Armand's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2015
90
Score
Armand's Pizzeria appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2013. Armand's Pizzeria was last inspected on Oct 6, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Armand's Pizzeria dates to Oct 6, 2015.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Oct 6, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TABLETOP OVEN, GREASE TRAP, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND EXTERIOR ALONG SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS AND CEILING TILE NOT CLEANED OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CEILING TILE AND DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS. BACKSPLASH BEHIND THREE COPMARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND/OR REPLACE WALL PANEL.
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Oct 2, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE DISPLAY OR SERVICE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED AND FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED. OBSERVED COOLER OF FOODS STORED IN COMMON HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND PARTS AND REMOVE COOLER, ALL FOODS AND PREP TABLE IN HALLWAY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER CABINET, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, MICROWAVE, TABLETOP OVEN, GREASE TRAP, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND EXTERIOR ALONG SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS AND CEILING TILE NOT CLEANED OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CEILING TILE AND DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS. BACKSPLASH BEHIND THREE COPMARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND/OR REPLACE WALL PANEL.
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Mar 24, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKET AT BOTTOM DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL, CUTTING BAORD, DEEP FRYER CABINET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN PREP AREA BEHINDAND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUTCED TO REMOVE DUST BUILT-UP.
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Aug 5, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD SMEARS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS ALSO MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER LIGHT BULB COVER MISSING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 20, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE OF 1 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE FROM ICE BOX FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESS DUST AT CEILING FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 24, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Armand's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Armand's Pizzeria on file is from Oct 6, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Armand's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Armand's Pizzeria.
Has Armand's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Armand's Pizzeria 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 Pizzeria 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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