Paula & Monica's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2022
95
Score
Going back to 2010, Paula & Monica's Pizzeria has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 13, 2022. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 13, 2022, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Paula & Monica's Pizzeria is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Apr 13, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR SWEEP AND SMALL GAPS UNDERNEATH ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
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May 14, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON BLADE OF MOUNTED CAN OPENER. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP, ALSO THE SAID COOLER IS MISSING A DOOR HANDLE. FRONT DOOR NEEDS THRESHOLD INSTALLED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOUR AND LOOSE DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 15, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED PIZZA SITTING ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE BACK KITCHEN AREA AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE (112.0 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT HOT HOLDING SHOULD BE 135 DEGREE F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD. APPROX 4 LBS AND $60 FOOD VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOILED EGGS SITTING ON THE SHELVING OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (71 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING SHOULD BE 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD. APPROX 2 LBS AND $15 DOLLARS VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. REFER TO CITATION ABOVE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION (BACON, ROAST BEEF, TURKEY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Oct 27, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE SODA COOLER TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUP IN THE FETA CHEESE USED TO DISPENSE CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP OR UTENSIL TO DISPENSE FOOD AND TO STORE THE SCOOP IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLING FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WET MOP THAT WAS RECENTLY USED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS LAYING IN THE MOP SINK. MUST HANG UP OR ELEVATE WET MOPS IN BETWEEN USE.
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Oct 28, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. ALSO, MUST REMOVE THE FOIL FROM THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE REAR PREP TABLE AND REACH IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE THE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Dec 8, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AIR VENTS FOR DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 30, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE CASE OF WATER OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA.
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Nov 19, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers and bulk storage container not labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs in prep area not shielded. Instructed to install shatter-proof bulbs.
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Apr 18, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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.RAW WOODEN SURFACES AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Apr 10, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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.RAW WOODEN SURFACES AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. CEILING LIGHTS IN THE REAR OVER 3 COMP SINK ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY MUST REPAIR.
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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.WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH THE 2 COMP SINK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Jul 29, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. MUST CLEAN CUTTING BOARD FRONT PREP AREA
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Jul 16, 2010
Routine
3 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.PREMISES MAKING PIZZAS,PREPARINNG SANDWICHES DURING THIS INSPECTION.
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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.FOUND LOOSE GASKET AT REAR 2 DOOR COOLER.
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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.FOUND FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paula & Monica's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paula & Monica's Pizzeria on file is from Apr 13, 2022. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paula & Monica's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Paula & Monica's Pizzeria.
Has Paula & Monica's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paula & Monica's Pizzeria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Paula & Monica's Pizzeria 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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