Bella's Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2017
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Score
Bella's Pizza appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2010. On Oct 23, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Bella's Pizza is from Oct 23, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Bella's Pizza on the better side of that line. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Oct 23, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXIT DOOR AROUND DOOR HANDLE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LOOSE FROM BASE AND LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL PLASTIC FORKS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POTATO SLICER, DELI MEAT SLICER, GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR CLEANING EQUIPMENT(AWAY FROM CLEAN UTENSILS).
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 7, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE ELBOW OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Apr 1, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND AT POP/SODA MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 4, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, SODA COOLER FAN GUARD COVER, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR MIXER/BLADE.
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Feb 8, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.ERICK HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME AND NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN THE 2 DOOR, AND 3 DOOR COOLERS FAN GUARD COVERS.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER.
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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.3 COMP. SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE INTO A BUCKET NEED TO REPAIR AND NEED TO REPAIR NOZZEL AT THREE COMP. SINK (LOOSE). OBSERVED HOSE ATTACHED TO MOP FACUET INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE NEED TO INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE HOSE BIBB VACUUM BREAKER.
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Jun 9, 2011
Routine
3 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. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA AND PACKAGED DESSERTS IN COOLERS.
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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. INVERT ALL CARRY OUT CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE MACHINES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 25, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (PIZZA 141.2F) IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H63929 COURT DATE 12-2-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
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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. REMOVE POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING/PALLETS FOR STORAGE.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE MACHINE, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS.
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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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bella's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bella's Pizza on file is from Oct 23, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bella's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bella's Pizza.
Has Bella's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bella's Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bella's 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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