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Armand's Pizza — Armand's / Brown's Chicken

151 E Randolph St Ste, Chicago, IL 60601
Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2016
78
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Armand's Pizza — Armand's / Brown's Chicken five times, with records going back to 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 11, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 11, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and coolers, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, coolers.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/provided.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: found/observed 3 compartment drain pipe leaking, shall be repaired/replaced. 2nd exposed hand sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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78
Mar 12, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF OLD FOOD,DEBRIS,ETC,COOLERS,TOASTER OVEN,MICROWAVE, UNSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,ETC.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS,ETC, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES,CRATES,AND ALONG BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOWER WALL AT STEAMTABLE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT,NOT MAINTAINED AND WASTE CANS EXTERIOR NOT CLEAN.MUST REMOVE DIRTY MOP WATER AFTER USE AND CLEAN BUCKET,DUST PANS AFTER USE BEFORE STORAGE.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
45
78
Feb 3, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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 AND MAINTAIN.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR FLOUR, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
31
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK NOTED UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
86
Apr 4, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED PIZZAS AT 79.3-105.5F, ITALIAN BEEF AT 48.2F, CHICKEN BREASTS AT 45.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE TIN FOIL COVERING THE SINK STOPPERS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, AND HANDSINKS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE GAPS BETWEEN THE FRP BOARD NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXTEND THE FRP WALL.
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74
Feb 15, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMP. SINK AND AT THE SPRAYER KNOB ON 3-COMP. SINK. MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1-COMP. SINK SLOWLY DRAINS, MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Armand's Pizza — Armand's / Brown's Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Armand's Pizza — Armand's / Brown's Chicken on file is from Feb 11, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Armand's Pizza — Armand's / Brown's Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Armand's Pizza — Armand's / Brown's Chicken.

Has Armand's Pizza — Armand's / Brown's Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Armand's Pizza — Armand's / Brown's Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Armand's Pizza — Armand's / Brown's Chicken 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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