Amato's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2018
37
Score
Amato's Pizzeria, located at 1737 N Harlem Ave in Chicago, IL, had a high-risk inspection on October 1, 2018, with a score of 37. This inspection identified five major and ten minor violations, including issues related to management knowledge, vomiting and diarrheal event procedures, and adequate handwashing facilities. While this recent inspection indicated several concerns, Amato's Pizzeria has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its eleven recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2018
Routine
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
37
Sep 19, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 7, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Aug 15, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 26, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Mar 7, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 5, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Aug 8, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 5, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 22, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Oct 1, 2018 Inspection
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11: MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK(S) THAT IS DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE DISH WASHING AND THE PIZZA PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER (STEAKS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: MUST PROVIDE LABELS (COMMON NAME) FOR ALL FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN REAR DOOR. OBSERVED IN THE REAR OF FACILITY, THE EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE DOES NOT HAVE A SCREEN/FAN COVER AND HAS 2" GAPS IN BETWEEN THE BLADE. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT THE PEST ENTRY.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11: OBSERVED SODA BOTTLES BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
39
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13(A): OBSERVED SINGLE USE CONTAINERS (DAISY SOUR CREAM CONTAINER) BEING WASHED FOR RE-USE. MUST NOT RE-USE ANY SINGLE USE ARTICLES.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED RAW WOOD DOORS AND SHELVING IN THE FACILITY. MUST SEAL/PAINT WITH A HIGH GLOSS FINISH TO PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.11(A)(C): OBSERVED COOKING PANS ENCRUSTED WITH BURNT/BLACK FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ALL COOKWARE TO BE NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A): OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING/REAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REPLACE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ON THE KITCHEN VENT HOOD. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
58
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