Paisans Pizzeria

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 12, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Date stickers not removed off containers during washing, instructed to remove.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

2. Sep 19, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 observed a wiping cloth being stored on a prep table and not in sanitizing solution. Instructed to store all wiping cloths in sanitizing solution at all times.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed plates not inverted on the customer dining tables nor in the food prep area. Instructed to invert all tableware to prevent possible contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed minor accumulated grease debris inside of the fryers and under the flat top grill. Observed meat slicer with accumulated food debris. Observed soda gun holder with an accumulated brownish substance. Instructed to clean all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

3. Sep 12, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   9 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and be on site at all times the facility is open and operating. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation #2.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

     Inspector’s note: 3-301.11(b) observed a male food handler chopping ready to eat diced tomatoes (for salad) with his bare hands. Instructed bare hand contact with ready to eat foods is prohibited, food handlers must handle all ready to eat foods with food grade disposable gloves, tongs or spoons at all times. Instructed to discard said foods and never touch ready to eat foods with bare hands. Food handler discarded said foods during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 9)

     No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 5-202.12(e) observed one of two hand washing sinks above 120f (123f) in the men's toilet room. Instructed to maintain all hand washing sinks below 120f in order to promote adequate hand washing. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.11 observed no hand washing cleanser at the hand washing sink in the bar area. Instructed to provide hand washing cleanser at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation. Citation consolidated with violation above.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.12 observed no hand drying provision at the hand washing sink located next to the ice machine and no hand drying provision provided at the bar hand washing sink. Instructed to provide a hand drying provision such as paper towels at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation. Citation consolidated with violation above.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.11 observed a hand washing sink blocked with articles in the basin of the hand washing sink and a cart also in front of the hand washing sink in the dish washing area. Instructed to never block hand washing sinks and never stored items inside of the basin of the hand washing sinks. Employee removed said items during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation consolidated with the violation above.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 5-202.12(a) observed inadequate hot running water at both hand washing sinks in the women's toilet room, at the time of the inspection said hand washing sinks were only maintaining 71.6f. Also observed inadequate hot running water at one of two hand washing sinks in the men's toilet room, at the time of the inspection hot water at said hand washing was only maintaining 74f. Instructed to repair so that all said hand washing sinks maintain 100f at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(a) observed a black substance on the ice machine panel and dripping onto ice that is for human consumption. Instructed to remove and discard ice, clean and sanitize the ice machine, after sanitizing make one batch of ice and discard then continue use of the ice machine. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Food held without temperature control wasn’t tracked by time as required.

     Inspector’s note: 3-501.19 observed facility using time as a public health control for pizzas without the required records on site to show the products temperature when removed from the oven and the discard date and time for the product. (tcs foods can only be out of temperature for up to 4 hours). Instructed to provide adequate documentation when using time as a temperature control at all times and discard said tcs foods. Employee discarded said tcs foods during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 24)

     Time as a public health control; procedures & records

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 observed a wiping cloth being stored on a prep table and not in sanitizing solution. Instructed to store all wiping cloths in sanitizing solution at all times.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed plates not inverted on the customer dining tables nor in the food prep area. Instructed to invert all tableware to prevent possible contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Gloves weren’t used properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-304.15 observed food handlers not using food grade disposable gloves properly. Instructed to go over the procedure of when to use/change gloves with all food handlers.

     Official wording (code 46)

     Gloves used properly

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-302.13 observed no high temperature dish machine test strips nor an irreversible thermometer on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed minor accumulated grease debris inside of the fryers and under the flat top grill. Observed meat slicer with accumulated food debris. Observed soda gun holder with an accumulated brownish substance. Instructed to clean all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate or provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed a bag of onions being stored directly on the ground. Instructed to properly store all foods at least 6 inches from the ground.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site nor an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted while tcs foods (pork, beef) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site and an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted for the public's view at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: 8-304.11(a) observed the most recent inspection report summary dated 8/29/22 not posted for the public's view, at the time of the inspection the facility had a inspection summary posted from 10/9/2020. Instructed to always post the most recent inspection report summary at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-42-010(b).

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

4. Aug 29, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with a verifiable city of chicago food manager certificate while tcs foods are prepared and serves. Instructed manager to ensure a certified food manager is on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water in 1 of the 2 sinks in men's toilet room. Instructed manager to provide all sinks with hot water

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable city of chicago food manager on site while tcs foods such as pizza and chicken are prepared and served. Instructed manager to provide city of chicago food manager certification. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with food allergen training. Instructed manager to meet requirements.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Dec 22, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper being stored on top of the ice machine with the food contact surface exposed. Instructed on how to properly store ice scoop between uses.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler certificates. Instructed to maintain records at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed to have all certified food managers obtain this certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Dec 15, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper being stored on top of the ice machine with the food contact surface exposed. Instructed on how to properly store ice scoop between uses.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book and pest inspection report. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chlorine chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler certificates. Instructed to maintain records at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed to have all certified food managers obtain this certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Oct 9, 2020 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed brooms, dust pans and mops next to kitchen utility closet in a disorderly manner. Said tools shall be stored in an orderly manner elevated from floor.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Oct 6, 2020 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed steak and burgers on menu, said items can be ordered under cooked. Found reminder on menu, found no footnote or disclosure. Instructed facility to provide footnote, disclosure by asterisking and reminder for all menu items that can be ordered under cooked. Priority foundation violation.7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed brooms, dust pans and mops next to kitchen utility closet in a disorderly manner. Said tools shall be stored in an orderly manner elevated from floor.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: Found over 4 employees without face covering. Found face covering around neck. Must cover both nose and mouth with face coverings at all times. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders