Pranzi
Last inspected: May 19, 2017
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Score
Inspectors have visited Pranzi eight times, with records going back to 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on May 19, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Pranzi's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 19, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 19, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL REACH IN FREEZER IN DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESSICE ICE ACCUMULATION. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRENCH FRY SLICER ON WALL UNCLEAN WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL. OBSERVED STANDUP MIXER UNCLEAN WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 21, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PASTA, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF BAR SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AND SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE BAR FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF BAR FLOOR DRAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Jun 11, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 1, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WIRE RACK SHELVING FOR CLEAN POTS,PANS,FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA
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Mar 20, 2015
Routine
7 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: FOUND EXIT DOOR AND SIDE DOOR OF THE KITCHEN NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. WITH I/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID OPEN WITH GARBAGE, GREASE CONTAINER LID WITH FRESH GREASE ALL OVER THE LID, SURROUNDING AREAS WITH BEDRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREAS, CLEAN THE GREASE CONTAINER LID AND CLOSE THE LID OF THE DUMPSTER ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO GO OUT AND CLEAN THE GREASE CONGTAINER LID,CLEAN THE GREASE CONTAINER LID AND SURROUNDING AREAS DURING INSPECTION. SURROUNDING AREAS, LID OF THE GREASE CONTAINER ARE NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED,LID OF THE DUMPSTER IS NOW CLOSED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINER,ETC, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WIRE RACK SHELVING FOR CLEAN POTS,PANS,FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREZZER WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER(NOT INSIDE THE ICE BIN,ON TOP OF THE ICE) TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Jul 2, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MEAT SLICER AND COUNTER TOP AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREAS.
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Jun 25, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING GLASSES AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER AT THE BAR PREP AREA WITH FINAL RINSE TEST STRIP (CHLORINE) TO BE READING 00PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPERLY SANITIZING. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED ECO LAB FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, SOUPS, HAMBURGERS PIZZAS ETC). CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE BOTH MEN AND WOMEN BATHROOMS. TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER WAS 60F AT THE WOMENS BATHROOM AND 70.2F AT THE MENS BATHROOM. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MEAT SLICER AND COUNTER TOP AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP ARES.
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Nov 12, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHTS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTH HAND SINKS LEAK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pranzi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pranzi on file is from May 19, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pranzi?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pranzi.
Has Pranzi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pranzi have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pranzi 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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