Pizza Deli — Rosati's Pizza
Last inspected: Jun 28, 2016
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Score
Inspectors have visited Pizza Deli — Rosati's Pizza nine times, with records going back to 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 28, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Pizza Deli — Rosati's Pizza dates to Jun 28, 2016.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Pizza Deli — Rosati's Pizza is comfortably above that bar. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Jun 28, 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 CONDENSERS OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MISSING IN PEPSI STAND UP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Sep 15, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, (CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAI LAND SANITIZE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT. ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMNET SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT,AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN, UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND COOLER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHEELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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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 WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE WITH PIZZA WARMER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INISIDE THE PREP COOLER.
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Feb 23, 2015
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER WEARING GLOVES WASHING HIS HANDS WITH GLOVES ON. THEN AFTER WASHING HIS HANDS WITH GLOVES HE IS STILL WEARING, HE WENT OUT TO START FIXING THE DINING TABLES AND CHAIRS,THE HE WENT TO PUT NAPKINS ON NAPKIN HOLDER, STILL WEARING THE SAME GLOVES. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-010(A). DISCUSSED AND EXPLAINED TO MANAGER THE PROPER WAY OF WASHING HANDS AND THE PROPER WAY OF WEARING GLOVES. MANAGER REMOVED HIS GLOVES AND WASHED HIS HANDS AFTER I DISCUSSED WITH HIM THE THE PROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. ALSO BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL .
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FIRST FLOOR(WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CHOPPING BOARD AND BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STOCKS INSDIE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 CPMPARTMENT SINK IN THE IST FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOOD /CANOPY AND TUBING ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD,MUST REPLACE. MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY,WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT DINING AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 7, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 51.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN SALAD 49.8F, TUNA 50.6F, HAM 51.8F, TURKEY 49.1F, BUFFALO CHICKEN 50.6F, CHEESES (ASSORTED) 54.2F, CORN BEEF 50.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 50 LBS OF FOOD PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED INNER SHELVE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES AND FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CHEESE GRINDER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE ON THE BASEMENT WITH MILK CRATES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE SPLASHED ON WALLS BEHIND CHEESE GRINDER AND WALL OF PREP TABLE AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 25, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 17, 2013
Routine
3 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 FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT DISWASHING AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN AT REAR PIZZA PREPARATION AREAS.
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Dec 12, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVERS, AND PIPE UNDER COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PRP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 20, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 13, 2011
License
5 minor violations.
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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. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEAR THE STOVE, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE BROILER, DEPP FRYER LEGS AND WHEELS, WIRE RACKS IN THE COKE COOLER NEXT TO THE FREEZER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE STOVE IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT, BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT.
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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. REPAIR THE LOOSE BASEBOARD TILES AROUND THE PIZZA PREP TABLE IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. CLEAN OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PIZZA PREP AREA.
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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. REPAIR THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE'S RESTROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza Deli — Rosati's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza Deli — Rosati's Pizza on file is from Jun 28, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Deli — Rosati's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pizza Deli — Rosati's Pizza.
Has Pizza Deli — Rosati's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pizza Deli — Rosati's Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pizza Deli — Rosati's Pizza 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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