Pizano's Pizza & Pasta
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2019
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Score
Across the available record, Pizano's Pizza & Pasta has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 8, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Pizano's Pizza & Pasta's record stops at Jul 8, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pizano's Pizza & Pasta is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jul 8, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11: **PF** OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU. SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Jul 1, 2019
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU. SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2243275 ON DECEMBER 8, 2018 : PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DISHROOM / FOOD PREPARATION AREA, BASEMENT FOOD PREPERATION AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING LIQUID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 7, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B)-OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT PIZZA PREP STATION: 58.2F, 2LBS OF DELI CANADIAN HAM/BACON, $20.00 72.0F, 2LBS OF PAR COOKED POTATOES FRIES, $3.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 4LBS, AT A TOTAL COST OF 23.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114(A,B,C,D,E,F:1&2) FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, 0PPM OBTAINED ON CHLORINE TEST STRIPS, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -BASEMENT PREP AREA HAND SINK -WOMEN'S AND MEN'S RESTROOM(S) -BAR HAND SINK -HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH WASHING AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.13- OBSERVED PRE SET FLATWARE STORED UPRIGHT THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE SET CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE STORED ON TABLE TOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SAID ITEMS ON TABLE TOPS INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY FOR 10/01/18 POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 1, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). CITATION ISSUED MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -BASEMENT PREP AREA HAND SINK -WOMEN'S AND MEN'S RESTROOM(S) -BAR HAND SINK -HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH WASHING AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15- OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WOMEN'S AND MEN'S RESTROOM ON 864 N STATE ST SIDE OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE ON TOP LOADING BEVERAGE COOLER AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ENTRANCE DOOR IN KEG WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 6.201.16 (A)- OBSERVED MISSING CEILING IN BASEMENT BEVERAGE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 21, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED."
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12- OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SOAP IS NEEDED AT HAND SINKS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (D) (D)- OBSERVED BAGS OF ICE STORED ON FLOOR ON WALK IN COOLER FREEZER. ALSO OBSERVED BUCKETS OF SAUCE STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK ON COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.201.16 (A)- OBSERVED MISSING CEILING IN BASEMENT BEVERAGE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 (A) OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELED PAINT ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE TRAP IN DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED BROKEN COOLER DOOR HANDLE ON BACK BAR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE ON TOP LOADING BEVERAGE COOLER AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ENTRANCE DOOR IN KEG WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 24, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A RAW WOODEN DOOR AND DOOR TRIM IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND A TRASH CAN WITHOUT A LID IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA STAFF RESTROOM . MUST PROVIDE A TRASH CAN WITH A LID IN THE STAFF RESTROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR LID AND SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX IN THE KITCHEN DIRTY AND EXCESSIVELY RUSTY. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE BAR HAND SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE BAR. FOUND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM 1ST FLOOR. FOUND A LEAK AT THE ELBOW OF THE FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK LOCATED ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE BAR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 10, 2016
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,IN BETWEEN PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR,MANUAL CAN OPENER AT KITCHEN PREP TABLE,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,INTERIORS OF BAR COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES AND OPEN PIPES ON WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOMS AND NEAR FRONT BASEMENT STAIRCASE MUST BE SEALED ALSO,MUST REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON KITCHEN CEILING VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MAKER AND REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK INSIDE WOMENS SOUTH TOILET ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SURFACES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizano's Pizza & Pasta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizano's Pizza & Pasta on file is from Jul 8, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizano's Pizza & Pasta?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pizano's Pizza & Pasta.
Has Pizano's Pizza & Pasta's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pizano's Pizza & Pasta 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 Pizano's Pizza & Pasta 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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