5 Boroughs Pizza Company
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2013
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5 Boroughs Pizza Company has been inspected three times since 2010. On Apr 29, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. 5 Boroughs Pizza Company's record stops at Apr 29, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “premises maintained free of litter” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Apr 29, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT PREP AREA ONLY HAND SINK, NO PAPER TOWELS AT TOILET ROOM HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS WHEN OPERATING.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHTS IN UTENSILS CLOSETS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CLOTHINGS STORED ON UTENSILS SHLEVINGS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.
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Jul 25, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER WAS AVAILABLE AT ANY OF THE SINKS UPON INSPECTION. WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS AT 71F AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION. THE PILOT LIGHT WAS OUT AT THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGER LIT THE PILOT LIGHT AND TURNED UP THE WATER TEMPERATURE DIAL ON THE HEATER. SUPERVISOR BHATTAL WAS NOTIFIED AND WAS ONSITE TO ASSIST. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION, THE WATER TEMPERATURE HAD RISEN TO 110F. VIOLATION WAS CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA AND SANDWICHES) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH THEIR ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA AROUND THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE COBWEBS BETWEEN THE BASEMENT FLOOR JOISTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT OFFICE AREA CLEAN AND REMOVE ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Mar 22, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD LEDGE ON THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE NEAR LARGE MIXER. (MUST USE LIGHT COLORED NON-TOXIC SEALANT OR PAINT)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE BEHIND FRONT REGISTER TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN GROUND OUTSIDE IN REAR AREAS AND REMOVE ALL DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL ABOVE WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM REAR 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS ON SHELVING 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 5 Boroughs Pizza Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 5 Boroughs Pizza Company on file is from Apr 29, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 5 Boroughs Pizza Company?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 5 Boroughs Pizza Company.
Has 5 Boroughs Pizza Company's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 5 Boroughs Pizza Company have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 5 Boroughs Pizza Company means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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