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NELLA PIZZERIA E PASTA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NELLA PIZZERIA E PASTA (AKA: NELLA PIZZERIA E PASTA) 1125 E 55TH ST, CHICAGO 60615 Restaurant
December 31, 2024 License License #2997223
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: WHITE FLOUR LIKE SUBSTANCE/INGREDIENT STORED AT THE COOKING AREA NOT PROTECTED/COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN SAME.
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 #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT WORK. THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE HAND WASHING SINK ON THE COOKING LINE LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE WASHBOWL, LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT WORK. THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE HAND WASHING SINK ON THE COOKING LINE LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE WASHBOWL, LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections