Piezano's Ltd
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2023
90
Score
Piezano's Ltd has been inspected 15 times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 7, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 7, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “food properly labeled”, which has been cited six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Piezano's Ltd is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 7, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN FLOUR AND CORN MEAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 7, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE FOOD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER & REAR STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Jun 18, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD STORED ON WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES
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Jul 24, 2019
Recent Inspection
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS, MUST PROVIDE EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABLES ON TCS FOODS IN PREP COOLER LOWER INTERIOR, NOR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ALL TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD OR SELL BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALERGEN LABEL MISSING ON FOOD (DESERTS) PACKAGED ON SITE, IN THE COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER. MUST LABEL THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCES OF ANY MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS(IE. MILK, EGGS,ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1-2 INCH GAP IN CENTER OF 2 FRONT EXTERIOR DOORS. ALL DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOUGH BUILD UP ON DOUGH MACHINE IN REAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION/DAMAGED/MISSING TILE AROUND TOILET IN RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASLY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WASHBOWL SINK AND WALL IN RESTROOM. MUST FIL GAPS(GROUT) TO SECURELY REATTACH SINK MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON FOODS PACKAGED ON SITE(DESERTS, SALADS, ETC.) IN THE COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER FOOD PACKAGED IN ESTABLISHMENT, SHALL BE LABELED AS INGREDIENTS SPECIFED BY LAW. LABEL MUST INCLUED THE FOLLOWING: THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD: A LIST OF INGREDIENTS: AN ACCURATE NET QUANTITY: THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER OR PACKER AND SELL BY DATE MUST CORRECTLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS IN COOLER AT THE FRONT COUNTER.
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May 2, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK CONVENIENTLY OR EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT PREP/ PIZZA DISPENSING AREA OF FRONT COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED, DEDICATED, EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK IN FRONT PIZZA DISPENSING/PREP AREA. HAND SINK MUST HAVE HOT/COLD WATER WITH ADEQUATE CITY PRESSURE, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, AND A HAND WASHING SIGN. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON TCS FOODS IN PREP COOLER LOWER INTERIOR, NOR IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ALL TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD OR SELL BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN LABEL MISSING ON FOOD (DESERTS) PACKAGED ON SITE, IN THE COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER. MUST LABEL THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCES OF ANY MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS (I.E. MILK, EGGS, ETC.). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON FOODS PACKAGED ON SITE (DESERTS, SALADS, ETC.) IN THE COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER. FOOD PACKAGED IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SHALL BE LABELED AS SPECIFIED BY LAW. LABELS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD; A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; AN ACCURATE NET QUANTITY; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER OR PACKER AND A SELL BY DATE. MUST CORRECTLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS IN COOLER AT THE FRONT COUNTER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1-2 INCH GAP IN CENTER OF 2 FRONT EXTERIOR DOORS. ALL DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOUGH BUILD UP ON DOUGH MACHINE IN REAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION/DAMAGED/MISSING TILE AROUND TOILET IN RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WASHBOWL SINK AND WALL IN RESTROOM. MUST FILL GAP (GROUT) TO SECURELY REATTACH SINK. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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May 23, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Apr 19, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE WORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE PIZZA PREP COOLER SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.
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Sep 16, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE REAR STORAGE (DOUGH AREA), INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
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Dec 3, 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: OBSERVED ATTACHED FLOOR DRAINS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND THROUGHOUT RESTAURNAT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUPS BEING USED AS SCOOPS WITHIN ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS. REPLACE ALL CUPS WITH LONG HANDLED SCOOPS TO PROTECT FOOD.
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Apr 16, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINIMAL BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR AND UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR DRAINS IN RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. ORGANIZE BACK STORAGE ROOM TO MAXIMIZE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE FOR PEST CONTROL AND MINIMIZE POSSIBLE INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Feb 14, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM STORAGE AREA WHERE WOODEN SHELVES ARE STORED,MUST USE A NON-TOXIC PAINT
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE AND PREP CHEST COOLER OF DUST
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENT IN REAR ABOVE OVEN HAS DUST BUILD-UP
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR
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Jan 24, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. LABEL AND DATE THE FOOD IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND COVER, LABEL AND DATE THE FOOD IN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER.
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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. THE COVER OF THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. THE INSIDE IS CRACKED IN SOME PLACES AND THE GASKET AROUND THE COVER IS RIPPED AND TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER IN THE STORE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Apr 7, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 6, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOTORS OF COOLERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Feb 5, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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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.LATCH FOR DEEP FRYER DOOR.
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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.
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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.FLOOR DRAINS.
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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.LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Piezano's Ltd last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Piezano's Ltd on file is from Aug 7, 2023. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Piezano's Ltd?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Piezano's Ltd.
Has Piezano's Ltd's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Piezano's Ltd have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Piezano's Ltd 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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