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PATERNO'S PIZZA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PATERNO'S PIZZA 5303 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO 60630 Restaurant
December 8, 2014 Canvass License #36411
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DRY STORAGE ROOM (1ST FLOOR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED 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: DRY STORAGE ROOM LIGHTS BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS AT SAID AREA.
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 EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT BOTH BARS ALSO OBSERVED WOMENS HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY (FRONT WOMENS WASHROOM). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT BOTH BARS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER ALSO MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK HANDWASHBOWL AT FRONT AREA WOMENS WASHROOM.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT BOTH BARS ALSO OBSERVED WOMENS HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY (FRONT WOMENS WASHROOM). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT BOTH BARS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER ALSO MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK HANDWASHBOWL AT FRONT AREA WOMENS WASHROOM.
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.

Health Department Information

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