Agees Pizzeria & Grill
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2014
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Score
Inspectors have visited Agees Pizzeria & Grill 11 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Sep 22, 2014. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Agees Pizzeria & Grill since Sep 22, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Sep 22, 2014
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-15-14,REPORT #1482385 #16- FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND TWO WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR FOUND INSIDE LINER WITH CARDBOARD AND DUCT TAPE AND RUSTY. ONE CHEST FREEZER CARDBOARD HAS HOLES,INSULATION COMING OUT FROM HOLES,THE OTHER CHEST FREEZER HALF OF THE CARDBOARD IS MISSING, EXPOSED INSULATION WHICH A LOT OF INSULATION IS STUCK ON ICE.BOTH UNITS HAS BUILD-UP OF ICE, SOME OF THE FOOD IS BURIED IN ICE.THE OTHER ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER IS FILLED WITH ICE AND FOOD,INCLUDED A WHOLE WATER MELON,PACK OF GUM, HOT DOGS,ETC.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND FOOD.MUST REPLACE CARDBOARD AND TAPE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DEBRIS IN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ,FILTERS AND HOOD,INCLUDED PIPE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND FOOD LIQUID SPILLAGE INSIDE THE THREE DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.GREASE ON TOP THE FOUR BURNER STOVE,AND INSIDE THE WHITE MICROWAVE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MOP SINK HAS A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DEVICE FOR THE SAID DOOR
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION PROVIDED ABOVE THE FOUR BURNER ELECTRICAL STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL HOOD/VENTILATION FOR THE SAID UNIT OR REMOVE UNIT FROM PREMISES. NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO AT SAID SINK WATER PIPE UNDER THE UNIT PROFUSELY LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A FAUCET WITH THREADS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A FAUCET WITHOUT THREADS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEAM OR NOR COOLER THERMOMETERS PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE DIRTY UNUSED EQUIPMENTS/COOLERS FROM REAR AREA.IF ITEMS IS KEPT ON PREMISES MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS AND GRIMES.
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Sep 15, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND TWO WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR FOUND INSIDE LINER WITH CARDBOARD AND DUCT TAPE AND RUSTY. ONE CHEST FREEZER CARDBOARD HAS HOLES,INSULATION COMING OUT FROM HOLES,THE OTHER CHEST FREEZER HALF OF THE CARDBOARD IS MISSING, EXPOSED INSULATION WHICH A LOT OF INSULATION IS STUCK ON ICE.BOTH UNITS HAS BUILD-UP OF ICE, SOME OF THE FOOD IS BURIED IN ICE.THE OTHER ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER IS FILLED WITH ICE AND FOOD,INCLUDED A WHOLE WATER MELON,PACK OF GUM, HOT DOGS,ETC.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND FOOD.MUST REPLACE CARDBOARD AND TAPE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED,A LAYER OF GREASE ON OUTSIDE OF THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER.GROUND WITH WASTE OIL.GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING NOT ABLE TO CLOSE LID. INSTRUCTED KEEP LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASTE OIL CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DEBRIS IN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ,FILTERS AND HOOD,INCLUDED PIPE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND FOOD LIQUID SPILLAGE INSIDE THE THREE DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.GREASE ON TOP THE FOUR BURNER STOVE,AND INSIDE THE WHITE MICROWAVE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MOP SINK HAS A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DEVICE FOR THE SAID DOOR
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION PROVIDED ABOVE THE FOUR BURNER ELECTRICAL STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL HOOD/VENTILATION FOR THE SAID UNIT OR REMOVE UNIT FROM PREMISES. NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO AT SAID SINK WATER PIPE UNDER THE UNIT PROFUSELY LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A FAUCET WITH THREADS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A FAUCET WITHOUT THREADS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEAM OR NOR COOLER THERMOMETERS PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE DIRTY UNUSED EQUIPMENTS/COOLERS FROM REAR AREA.IF ITEMS IS KEPT ON PREMISES MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS AND GRIMES.
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Aug 14, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 7, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND CHEST FREEZER ALONG EAST WALL, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL AT SAME AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL CABINET. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (08/14/12).
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Feb 10, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED 2 CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA LOOSE/NOT TIGHT FITTED TO CEILING RAILS. MUST PROVIDE CORRECT SIZE CEILING LIGHT COVERS/MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Nov 7, 2011
Reinspection
5 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. ADDITIONAL SEALING IS NEEDED AT REAR SCREEN DOOR,OR KEEP DOOR AT ALL TIMES. THE LIDS IN REACH-IN CHEST FREEZERS ARE BROKEN BEHIND THE POINT OF REPAIR, MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER(WHITE)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ADDDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED AT REAR STORAGE AREA,WERE COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE STORED .
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: . A STRONG FOUL ODOR COMING FROM AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.FOUL ODOR GETS STRONGER WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER,NEED TO PROVIDE A WORK ORDER OF THE REPAIR.
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Oct 26, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEANED.WE OBSERVED WASTE OIL GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXTRA LAYER OF GREASE ON IT(EXTERIOR OF LID)AND ON GROUND(GREASE IS SOLID FORM) NEED TO SCRAPE GREASE OFF THE GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WASTE OIL GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H0000 74495-13
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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. ADDITIONAL SEALING IS NEEDED AT REAR SCREEN DOOR,OR KEEP DOOR AT ALL TIMES. THE LIDS IN REACH-IN CHEST FREEZERS ARE BROKEN BEHIND THE POINT OF REPAIR, MUST REPLACE.
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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. REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER(WHITE)
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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. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.ADDDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED AT REAR STORAGE AREA,WERE COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE STORED .
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. A STRONG FOUL ODOR COMING FROM AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.FOUL ODOR GETS STRONGER WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER,NEED TO PROVIDE A WORK ORDER OF THE REPAIR.
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Jun 14, 2010
Consultation
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATION NOTED ON REINSPECTION ON INSPECTION #250484 DATED 6.2.10.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #88349 DATED 4.21.10.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #88349 DATED 4.21.10.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #88349 DATED 4.21.10.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #88349 DATED 4.21.10.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #88349 DATED 4.21.10.
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Jun 2, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND A BOX OF PIZZA PUFFS AND A LARGE CONTAINER OF RAW MARINATED CHICKEN IN A 1 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM FRYERS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.2 - 51.0 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE. MANAGER COMPLIED. UNIT WAS MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE. TOTAL WEIGHT 60 LBS, VALUE $ 100. ALL WEIGHTS AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS.
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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. REPAIR INTERIOR LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR NEXT TO STAND UP REFRIGERATOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.21.10 REPORT #88349.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.21.10 REPORT #88349.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.21.10 REPORT #88349.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.21.10 REPORT #88349.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.21.10 REPORT #88349.
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Apr 21, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving need cleaning.
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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.floors in rear vstorage areas need cleaning(corners).
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods.peeling paint in storge room wall, shall be repair.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.broken light shield in rear kitchen area shall be replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust vent guard missing in storage room shall be provided, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers need cleaning.
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Jan 11, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Agees Pizzeria & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Agees Pizzeria & Grill on file is from Sep 22, 2014. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Agees Pizzeria & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Agees Pizzeria & Grill.
Has Agees Pizzeria & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Agees Pizzeria & Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Agees Pizzeria & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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