Durango Pizzeria
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2024
58
Score
Durango Pizzeria, located at 2718 N Laramie Ave in Chicago, IL, had a moderate risk inspection on July 22, 2024, with a score of 58. This inspection identified two critical and five minor violations, including issues with proper cold holding temperatures and contamination prevention. Across fourteen previous inspections, Durango Pizzeria has historically maintained a low-risk status.
14
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
58
Jul 13, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Nov 9, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 9, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Oct 30, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
58
Nov 15, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
58
Sep 28, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
May 17, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 13, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 10, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Sep 27, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Oct 15, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Jul 22, 2024 Inspection
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF PORK AT 54.2F, 5LBS OF CHEESE AT 50.8F. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
33
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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