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Pazzo's Cucina Italiana

101 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2016
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Pazzo's Cucina Italiana, the earliest from 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 28, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pazzo's Cucina Italiana is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Jan 28, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND DISH ROOM AREA.ALSO CEILING AND FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET OF 3- COMP SINK AT BAR LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 3, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES IN THE 2DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE MAIN COOKING LINE. FOUND VARIOUS PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AT ABOVE STATED REFRIGERATOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOODEN DOORS AT THE STAFF RESTROOMS AND THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT THE CEILING VENTS LOCATED IN THE STAFF RESTROOMS AND AT REAR STORAGE HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE BOARDS AT THE WALL IN FRONT OF THE STAFF RESTROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT/MISSING LIGHT FIXTURES AT THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE STAFF RESTROOMS.
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Nov 25, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS ALONG WALL BASE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENT COVERS AT CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA OF HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP.
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Apr 1, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SLICING BREAD WITH GLOVES ON, HANDLE GARBAGE CONTAINER AND RETURN TO SLICING BREAD WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES WASHING HANDS AND PLACING NEW GLOVES ON. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA DRINKING FROM OPENED CONTAINER WHILE PREPPING FOOD. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURE BETWEEN TASKS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS AND HAND TO MOUTH CONTACT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE AT REAR KEEP DRY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPER STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION PRIOR TO CONTACT WITH ICE.
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Aug 22, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK BACK SPLASH AROUND WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE TO STOP WATER FROM DRIPPING DOWN WALL ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Oct 18, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 16, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: THE CHEMICALS FOR THE LOW-TEMP DISHMACHINE & 3-COMP SINK ARE NOT HOOKED-UP TO THE EQUIPMENT FOR TESTING, MUST PROVIDE & MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED LEVELS.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES, MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED AT THE DISHROOM AREA, MUST PROVIDE.
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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: NO LOG BOOK OR SIGNED CONTRACT/AGGREEMENT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AT THIS TIME, MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pazzo's Cucina Italiana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pazzo's Cucina Italiana on file is from Jan 28, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pazzo's Cucina Italiana?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pazzo's Cucina Italiana.

Has Pazzo's Cucina Italiana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pazzo's Cucina Italiana have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pazzo's Cucina Italiana 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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