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GIANNA'S PIZZA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

GIANNA'S PIZZA 1519 E 87TH ST, CHICAGO 60619 Restaurant
April 9, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection License #1846488
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. FACILITY HAD A NON-FUNCTIONING METAL STEM THERMOMETER IN REACH IN PREP COOLER LOCATED NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 NOTED FOOD UNCOVERED IN ALL COOLER UNITS. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE LIDS AND COVERING TO AVOID CONTAMINATION TO STORED FOOD PRODUCT.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12 OBSERVED FOOD INSIDE OF BUCKETS AND FOOD PANS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER (EX. BUCKET OF SHRIMP WAS NOTED). INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD STORAGE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED OFF ALL FLOORS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12 OBSERVED FOOD INSIDE OF BUCKETS AND FOOD PANS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER (EX. BUCKET OF SHRIMP WAS NOTED). INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD STORAGE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED OFF ALL FLOORS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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