Pucci's Restaurant & Pizzeria
Last inspected: Apr 5, 2023
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Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Pucci's Restaurant & Pizzeria, the earliest from 2010. On Apr 5, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. The most recent inspection at Pucci's Restaurant & Pizzeria is from Apr 5, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pucci's Restaurant & Pizzeria trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspection History
Apr 5, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2497990 4/8/21 NOT CORRECTED #58- OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,SODA CADDY IN BASEMENT,1- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN,FLOOR MIXER.MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,FLOOR TILES IN BAR SEATING AREA,MISSING WALL TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT & WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BASEMENT AND BAR PREP AREAS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE RACKS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE WHERE NEEDED.
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Apr 8, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Jun 27, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLT RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND BY THE COFFEE SERVING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED SOME TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, COOKED PASTA) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MINOR DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED SOME ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 10, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FLOOR MIXER IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE BAR SEATING AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MISSING FROM DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT; PROVIDE DRAIN COVERS WHERE NEEDED. ALSO PROVIDE A PROPER COVER FOR THE SUB PUMP IN THE BASEMENT.
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May 18, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN GASKETS INSIDE THE DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Apr 7, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER USE AND UNUSE, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT 1st FLOOR, BASEMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE CEILING AND FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST.
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Jul 9, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND THE CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN AREA,HAS HEAVY ACCUMLATION OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Oct 2, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA(MIXER, GRATER, PREP TABLE, REMOVABLE PARTS FROM MIXER).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS AND ROOMS INSIDE BASEMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS), IN KICHEN AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS(DIRT AND DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN FUZZY BUILD-UP AND GREASE FROM HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Comments: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT. ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MOPS NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Sep 19, 2014
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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOF AT BOTTOM (DOES NOT CLOSE TIGHT, 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM)AND NOT TIGHT-FITTING AT THE SIDE(1/4 INCH GAP) TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. MUST SECURE DOOR, MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY. ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS TO THE OUTSIDE AIR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN MUST BE SCREENED(MUST BE NO LESS THAN 16 MESH TO THE INCH TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. OBSERVED 6 ANTS CRAWLING ON NOZZLE OF SODA DISPENSER GUN BEHIND THE BAR. ALSO OBSERVED 18 ANTS CRAWLING AROUND AND INSIDE THE HOLSTER FOR THE POP DISPENSER GUN. MUST CLEAN ALL SUGAR BUILD-UP INSIDE HOLSTER AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES IN SAME AREA AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICY BUILD-UP FROM INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN AREA. PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SURFACES IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF: DEEP FRYERS, OVEN, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, BROILER, ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS, EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA(MIXER, GRATER, PREP TABLE, REMOVABLE PARTS FROM MIXER).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS AND ROOMS INSIDE BASEMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS), IN KICHEN AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS(DIRT AND DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN FUZZY BUILD-UP AND GREASE FROM HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT. ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MOPS NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jul 8, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Jun 27, 2013
Routine
9 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 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE UNDER ELECTRICAL BOXES IN BASEMENT, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON TABLE UNDER EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN BAR STORAGE AREA, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES IN PREP, STORAGE, BAR AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE PURSES OUTSIDE FOOD PREP AND BAR AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Aug 13, 2010
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL COOKED OR RE-PACKAGED FOODS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE HANDLE ON DOOR ON WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTY RACKS IN WALK-IN FREEZER/COOLER, REACH-IN COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST IN ICE BIN AT THE BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS/FREEZERS. ALL PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, SHELVES AND RACKS. MEAT SLICER, CAN OPENER AND ICE BINS IN PREP, BASEMENT AND BAR AREAS THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN- A GOOD POWER WASHING IS SUGGESTED, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS-REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT/DUST/FOOD/GREASE DEBRIS IN BASEMENT, BAR AND PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, DETAIL CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS, AROUND PIPES AND CONDUITS IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO PREP AREA IN ORDER TO BETTER SEE HOW TO CLEAN AND PREP PROPERLY. LIGHTING IS NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH, AREA IS DIM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 1-COMP. SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
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Aug 5, 2010
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND WHITE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP. WAS 69.2F. UNIT WAS TAGGED-HELD FOR INSPECTION, MUST HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO AS TO MAINTAIN AN AIR TEMP. OF 40F OR LOWER. ALSO, OBSERVED TWO PREP COOLERS NOT WORKING BUT OWNER/MANAGER WAS USING THE TOP PART OF THE COOLERS TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. TARTAR SAUCE, CHEESE, CUT TOMATOES, SOUR CREAM AND MAYO). ITEMS WERE SUPPOSEDLY BEING KEPT COLD BY ICE BUT ONLY WATER WAS FOUND UNDER CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO GET UNITS FIXED OR PROPERLY MONITOR ITEMS STORED ON TOP BY KEEPING CONTAINERS SUBMERGED IN ICE AND IMPLEMENTING TIME/TEMP. LOGS. ONCE UNIT HAS BEEN FIXED MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240, ATTN: MR. NELSON WHEN READY TO HAVE UNIT REINSPECTED. CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL CLEARED BY CDPH. CITATION #64657-12
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. ROAST BEEF, COOKED PASTA, RAW BEEF PATTIES, SOUR CREAM. CHEESE, TARTAR SAUCE, CUT TOMATOES AND MAYO)BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 55.4-66.7). ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 35LBS. VALUED AT APPROX. $50.00. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE HOT WATER PRESSURE INCREASED AT THE 3-COMP. SINK IN BAR AREA-PRESSURE IS EXTREMELY LOW AND HOT WATER KNOB IS VERY LOOSE. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE STOPPERS TO 3-COMP. SINK IN PREP AREA, SMALL PLASTIC CUPS BEING USED. CITATION #64658-13 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL COOKED OR RE-PACKAGED FOODS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE HANDLE ON DOOR ON WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTY RACKS IN WALK-IN FREEZER/COOLER, REACH-IN COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST IN ICE BIN AT THE BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO SEPARATE BEVERAGE LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE IN BAR AREA OR RE-ROUTE LINES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS/FREEZERS. ALL PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, SHELVES AND RACKS. MEAT SLICER, CAN OPENER AND ICE BINS IN PREP, BASEMENT AND BAR AREAS THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN- A GOOD POWER WASHING IS SUGGESTED, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS-REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT/DUST/FOOD/GREASE DEBRIS IN BASEMENT, BAR AND PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, DETAIL CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS, AROUND PIPES AND CONDUITS IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO PREP AREA IN ORDER TO BETTER SEE HOW TO CLEAN AND PREP PROPERLY. LIGHTING IS NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH, AREA IS DIM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST EITHER PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR MAKE WINDOWS OPENABLE IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 1-COMP. SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN/CONTAINER IN BAR AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pucci's Restaurant & Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pucci's Restaurant & Pizzeria on file is from Apr 5, 2023. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pucci's Restaurant & Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Pucci's Restaurant & Pizzeria.
Has Pucci's Restaurant & Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pucci's Restaurant & Pizzeria have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pucci's Restaurant & Pizzeria means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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