Pucci's Restaurant & Pizzeria
Last inspected: Apr 5, 2023
47
Score
Pucci's Restaurant & Pizzeria, located at 10063 S Ewing Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a high-risk inspection on April 5, 2023, resulting in a score of 47. This inspection identified one major violation and thirteen minor violations, including issues related to adequate handwashing sinks, thermometer accuracy, and contamination prevention during food preparation, storage, and display. Despite this recent high-risk inspection, Pucci's Restaurant & Pizzeria has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk findings across its thirteen scored inspections.
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 5, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
47
Apr 8, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
67
Jun 27, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
45
May 10, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
May 18, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 7, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 9, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 2, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Sep 19, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jul 8, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 27, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Aug 13, 2010
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
70
Aug 5, 2010
Routine
12 minor violations.
55
Violations — Apr 5, 2023 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BASEMENT AND BAR PREP AREAS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR.
36
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
39
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE RACKS.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE WHERE NEEDED.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,SODA CADDY IN BASEMENT,1- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN,FLOOR MIXER.MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZERS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,FLOOR TILES IN BAR SEATING AREA,MISSING WALL TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT & WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2497990 4/8/21 NOT CORRECTED #58- OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
60
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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