Pizzeria Calzone
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2018
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Pizzeria Calzone appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 6, 2018. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Pizzeria Calzone's record stops at Feb 6, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food in original container, properly labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Pizzeria Calzone is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Feb 6, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 29, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FLOUR CONTAINER AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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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: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS BEHIND DINING ROOM BOX FREEZER, 20 TO 30 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, 20 TO 30 DROPPINGS BEHIND REAR KITCHEN BOX COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR DOOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH CRACKED PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BULK FLOUR CONTAINER DIRTY. INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE UNUSED GLASS DOOR COOLER DIRTY.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE COOKS LINE AND UNDER UNUSED COOLER. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKS LINE COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SPRAY FOAM SEALER USED AS WALL CAULKING AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE CAULKING THAT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.
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Mar 29, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE....NOTED FOOD ITEM INSIDE TIN CAN CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE HALL WAY LEADING TO THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING TILES AT THE MOB SINK ROOM IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN THE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND/OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE BATH ROOM HAND WASH SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Aug 4, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED ALL COOKED FOOD IN REACH IN REFIRGERATORS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATORS, MICROWAVES, AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN ALL FLOORS. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. OBSERVED FLOOR IN KITCHEN ACCROSS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TILE BROKEN AND FLOOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING UNDER FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 NON WORKING REFRIGERATION UNITS FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR REPAIR TO WORKING CONDITION AT 40F OR LESS. OBSERVED ALL MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.
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Jun 23, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL COOKED FOOD IN REACH IN REFIRGERATORS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATORS, MICROWAVES, AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN ALL FLOORS. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. OBSERVED FLOOR IN KITCHEN ACCROSS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TILE BROKEN AND FLOOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 NON WORKING REFRIGERATION UNITS FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR REPAIR TO WORKING CONDITION AT 40F OR LESS. OBSERVED ALL MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.
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Jun 15, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 50 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL IMMEDIATELY TO ELIMINATE INFESTATION OF FRUIT FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL COOKED FOOD IN REACH IN REFIRGERATORS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATORS, MICROWAVES, AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN ALL FLOORS. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. OBSERVED FLOOR IN KITCHEN ACCROSS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TILE BROKEN AND FLOOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING UNDER FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 NON WORKING REFRIGERATION UNITS FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR REPAIR TO WORKING CONDITION AT 40F OR LESS. OBSERVED ALL MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.
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Oct 19, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), front counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors by hot water heater, rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in rear storage area and by mop sink areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Mar 30, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in reach in cooler, must properly date items in reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor in rear storage area under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Nov 18, 2014
Routine
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: MUST PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND SMALL SCRAPERS WITH STAINLESS STEEL BOTTOM AND WOODEN HANDLES BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FRONT 3-COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REATTACH STORAGE SHELF AT WALL IN THE REAR MOP SINK CLOSET ROOM. HINGE AT THE LEFT HAND SIDE IS OFF THE WALL. MUST REPAIR. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL INSIDE THE RESTROOM ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND HOT WATER HEATER TANK/STORAGE ROOM EXCESSIVELY CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. ALSO FOUND ITEMS CLUTTERED BETWEEEN THE WALL AND THE REACH-IN FREEZER AT THE END OF THE PREP AREA.MUST MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REATTACH THE SCREEN ON THE SCREEN SWING DOOR WHICH IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR WHICH IS RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME. SCREEN DOOR MUST BE REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REATTACH ALL WALL COVINGS AT THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR. ALL COVING IS LOOSE FROM THE WALL DUE TO WATER DAMAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB AT THE 1DR WHITE REFRIGERATOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER THE COMPARTMENT TO THE RIGHT AS YOU AT THE 3-COMP SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA. ALSO MUST TIGHTEN THE FAUCET BASE AND FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA NEXT TO THE GRILL.
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Apr 25, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ANY FOOD AND NON-FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER,,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ALSO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREADED FAUCET ON THE MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UN THREADED FAUCET.
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Apr 12, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:AIR TEMP OF 48.3F - 50F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED SAUSAGE AND SHREDDED CHEESE,ALSO HALF JAR OF MOLDED FRESH GARLIC. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER:SLICED HAM AT TEMP OF 50.3F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 50.9F; COOKED SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 49.2F; SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 50.2F TO 55.2F; HEAVY CREAM AT TEMP OF 50.9F; SLICED PROVOLONE AT TEMP OF 51.3F, AND PIECE OF HAM AT TEMP OF 50.9F. FOOD DISCARDED POUNDS 16, VALUE $26. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ANY FOOD AND NON-FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER,,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ALSO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREADED FAUCET ON THE MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UN THREADED FAUCET.
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Dec 22, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING LABEL IN ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LABEL/ NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ALL GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR; THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE;INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER; THE 3 COMPT SINKS;AND THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET/ AND STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/STOCKS/ARTICLE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
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Oct 22, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: storage shelving that had exposed raw wood in storage areas closet shall be repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage closet, and hot water heater storage room not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: walls, ceiling in rear kitchen storage areas need cleaning, storage room had peeling paint, shall be repair, walls in dining areas that had peeling paint, shall be repair.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: missing light shields in rear kitchen storage area, shall be provided, light shields in prep area, bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: exhaust canopy not clean needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, storage room, dining areas, and bathroom need cleaning(detailed).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizzeria Calzone last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizzeria Calzone on file is from Feb 6, 2018. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizzeria Calzone?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Pizzeria Calzone.
Has Pizzeria Calzone's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizzeria Calzone have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pizzeria Calzone 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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