Sarpino's Pizza — Sarpino's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2020
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Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at Sarpino's Pizza — Sarpino's Pizzeria, the earliest from 2012. The most recent report on file is from Apr 24, 2020. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Note that Sarpino's Pizza — Sarpino's Pizzeria's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 24, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2020
Complaint
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP IN SOAP DISPENSER ABOVE THE HAND SINK IN WASH ROOM.HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINKS EQUIPPED AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.(PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED HAND SOAP TO MENTIONED HAND SINK BY THE END OF INSPECTION).CORRECTED ON SITE(COS).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND IN-COMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE KIT AS OUTLINED IN POLICY (DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED.INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED AND POST ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 4 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN WASH ROOM SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT REAR MOP SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN PIZZA EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Jan 13, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THIS INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SAUSAGE PIZZA 135 F) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 4 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT REAR MOP SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Jan 6, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED.INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) (SAUSAGE PIZZA 149.0 F) ARE PREPARED HANDLED,AND/OR SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAIN IN THE FACILITY FOR INSPECTORS REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 4 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR DOOR GASKETS IN FOOD PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT REAR MOP SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Mar 22, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND THE PIZZA OVEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN.
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90
Oct 10, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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78
Sep 27, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A): OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 100# OF MARINARA SAUCE (95.7F) IN THE WALK IN COOLER, 2# OF MARINARA SAUCE (62.4F), AND .5# MAYO BASED SALAD DRESSING (71.4F) IN THE PREP AREA. THE PIC STATED THAT THE MARINARA SAUCE IN THE WALK IN COOLER HAS BEEN COOLING SINCE LAST NIGHT. PIC CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE MARINARA SAUCE IN THE WALK IN COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12(B): OBSERVED POTS ON SITE THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMALLER COOKWARE OR INSTALL A 3 COMP SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ALL COOKWARE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES AND STAINS. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15: MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN, DETAILED, STEP BY STEP, CLEANING PROCEDURE THE MIXING BOWLS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SUBMIT PROCEDURE TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND IN THE WALL BASE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR INSPECTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED WALL COVERING IN THE TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A): OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE TOILET ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Oct 5, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Display cooler door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front counter by pizza hot holding unit not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under prep tables had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Mar 23, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area had caulk in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler door gasket in state of disrepair/broken, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler in prep area shelving/racks had excess food debris build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables bottom shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen storage areas that had damaged floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors in rear kitchen area under storage shelving/racks and by mop sink areas not clean ,need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls by prep tables had food splattering, not clean, need detailed cleaning food splattering removed. Walls, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in kitchen prep area and in storage room shall be provided.
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Oct 11, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: USING GARBAGE BAGS FOR COVERING FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND INVEST IN FOOD GRADE PRODUCTS,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, BLACK SUBSTANCE NEEDS REMOVE, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Jul 27, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, SEE BELOW, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FOR CUSTOMER VIEWING, INSTRUCTED THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COUNTER TABLE TOP, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, BLACK SUBSTANCE NEEDS REMOVE, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR FRONT STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE, AND LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Oct 26, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE 2 CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS IN PREP AREA.--------MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP SHELVES IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PIZZA OVEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE FRONT WASHROOM.---------- MUST CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 7, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, PIZZA, SALADS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AROUND (2) PREP COOLER DOORS IN PREP AREA.--------INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) PREP COOLER AND CANNED STORAGE RACK/CART WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE PREP AREA AND CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Jun 16, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM INSIDE THE MOP SINK MUST MAKE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. NOTED TOILET ROOM (FRONT AREA) IS USED AS STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOILET BOWL AND/OR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IF KEEPING AS TOILET ROOM.
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95
May 30, 2014
Routine
10 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 REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SALADS,PIZZAS,ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE PIZZA OVEN,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO FOOD PREP TABLE,CUTTING BOARDS,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND ELEVATE ARTICLES OF THE FLOOR NEAR THE REAR STORAGE SHELVINGS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS/CEILINGS AND ATTACHED VENT COVERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 1 COMP PREP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM INSIDE THE MOP SINK MUST MAKE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. NOTED TOILET ROOM (FRONT AREA) IS USED AS STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOILET BOWL AND/OR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IF KEEPING AS TOILET ROOM.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: The required no smoking signs not posted at the entrance of the food establishment. (a) ?No Smoking? signs or the international ?No Smoking? symbol, consisting of a pictorial representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it, shall be clearly and conspicuously posted in each public place and place of employment where smoking is prohibited by this chapter by the owner, operator, manager, or other person in control of that place. 7-32-020(a).
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Feb 27, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED MANAGER(CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED)WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN,SAUSAGE AND EGGS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISIS. INSTUCTED MANAGMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON PRMISIS AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.
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Jan 10, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE IN PIZZA PREP COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40.6F). NOTED SALAMI AT 51.6F, HAM AT 55.9F, MEATBALLS AT 49.2F, CANADIAN BACON AT 53.0F, PEPPERONI AT 58.4F, GROUND BEEF AT 59.2, CHICKEN AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 25.00. TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG BEEF, SAUSAGE, CHICKEN, HAM, SALAMI ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TOILET ROOM (FRONT AREA) IS USED AS STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOILET BOWL AND/OR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IF KEEPING AS TOILET ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK, INTERIOR SURFACES OF PIZZA PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE COOLERS(PREP COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sarpino's Pizza — Sarpino's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sarpino's Pizza — Sarpino's Pizzeria on file is from Apr 24, 2020. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sarpino's Pizza — Sarpino's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Sarpino's Pizza — Sarpino's Pizzeria.
Has Sarpino's Pizza — Sarpino's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sarpino's Pizza — Sarpino's Pizzeria have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sarpino's Pizza — Sarpino's 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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