Pizza Spot: Multiple Violations - Salerno's Pizza of Chicago, Chicago Illinois

1201 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, 60622 Illinois, United States

Report date: Mar 18, 2021
14. Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
- comments: found shell stock tags without last served or sold date. The date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. Shellstock tags or labels shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: found time/temperature control for safety food (tcs)cooked: lasagna, sausage, and mash potatoes at improper hot holding temperatures ranging from 92f - 110f. All hot holding tcs foods must be held at 135f or above at all times. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Food discarded and denatured voluntarily by manager.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed time/temperature control for safety foods (cooked chicken) at improper cold holding temperatures located in reach in cooler at 52f. Instructed to discard and denature all said tcs foods and always maintain all cold holding tcs foods at 41f or below at all times. Manager discarded all said tcs foods. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation consalidated with above violation.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed steak and burgers on on menu said items can be ordered under cooked. Instructed facility to provide footnote, disclosure and reminder for menu items that can be ordered under cooked. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 15 mouse droppings in basement food preparation area along wall behind hobart mixer in storage area behind pizza boxes, instructed manbager to remove, clean, sanitize, and maintain said areas. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food handler preparing food at pasta station. Observed unknown substance dripping from ceiling in pasta station on cutting board where bread was located. During preparation, unpackaged food shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination. Instructed manager to fix leak. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed basement ceiling over food prepration/3 compartment sink unfinished. Must provide smooth and easily cleanable floors walls and ceilings at all times.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: found light sheild over pasta station partially broken. Must replace and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov