Beggar's Pizza
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2024
70
Score
Beggar's Pizza has been inspected 21 times since 2010. On Nov 21, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Beggar's Pizza's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
21
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Sep 29, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PIZZA SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT PIZZA SERVING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED OR FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jul 19, 2021
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PIZZA PREP COOLER, CANADIAN BACON 57.3F, ANCHOVIES 56.8F, CHEESE 55.6F, HAM 55.4F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $50 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.4F COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
33
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PIZZA SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT PIZZA SERVING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND POSTED FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE DISPLAYED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010B
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED OR FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MIDDLE DOOR NOT PROPERLY CLOSING AND IN POOR REPAIR ON PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM AND HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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43
Jul 12, 2021
Complaint
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.2F COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
33
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP DISH PIZZA DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AND STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 120.9F IN FRONT PIZZA SERING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 REFER TO VIOLATION #22 FOR CITATION
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER, RAW GROUND BEEF 49.4F, RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES 53.2F, RAW SAUSAGE 53.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $50 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARAION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
22
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (PIZZA 135.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON PREMISES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PIZZA SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT PIZZA SERVING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND POSTED FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE DISPLAYED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010B
61
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED OR FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MIDDLE DOOR NOT PROPERLY CLOSING AND IN POOR REPAIR ON PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM AND HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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18
May 6, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON PREMISES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM AREA OF REAR NOT PROTECTED FOR RODENT ENTRY. MUST REPAIR DOOR.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SHELVES, AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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82
Apr 17, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON PREMISES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM AREA OF REAR NOT PROTECTED FOR RODENT ENTRY. MUST REPAIR DOOR.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SHELVES, AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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82
Aug 20, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 ONSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON PREMISES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVIND/DISPENSING FOOD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE SIDE OF THE PAN STORAGE RACK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP BEING STORED IN THE RINGER OF THE BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.B OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICTES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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64
Jun 14, 2018
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER SLICING TOMATOES AND TOUCHING READY TO EAT LETTUCE AND TOMATOES WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING SALADS. OBSERVED ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT PIZZA WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PLACING PIZZA IN CONTAINERS. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR GLOVES OR USE UTENSILS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN PREP SINK AND FIRST COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY SET-UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN PIZZA 140.4F PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FAN COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PIZZA OVEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT PIZZA SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN PIZZA SERVING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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61
May 11, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN LOWER WALL IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE LARGEST UTENSIL/FOOD EQUIPMENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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67
Feb 17, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR INTERIOR DOOR OF PIZZA PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLER GASKETS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN LOWER WALL IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE LARGEST UTENSIL/FOOD EQUIPMENT.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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64
Oct 21, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES/STAINS AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA. MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, COOLERS AND FREEZERS (INCLUDING THE RACKS, FAN COVERS AND RUBBER GASKETS) AND THE PREP TABLES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENINGS/GAPS AT THE TOP OF THE TILED COVING ON THE LOWER PARTS OF THE WALLS UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, BEHIND THE COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHERE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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67
May 6, 2015
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE TOUCHING HIS PERSONAL CELL PHONE AND NOT WASHING HIS HANDS BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI TASKING, USING PHONE, TOUCHING BODY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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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: FOUND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED (1/4" GAP NOTED). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTED AT THE BOTTOM AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES/STAINS AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA. MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, COOLERS AND FREEZERS (INCLUDING THE RACKS, FAN COVERS AND RUBBER GASKETS) AND THE PREP TABLES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: IMSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENINGS/GAPS AT THE TOP OF THE TILED COVING ON THE LOWER PARTS OF THE WALLS UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, BEHIND THE COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHERE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Dec 10, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK AND REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA (DUST BUILDUP).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL LITTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 15, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL/GROUT LOOSE TILES ALONG WALLS IN REAR. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Aug 10, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 27, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR MOP SINK CLOSET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LOWER WALLS IN WASHROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Jan 5, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 4LBS OF STUFFED SAUSAGE AND THIN CRUST PEPPERONI PIZZA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 128-134 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM OR AT THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO, FOUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK OBSTRUCTED BY SOILED TOWELS AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE SO THAT EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING FACILITIES ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR MOP SINK CLOSET.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOWER WALLS IN WASHROOM.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Jan 4, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT WIPED DOWN BY PIZZA PREPARATION AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT BY PIZZA PREPARATION AREAS.
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Jul 9, 2010
Sfp
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF GROUND BEEF,IT SAUSAGE DELIVERED INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPETURES-50F-51F. NO TEMPERATURES TAKEN AT DELIVERY. OWNER VOLUNTARY DISPOSED OF MEATS. 8-CASES OF IT SAUSAGE,4-TUBES OF GROUND BEEF-COST$851.48. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A./CDI
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beggar's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beggar's Pizza on file is from Nov 21, 2024. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beggar's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Beggar's Pizza.
Has Beggar's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beggar's Pizza have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Beggar's Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Beggar's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beggar's Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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