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GIANNA'S PIZZA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

GIANNA'S PIZZA 1519 E 87TH ST, CHICAGO 60619 Restaurant
March 8, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection License #1846488
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CAN OPERNER IN THE REAR WITH OLD FOOD/DIRT ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #48
CRITICAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT MECHANICAL STOPPER IN POOR REPAIR, IT DOES NOT CLOSE HOLDING THE WATER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND THE WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK WITH AN OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE/PAINT AND SEAL WALL/OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE ALL EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.
Smoking prohibited in food establishments.
No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.
Violation #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE ALL EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.
Smoking prohibited in food establishments.
No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

Health Department Information

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