Beggars Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2014
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Score
Across the available record, Beggars Pizza has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Beggars Pizza was last inspected on Oct 31, 2014. 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 Beggars Pizza dates to Oct 31, 2014.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Oct 31, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMPATMENT SINK IN BASEMENT MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN BASEMENT 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jun 19, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
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Jun 11, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 09/30/14, REPORT#1369342. (37) SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR CUSTOMERS WASHROOM DOOR IN DINING AREA IS MISSING; PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. (41) ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA; SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS OBSERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Sep 30, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN. WIPE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. ALSO REMOVE SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER AROUND GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS. ALSO TWO LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT LOOSE; REATTACH SO SHEILDS NOT HANGING (ONE ABOVE TWO COMP SINK AND THE OTHER IN CENTER OF FLOOR). REATTACH OUTLET COVER TO WALL BEHIND PIZZA OVEN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR CUSTOMER WASHROOM DOOR IN DINING AREA MISSING; PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FAN IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM NOT WORKING; REPAIR AND PROVIDE A COVER FOR FAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA; SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS OBSERVED.
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Jan 23, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. TABLETOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 1ST FLOOR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DOUGH ROLLER PREP STATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. POOLING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAIN DRY.
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Sep 27, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 20, 2011
License
9 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.EVIDENCE OF SMALL FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES ON PREMISES/BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:NO CITATION ISSUED NOT OPERATING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE MISSING RUBBER GASKET ON THE BOTTOM OF WALK-IN DOOR(BASEMENT).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,ALSO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM CHEST FREEZER(KITCHEN).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAINT CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN,CLEAN IT,AND ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COLLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR ICE MACHINE, POP DISPENSER,ALSO NEED TO CLEAN DRAINS AND GREASE TRAPS UNDER BOTH SINK(2&3 COMPARTMENT) STONG FOUL ODOR.VENT COVER IS NEEDED IN ALL VENTILATION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.CLEAN OUTSIDE AREA AROUND AIR CONDITION(PAPER AND OTHER DEBRIS).ELEVATE ITEMS ON FLOOR FROM BASEMENT STORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. REPLACE BROKEN ICE SCOOP.
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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 Oct 31, 2014. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beggars Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Beggars Pizza.
Has Beggars Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beggars Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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.
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