Pizano's Pizza & Pasta
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2018
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Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Pizano's Pizza & Pasta, the earliest from 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 20, 2018. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Pizano's Pizza & Pasta's record stops at Apr 20, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pizano's Pizza & Pasta is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Apr 20, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. MUST FIND SOURCE AND REPAIR.
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Aug 11, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE THICK BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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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 INSIDE OF THE PARMESAN CHEESE USED TO DISPENSE CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED UTENSIL AND TO STORE THE UTENSIL OUT OF THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOOR OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND THE SPLATTER ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE SODA DISPENSING LINES IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE CEILING ABOVE THE LOCKERS IN THE BASEMENT THAT IS WATER DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING SECTION IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE LOCKERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE GASKET AT THE FAUCET HEAD BASE OF THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPRAYING OUT OF THE TOP.
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Sep 20, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found prepackaged salads in 2 door cooler without labels. Instructed must label all prepackaged foods with label containing the following information: business name, address, list of ingredients, and date. Facility must also label bulk food items with name (flour, dough, etc). Must maintain all.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found broken handle on 2 door upright cooler. Must repair and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found waste water pipe over dry storage items (flour stored near dough rolling station). Instructed to either relocated items or completely encase waste water pipe to prevent contamination.
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Sep 16, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Found hand sink in bar not maintained. Hot water handle damaged, and hot water inoperable. Instructed hand sinks must be functioning with hot and cold/ tempered water at all times. Operator provided hot water to hand sink, but hot water runs continuously and cannot be turned off. Must repair. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found prepackaged salads in 2 door cooler without labels. Instructed must label all prepackaged foods with label containing the following information: business name, address, list of ingredients, and date. Facility must also label bulk food items with name (flour, dough, etc). Must maintain all.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found broken handle on 2 door upright cooler. Must repair and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found waste water pipe over dry storage items (flour stored near dough rolling station). Instructed to either relocated items or completely encase waste water pipe to prevent contamination.
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Sep 11, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AIR VENT TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 22, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT 50 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. UNIT WILL BE HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE CALAMARI 2LBS $22 52.4 DEGREES, 3 LBS OF CHICKEN $60 50.0 DEGREES, TORTALLINI SOUP 48.5 2LBS $10, SHRIMP 2 LBS $32 51.3 DEGREES ETC.. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE 9LBS $130.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. PUMP ROOMS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN 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: WALLS UNDER DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 12, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Mar 28, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Sep 26, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPRTTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER OF SPILLS LOCATED IN THE BASEMSENT AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE CLOSET IN BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MUST ELEVATE STOCK( LIQUOR) IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM 6" OFF THE FLOOR
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Jan 8, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Filter not maintained above exhaust hood and can opener not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Boxes of alcohol stored on floor in storage room. Instructed to elevate 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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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 Apr 20, 2018. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizano's Pizza & Pasta?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” 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?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizano's Pizza & Pasta have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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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