Sarpino's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited Sarpino's Pizzeria 15 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Apr 30, 2019. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Sarpino's Pizzeria's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 30, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Apr 30, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN COOLER DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER , 4 DOOR REACH UNDER FOOD PREP COOLER AND STAND UP 2 DOOR COOLER DOOR
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Apr 23, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE TRASH CONTAINERS ARE NOT PROPERLY COVERED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN COOLER DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER , 4 DOOR REACH UNDER FOOD PREP COOLER AND STAND UP 2 DOOR COOLER DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARD ON FOOD PREP REFRIGERATOR
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AREA BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FIX DETACHED PARTS OF SINK TO THE WALL
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Mar 14, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT RIGHT SIDE NEAR PREP TABLE FOR THE NEWLY INSTALLED EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 9, 2018
License
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND HAND TOWELS FOR THE FRONT PIZZA PREP/SERVICE AREA.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR DIHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AND AT LEFT HOT HANDLE OF FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 16, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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 (PIZZAS,SALADS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS 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: DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND FOOD PREP SHELVINGS TO REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (1) MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK AND AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 2, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Oct 24, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED ON 09/26/16. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER AND PREP AREA 4-DOOR CONDENSER. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Nov 19, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TP REPAIR/REPLACE SAID RUBBER
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH EXCESS LEAVES, FOAM CUPS AND PAPERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECTS ACTIVITY.GARBAGE LIDS CLOSED AND GARBAGE NOT OVERFLOWING
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER PROGRAM CERTIFICATE PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Aug 8, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN AREA. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE PIZZA OVEN GRILLS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRI.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN ALL FOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. OBSERVED SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER INSIDE THE MIDDLE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER IN FRONT OF THE REAR MOP SINK AND BELOW THE STORAGE RACK INSIDE THE RESTROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE RESTROOM DOOR. TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST ALWAYS BE SELF-CLOSING AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT CONDENSOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER CAUSING A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL FOODS ARE BEING PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AT THIS TIME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REATTACH 1-COMP VEGETABLE SINK TO THE WALL SO AS TO BE WELL ATTACHED TO THE WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE RESTROOM HAND SINK.
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Dec 2, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area(front)not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed hand sink drain pipe leaking, draining slow, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Mar 12, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken light shield in rear kitchen prep area shall be replaced.
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Sep 6, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Jun 17, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks, cooler shelving, storage shelving racks not clean 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 under heavy equipment, cooking equipment 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: Ceiling tiles in prep areas, front counter areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in prep area, storage areas not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, cooler, prep areas, storage areas and bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Oct 25, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Sep 17, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sarpino's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sarpino's Pizzeria on file is from Apr 30, 2019. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sarpino's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sarpino's Pizzeria.
Has Sarpino's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sarpino's Pizzeria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sarpino's Pizzeria 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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