T's Paisans Pizza & Grill II
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2016
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Score
Public records show 10 inspections at T's Paisans Pizza & Grill II stretching back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 17, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for T's Paisans Pizza & Grill II dates to Nov 17, 2016.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Nov 17, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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 REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Nov 10, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-11-16 INSPECTION # 1727257. VIOLATION 38 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.
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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 REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Apr 11, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE (TOOLS, BULBS,ETC.). MUST RELOCATE CLUTTER ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
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Jan 6, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD MEATS, INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR MEATS/FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF SAID COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANSI FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE ANSI FOOD SERVICE COURSE AND PRINT OUT ALL NAMES OF FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES.
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Apr 8, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RUBBER GASKETS IN THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKE FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Aug 16, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISES USING MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SHELVINGS FOR ELEVATION. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR BETTER PEST MONITORING.
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Aug 7, 2013
Routine
6 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: NOTED SOME MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASE IN SMALL STORAGE AREA BY THE DISH MACHINE AND ALONG WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISES USING MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SHELVINGS FOR ELEVATION. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR BETTER PEST MONITORING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND SLIGHT RUST.
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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 WALLS UNDERNEATH MILK CRATES AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION WITH DEAD INSECTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DUST AND DIRT FANS INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND STANDING FAN USED IN THE KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE, UNUSED SECOND BATHROOM AND ROOM AT REAR WHERE MOB BUCKET IS STORED TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Aug 29, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: HOT WATER TANK ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED BY HANDLE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.
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Feb 4, 2011
Tag Removal
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT.FOUND SKEWERS INPROPERLY STORED,MUST REMOVE FROM PRESENT AREA AND STORE PROPERLY,AND OPEN CAN FOODS STORED IN THE COOLER MUST BE EMPTIED INTO PLASTIC,STAINLESS OR GLASS CONTAINER BEFORE STORAGE IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK BY CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE SIDE,RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD WITH STAINS,AND DEEP CUTS.AND MUST RELOCATE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM 1COMP.SINK TO EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN.ALSO MUST REPAIR DAMAGED SEAT COVER ON CHAIRS BEHIND CHECK OUT COUNTER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BED ON 2NDFL STORAGE/OFFICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET DRPPING CONSTANTLY ON 1COMP.SINK.
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Jan 25, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. FOUND DISWASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE DURING ROUTINE CHECK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED OWNER TO HAVE SAID EQUIPMENT REPAIRED TO SANITIZE AT FINAL RINSE.MEANWHILE ALL UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED RINSE AND SANITIZED AT 2COMP.SINK SAID EQUIPMENT IS TAGGED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT.FOUND SKEWERS INPROPERLY STORED,MUST REMOVE FROM PRESENT AREA AND STORE PROPERLY,AND OPEN CAN FOODS STORED IN THE COOLER MUST BE EMPTIED INTO PLASTIC,STAINLESS OR GLASS CONTAINER BEFORE STORAGE IN COOLER.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK BY CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE SIDE,RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD WITH STAINS,AND DEEP CUTS.AND MUST RELOCATE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM 1COMP.SINK TO EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN.ALSO MUST REPAIR DAMAGED SEAT COVER ON CHAIRS BEHIND CHECK OUT COUNTER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. OBSERVED BED ON 2NDFL STORAGE/OFFICE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET DRIPPING CONSTANTLY ON 1COMP.SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was T's Paisans Pizza & Grill II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at T's Paisans Pizza & Grill II on file is from Nov 17, 2016. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at T's Paisans Pizza & Grill II?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at T's Paisans Pizza & Grill II.
Has T's Paisans Pizza & Grill II's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at T's Paisans Pizza & Grill II have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at T's Paisans Pizza & Grill II 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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