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PATERNO'S PIZZA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PATERNO'S PIZZA 5303 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO 60630 Restaurant
January 3, 2014 Complaint License #36411
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING INSIDE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT CEILING WALK IN COOLER AND REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED/WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT BULBS END CAPS ABOVE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE END CAPS/LIGHT COVERS FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE ICE MACHINE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THEROMETER INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SAID HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT.
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 #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THEROMETER INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SAID HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT.
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.

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