Renaldi's Pizza
Last inspected: May 2, 2011
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Score
Renaldi's Pizza appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 2, 2011. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Renaldi's Pizza dates to May 2, 2011.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
May 2, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR RUBBER GASKET IN A SMALL COOLER AT FRONT PIZZA AREA,ALSO INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA(BOTTOM AND SIDE).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REROUTE WATER PIPE FROM WALK-IN COOLER TO A FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT AREA.KEEP AREA CLEAN AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR BASEMENT AREA(WEST WALL).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SWEEP FLOOR AT 2ND FLOOR,ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.REPAIR BROKEN CEMENT IN BASEMENT AREA NEXT TO WAL-IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.TOO DARK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNTHREAD FAUCET IS NEEDED FORTHE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FRONT PREP AREA, AND ALL OTHER FAUCET, UNLESS BACK FLOW PREVENTER IS PROVIDED.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED IN ALL PREP AREA,INCLUDING EMPLOYEE THAT REPORTS TO WORK.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENTERING THE KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINANT
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Apr 25, 2011
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:VARIOUS KIND OF PIZZA(CHEESE,PEPPERONI, VEGETABLE, CHEESE BAND SAUSAGE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FROM 98.6F TO 100.7F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED FOR 4-25-11.MANAGER SHOWED ME ONE SHEET OF PAPER DATED 4-24-11 ,NO OTHER DOCUMENTATION FOR ANY OTHER DAYS.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG WITH PROPER INFORMATION. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 25,VALUE 125 CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38 -005(A) H000071700-17.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT PREP AREA,AND BASEMENT AREA WITHOUT SOAP.SOAP WAS PROVIDED UPON MY RTEQUEST IN BOTH EXPOSD HAND SINKS.INFORMATION GUVEN ON HAND WASHING.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000071700-17
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.WE(OWNER AND I) OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND THE LARGE GARBAGE CONTAINER(FOOD DEBRIS, METALLIC DIRTY DISHES SPONGES,AND A LOT OF EMPTY BEER BOTTLES AROUND THE GARBAGE AND WASTE OIL CONTAINER.ALSO FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER GARBAGE WAS OBSERVED OUTSIDE THE REAR DOOR,AROUND THE AIR CONDITION UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CEAN AREA AND KEEP IT CLEAN AT ALL TIME TO MINIMIZE RODENT ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020 H000072151-18
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health., OBSERVED A GARDEN HOSE CONNECTED AT WATER PIPE THAT IS INSTALLED ON CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT A BACK FLOW PREVENTER.TAGGED FAUCET"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. GARDEN HOSE REMOVED.WATER LEAKING FROM FAUCET TO FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CONTACT A PLUMBER.MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000072151-18
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR RUBBER GASKET IN A SMALL COOLER AT FRONT PIZZA AREA,ALSO INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA(BOTTOM AND SIDE).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REROUTE WATER PIPE FROM WALK-IN COOLER TO A FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT AREA.KEEP AREA CLEAN AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR BASEMENT AREA(WEST WALL).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair SWEEP FLOOR AT 2ND FLOOR,ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.REPAIR BROKEN CEMENT IN BASEMENT AREA NEXT TO WAL-IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.TOO DARK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. UNTHREAD FAUCET IS NEEDED FORTHE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FRONT PREP AREA, AND ALL OTHER FAUCET, UNLESS BACK FLOW PREVENTER IS PROVIDED.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED IN ALL PREP AREA,INCLUDING EMPLOYEE THAT REPORTS TO WORK.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENTERING THE KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINANT.
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Oct 15, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 12, 2010
License
14 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER PROVIDED TO THE BAR AREA AND RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IS PROVIDED BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST SEAL THE FLOOR IN THE BEER COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BEER COOLER AND CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR AREA OF THE BAR. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND PROVIDE A BASEBOARD. REMOVE THE WOOD BASEBOARD. REPLACE ANY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES. SEAL THE OPENING IN THE DUCTWORK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Renaldi's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Renaldi's Pizza on file is from May 2, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Renaldi's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Renaldi's Pizza.
Has Renaldi's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Renaldi's Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Renaldi's Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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