE OF DISH STORAGE SHELF.PHONE ORDER AREA- ON FLOOR UNDER AND NEXT TO SAFE, BEHIND WALK IN COOLER,UNDER ALL CRATES WHERE POPS ARE STORED OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.BAR AREA-ON FLOOR AND LEDGES UNDER BAR IN LOWER BAR CABINETS,ALONG WALL BASES OF PLATFORM DINING AREA-ON FLOOR IN CORNER AND WALL BASE LEDGES NEXT TO AND BEHIND UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT.BEVERAGE AREA-ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND CRATES AND SODA STORAGE CADDYS AND WALL BASE LEDGES.FRONT VESTIBULE COUNTER AREA- INSIDE OF STORAGE CABINET.ALSO. APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS ,CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.APPX. 1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.FRONT DOOR CLOSURE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/10/18.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES,POTATO PEELER,LOWER LEDGE OF COUNTER,PREP TABLES,BAR- COOLER AND CABINETS,DINING AREA-BOOTH LEDGES,DINING AREA- DRINK COOLER.WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,SHELVING UNITS .
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN LOWER DINING AREA WINDOW FRAME AND UNDER BEVERAGE STATION.PHONE ORDER AREA-MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER,MISSING CEILING TILES OVER WALK IN COOLER,BLACK MOLDED CAULK ABOVE REAR DISH WASHING 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND TOILETROOMS & FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA,REAR AREA,HALLWAYS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULK FROM AROUND DRAINS AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT DISH WASHING 3- COMP SINK AND TAPE FROM SAME.
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Apr 3, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN PREP AREA -ON FLOOR UNDER CRATE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,ON LOWER SHELVES AND ON TOP OF FOOD CANS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO,ALONG WALL BASE OF DISH STORAGE SHELF.PHONE ORDER AREA- ON FLOOR UNDER AND NEXT TO SAFE,NEXT TO FIRE EXTINGUSHERS AND BEHIND WALK IN COOLER,UNDER ALL CRATES WHERE POPS ARE STORED OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.BAR AREA-ON FLOOR AND LEDGES UNDER BAR IN LOWER BAR CABINETS,ALONG WALL BASES OF CABINETS,ON DJ EQUIPMENT.PLATFORM DINING AREA-ON FLOOR IN CORNER AND WALL BASE LEDGES NEXT TO AND BEHIND UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT.BEVERAGE AREA-ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND CRATES AND SODA STORAGE CADDYS AND WALL BASE LEDGES.REAR INTERNET AREA-ON FLOOR UNDER WIRE STORAGE RACK,PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES,PREP TABLE.HALLWAY-UNDER POP & POP CRATES .FRONT VESTIBULE COUNTER AREA- INSIDE OF STORAGE CABINET.ALSO. APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS ,CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.APPX. 1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOOR AND REAR DOOR.FRONT DOOR CLOSURE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/3/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS AT BEVERAGE SERVICE COUNTER AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF IN MOPSINK AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES,POTATO PEELER,LOWER LEDGE OF COUNTERPREP TABLES,BAR- COOLER AND CABINETS,DINING AREA-BOOTH LEDGES,DINING AREA- DRINK COOLER.WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,SHELVING UNITS .
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN LOWER DINING AREA WINDOW FRAME AND UNDER BEVERAGE STATION.PHONE ORDER AREA-MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER,MISSING CEILING TILES OVER WALK IN COOLER,BLACK MOLDED CAULK ABOVE REAR DISH WASHING 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND TOILETROOMS & FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA,REAR AREA,HALLWAYS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULK FROM AROUND DRAINS AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT DISH WASHING 3- COMP SINK AND TAPE FROM SAME.
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Sep 12, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND FRYERS, OVEN AND PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. 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: CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 21, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME FROM INSPECTION #1995721 DATED MARCH 16, 2017 #45 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD A SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND FRYERS, OVEN AND PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MOP SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 16, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FRYERS TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. REACH IN COOLERS AND CABINETS AT FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, FRONT BAR AREA, AND DINING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. ALL FOOD MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD A SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 9, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI USE UTENSIL AND NOT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS. ALL DISHES WERE REWASHED AND SNAITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND MICE DROPPINGS AT THE REAR OF THE PREP AREA. 8-10 DROPPINGS LOCATED BETWEEN DESK AND WALL. FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. 6-7 FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MERKY WATER LEAKING FROM GREASE TRAP AT THIS TIME. LEAKS AT P-TRAPS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FRYERS TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. REACH IN COOLERS AND CABINETS AT FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, FRONT BAR AREA, AND DINING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. ALL FOOD MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD A SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 9, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA
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Jun 8, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa Santiago Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa Santiago Pizzeria on file is from Jan 24, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa Santiago Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Papa Santiago Pizzeria.
Has Papa Santiago Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa Santiago Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Papa Santiago Pizzeria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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