America's Best Wings & Pizza

9529 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2021

Score

Low Risk

America's Best Wings & Pizza has been inspected three times since 2020. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2021. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 17, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so America's Best Wings & Pizza trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2021

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Oct 16, 2020

Reinspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CORRECTED

Sep 16, 2020

License

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PIZZA OVEN ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA.TRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 42 LIVE ANTS ON FLOOR AROUND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CO FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA NEED REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL FLOOR AREAS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was America's Best Wings & Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at America's Best Wings & Pizza on file is from Mar 17, 2021. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at America's Best Wings & Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at America's Best Wings & Pizza.

Has America's Best Wings & Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at America's Best Wings & Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at America's Best Wings & Pizza 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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