Sorrento's Pizzeria & Cucina
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2019
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Sorrento's Pizzeria & Cucina 10 times, with records going back to 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 3, 2019. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The most recent inspection at Sorrento's Pizzeria & Cucina is from Oct 3, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Sorrento's Pizzeria & Cucina's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL TWO HAND SINKS ON PREMISE. ONE IN BETWEEN DISH WASH AND PIZZA PREP AREA AND ONE IN THE REAR DOUGH PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE TO BE CHIPPED ABOVE THE PREPPING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE PREPPING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE KITCHEN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE HAND SINK NEAR THE PREP TABLE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON PREPPING TABLES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND CAN STORAGE SHELVES TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE ON THE TRASH IN THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID ON THE RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM.
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Oct 22, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11: MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE REAR PREP AREA, PIZZA PREP AREA, AND THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C) 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 REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED A 1/4 GAP ALONG THE SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.18: MUST PROVIDE A FAN GUARD COVER FOR THE CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: OBSERVED EXCESS ICE BUILDUP IN THE FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED A GAP IN THE CEILING BY THE REAR KITCHEN HOOD. MUST REPAIR 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 16, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Kitchen storage shelving in rear kitchen area 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: Damaged broken floor tiles in rear kitchen area, shall be replaced/repaired.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling vents in kitchen prep area, and rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Apr 17, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, 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), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall that had exposed plaster in rear kitchen area, and peeling paint shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in walk in cooler, shall be provided.
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Aug 15, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND AVAILABLE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PREP COOLER WITH A BROKEN TOP LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LID AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN AND WORN OUT GASKETS ON THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS ON REACH IN COOLER WITH BLACK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AREA BY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Jul 24, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED FOOD IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOODS OUTSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PREP COOLER WITH A BROKEN TOP LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LID AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN AND WORN OUT GASKETS ON THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS ON REACH IN COOLER WITH BLACK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MET REQUIREMENT.
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Apr 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler, kitchen equipment storage racks throughout, are not cleaned. Instructed to clean and sanitize in detail.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors behind freezers are dirty,clean the floors in detail. Floor inside the walk-in-cooler is rusty,must repair to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Must provide,adequate lighting inside the walk-in-cooler and ensure fixture is shielded.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Water leak at drain pipe beneath the left compartment at kitchen 3 compartment sink .Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Aug 16, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AND IN CORNERS ALONG WALL AREA,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR REAR KITCHEN AREA,
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Jun 11, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Gaskets worn on all cooler doors. Instructed to repair all worn gaskets. Exposed hand sink not maintained. Instructed to install shield on both sides of sink.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table, equipment storage rack, cooking equipment interior and exterior not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase, inside oven mechanical door and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean floor daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers throught-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Baseboard along side of cooking equipment and left side of three compartment sink not sealed. Instructed to seal all gaps.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light not provided inside walk-in cooler and storage room. Instructed to install light.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: One compartment sink unused in prep area not maintained. Instructed to have running water at sink or remove faucet and cap plumbing fixtures.
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Jun 4, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water with food debris coming up both left and right sides of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of drainage water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Gaskets worn on all cooler doors. Instructed to repair all worn gaskets. Exposed hand sink not maintained. Instructed to install shield on both sides of sink.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table, equipment storage rack, cooking equipment interior and exterior not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase, inside oven mechanical door and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean floor daily.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers throught-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Baseboard along side of cooking equipment and left side of three compartment sink not sealed. Instructed to seal all gaps.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light not provided inside walk-in cooler and storage room. Instructed to install light.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: One compartment sink unused in prep area not maintained. Instructed to have running water at sink or remove faucet and cap plumbing fixtures.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in counter top soda cooler in prep area. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sorrento's Pizzeria & Cucina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sorrento's Pizzeria & Cucina on file is from Oct 3, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sorrento's Pizzeria & Cucina?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Sorrento's Pizzeria & Cucina.
Has Sorrento's Pizzeria & Cucina's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sorrento's Pizzeria & Cucina have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sorrento's Pizzeria & Cucina 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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