Beggars Pizza
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Beggars Pizza 20 times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Jul 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “management, food employee and conditional employee”, which has been cited six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jul 2, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ON TOP BASE OF WAREWASH UNIT. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CAULKING
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Apr 15, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE MACHINE (ICE NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Apr 20, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO STORE ALL FOOD UTENSILS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.
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Nov 10, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2566541 11/3/2023 #57-STILL OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AND DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH MACHINE & WASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING ,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER ,MISSING 2- FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Nov 3, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2524030 8/13/2021 #57-STILL OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER ,MISSING 2- FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AND DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH MACHINE & WASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING ,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 13, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACE ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Oct 19, 2020
Routine
1 major violation.
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: PREMISES USES TIME WITHOUT TEMPERATURE AS A MEASURE OF CONTROL FOR TCS FOOD (SAUSAGE FOR PIZZA TOPPING) , HOWEVER NOT FOLLOWING WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR COMPLETING LOGS INDICATING WHEN THE SAUSAGE IS INITALLY REMOVED FROM 41F OR LESS, OR THE TIME THAT IS 4 HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE SAUSAGE IS REMOVED FROM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL. NO VERIFICATION RECORDS/LOGS COMPLETED SINCE OCT 2 2020. SAUSAGE TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 52.0F-57.0F. SAUSAGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 30LBS $100 VALUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSTD TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN LOGS AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 3, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERITIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH OPEN BEVERAGE AND HALF EATEN SANDWICH IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTD TO EAT AND DRINK OPEN BEVERAGES IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (CELL PHONE) IMPROPERLY STORED ON PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPER STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST ON EXTERIOR TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
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Mar 19, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit or procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide equipment outlined in the procedure. Priority foundation violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed prep dates on prepped TCS foods inside the walk in cooler. Must properly label all prepped TCS foods with discard dates. Must correct and maintain same.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Observed deep groves in heavily stained cutting board along prep cooler in pizza cutting area. Must resurface or replace.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed large plastic containers used to store cheese, and large pots in kitchen and prep coolers too large to fit into dish machine or 3 compartment sink. Must provide a procedure to properly wash, rinse and sanitize equipment or remove equipment from premises.
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Jul 18, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS, AND DOUGH ROLLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN HOT HOLDING UNITS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FRONT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Jun 1, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES COOKS AND SERVES PIZZA AND SPAGHETTI. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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May 27, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE COOK'S LINE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 48.2F, FETA CHEESE AT 53.2F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 47.6F, EGGS AT 55.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 35# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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Oct 2, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPER STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO RE INSTALL SAME.
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Jul 1, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME
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Jun 24, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USING UNREFRIGERATED STORAGE UNIT TO HOLD AND DISPENSE SAUSAGE ON PIZZAS, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING/STORAGE TEMPERATURES. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATUREOF 40F OR BELOW DURING RECEIVING, STORING. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION. OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNT OF SAUSAGE IN PIZZA CONDIMENT DISPENSING UNIT AT IMPROPER HOLDING, STORAGE TEMPERATURE OF 55.5F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 50LBS, $200 VALUE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREAS.
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Oct 28, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 27, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR AT 50.1 F. REFRIGERATOR DID NOT CONTAIN PROTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REFRIGERATION UNIT TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DIRT AND MOLD LIKE RESIDUE ON INTERIOR WHERE ICE IS MADE AND STORED. OWNER EMPTIED MACHINE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETER WITHIN REFRIGERATOR NOT WORKING. INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS AND CHECK THERMOMETERS OFTEN TO INSURE THAT A REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD AND DRINK INTERMINGLED WITH CUSTOMER FOOD. ALL EMPLOYEE FOOD MUST BE IN A SEPARATE DESIGNATED AREA. ALL EMPLOYEE DRINKS NEED A COVER AND STRAW.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL MOPS NEED TO HUNG TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR STOREROOM WITH EXTRA EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EQUIPMENT IN DISREPAIR AND REDUCE CLUTTER.
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Feb 25, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVING/TABLES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE HOT WATER TANK AND IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 11, 2013
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WIPE INTERIOR CORNER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE, CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE, CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Apr 13, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beggars Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beggars Pizza on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beggars Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Beggars Pizza.
Has Beggars Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Beggars Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Beggars 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.
How often is Beggars Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beggars Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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