Pizza Rustica, Inc — Pr Italian Bistro
Last inspected: May 1, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Pizza Rustica, Inc — Pr Italian Bistro 21 times, with records going back to 2012. The most recent report on file is from May 1, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited seven times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES STORED IN AN UPWARD POSITION. MUST PROPERLY STORE NVERTED PLATED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFE EXPRESSO MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. A BACK FLOE PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED SO THAT CAN BE SERVICE AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER AND NEXT TO 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Sep 13, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS BURGERS AND RAW BEEF TENDERLOIN. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: STORED TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED BADLY STAINED/BLACKENED PLASTIC DISH MACHINE RACKS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR FREEZER AT THE FRONT PREP WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK DIRTY WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----RAW WOODEN BRACKET USED FOR ELECTRICAL WIRES ON THE FLOOR OF THA BAR MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED, NON-ABSORBENT.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE SHELVING BEHIND THE FRONT PREP COOLERS STORING CLEAN DISHES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING ABOVE THE STOVES ON THE FRONT PREP COOKS LINE. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE OR WASHABLE AND ABLE TO SANITIZE MATERIALS.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE METAL PREP TABLE AT THE FRONT PREP. MUST REMOVE RUST.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BROKEN SPRAYER ARM ON THE NOZZLE AT THE SCRAPER SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.----WALL AT THE KITCHEN EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR IN DAMAGED AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS/CREVICES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK AND INSIDE THE CEILING VENTILATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF CURRENT TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINES ICE BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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May 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHER WITH GAUGE READING 180F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 23, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT AND REAR DOORS SWEEPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SOME CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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82
Sep 14, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHER WITH GAUGE READING 180F; HOWEVER, NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED TODAY
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT-PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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82
Aug 21, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE FRONT BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Sep 25, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED CLEANING EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING ROOM WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, SPLASH GUARD IF INSTALLED NEXT TO THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR BOTH THE DINNER AND BRUNCH MENUS AND DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH FOODS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A FUNCTIONAL, CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD STORED MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A USED FOOD SPATULA WITH A MELTED PLASTIC HANDLE. MUST REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAINT CANS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR DRY FOODS IN STORAGE CLOSET. SHELVING MUST HAVE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER AS A MEANS OF REPAIR UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN REAR.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOOD AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HOLES IN THE WALL AT THE MOP SINK MUST BE SEALED. ALL RAW BRICK WALLS IN THE TOILET ROOM STALLS AND THE WALLS AT THE HAND BLOWERS NEXT TO THE WASHBOWLS MUST BE COVERED, SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO OPEN GAPS, HOLES OR OPEN CREVICES IN THE BRICK. OBSERVED ROTTED WOOD AND PEELING BLACK MOLDY CAULKING AT THE WALL OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ROTTING WOOD, REPLACE MOLDY CAULKING. MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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37
Oct 26, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 2, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO REACH-IN SMALL COOLER IN PREP AREA REPAIR/REPLACE. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND DRAINBOARD
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IS ROUGH AND UNEVEN,NOT CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE HOOD OF HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE,REPLACE. SEAL HOLE UNDER THE COVING AT WEST WALL UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. WE OBSERVED HOLES ON WALLS AROUND PIPES,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL,THROUGHOUT, REMOVE DIRTY BLACK CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALLS AND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE RE-APPLY
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86
Jul 17, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 52.3F AND 50.9F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(a). TAGGED COOLERS.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 2 POUNDS DICED TOMATOES AT 53.4F, 5 POUNDS BEEF AT 52.8F, 10 POUNDS PASTA AT 48.6F, 5 POUNDS RICOTTA CHEESE AT 53.1F, AND 2 POUNDS MOZZARELLA CHEES AT 51.7F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(a). DISPOSED OF 29 POUNDS OF FOOD VALUE AT 100 DOLLARS.
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Jan 5, 2017
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED. NO COLD WATER. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE BARS EXPOSED HAND SINK UNTIL PREP SINK IS REPAIRED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED NUMEROUS FOODS UNCOVERED SUCH AS PREPARED PIZZA DOUGHS, CHEESES, SAUCES, READY TO EAT DESSERTS, COOKED POTATOES. ALSO OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED ON SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE SHREDDED CHEESE AND FRESH JALAPE�O PEPPERS STORED NEXT TO, TOUCHING, RAW PORK TENDERLOIN. MUST ARRANGE ALL FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER TO PROTECT ALL FOODS FROM CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN ON 11-21-16 NOT POSTED. FOUND FILED IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY AND POSTED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: EXPOSED TABLEWARES PRESET ON TABLES MUST BE PROTECTED, COVERED OR WRAPPED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GREEN COLORED CUTTING BOARDS IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BLACKISH SUBSTANCE. 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: MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE MOP SINK AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BAKING FLOUR STORED IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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58
Nov 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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86
Apr 12, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 2, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION FANS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Aug 26, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELF UNDER GRILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TIN FOIL, SAID SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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82
Aug 29, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Mar 15, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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86
Feb 24, 2012
License
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2012
License
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza Rustica, Inc — Pr Italian Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza Rustica, Inc — Pr Italian Bistro on file is from May 1, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Rustica, Inc — Pr Italian Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Pizza Rustica, Inc — Pr Italian Bistro.
Has Pizza Rustica, Inc — Pr Italian Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pizza Rustica, Inc — Pr Italian Bistro have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pizza Rustica, Inc — Pr Italian Bistro means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pizza Rustica, Inc — Pr Italian Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Rustica, Inc — Pr Italian Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.
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