Bella's Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2019
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Score
Going back to 2010, Bella's Pizza has 16 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 22, 2019. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Public records show no inspections at Bella's Pizza since Jan 22, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7G-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE 4-DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT SITTING AREA AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE WALL IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND ABOVE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND REPLACE BROKEN TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 27, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR ARE DIRTY AND RUSTED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST. NOTED THE LARGE MIXER ALSO DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A DIPPING WELL AT THE ITALIAN ICE DISPLAY FREEZER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITATION SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 23, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE DRY AND BULK FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR AND THE FAN VENT COVERS OF BOTH 3-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ACROSS FROM THE GRILL TO REMVOE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 30, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 34 POUNDS OF COOKED PASTA( FROM 9-29-16)STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR SMALL COOLER AT TEMP OF 49.6F TO 50.2F.COOLER UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 40.1F COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 34,VALUE 70 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCHING NON-FOOD SURFACE SUCH AS: EQUIPMENTS,OPENED THE SCREEN DOOR FOR THE DELIVERY ,THAN STOOD AT THE DOOR WITH HIS HANDS ON TOP THE FRAME DOOR ,THEN WHEN BACK TO THE STATION AND WITH BARE HANDS START TO SLICE BREAD,NO HAND WASHING NO GLOVED HANDS.SAME EMPLOYEE SHOWED ME THE WOUND ON HIS LEG BY RAISING HIS LEG PANTS,PULLED DOWN HIS SOCK AND SHOWED ME THE COVER WOUND, AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS WENT BACK TO THE WORKING STATION AND WAS READY TO PREP ,I STOPPED HIM AND INSTRUCTED TO WASH HIS HAND PRIOR TO RETURN TO FOOD STATION.HAND WASHING INFORMATION GIVEN.NO BARE CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE AREA. BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE SCREEN DOOR ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA INCLUDED PIZZA AREA.
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Jun 1, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 26, 2016
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT PIZZA PREP AREA NOT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLE/PREPARE FOOD. SWEEPING FLOOR,REMOVING DEBRIS FROM DUST PAN BY SHAKING IT ABOVE AN OPENED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE,WIPING CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA ,MOVING GARBAGE RECEPTACLE THAN WHIPPED HIS HANDS WITH A DIRTY BLUE CLOTH AND START TO MAKE PIZZA AND GRABBING FOOD WITH BARE HANDS. NO HAND WASHING NO GLOVES USED. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE SCRATCHED HIS HAND NEVER WASHED HIS HANDS, WENT BACK TO HIS STATION TO PREP FOOD. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING.MANAGER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING RINSING AND STORING POTS AND UTENSILS WITHOUT SANITIZING MULTI USE UENSILS.PERSONALLY SET UP THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVING COUNTER NOT MAINTAINED.FRESH ITALIAN ICE IS SCOOPED AND OPENED FOOD IS HANDLED. OBSERVED DISCHARGE PIPE NOT CONNECTED TO A SEWAGE FLOOR DRAIN, WATER DRAINS TO A BUCKET. A WHITE PLASTIC BUCKET WITH A BLACK LID, WHICH THE LID HAS A ROUND CUT TO FIT DRAIN PIPE AND WATER DRAINS INTO THE BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER DRAIN PIPE AT EXPOSED SINK, UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. A 48 HOURS NOTICE GIVEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FRONT DOOR AND REAR NORTH SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF, A 1/4 OF INCH TO 1 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOORS .ALSO SIDE REAR DOOR HAS A LARGE OPENINGS ON TOP BY THE CLOSING DEVICE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME DOORS AND MUST BE RODENT/INSECT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOOD(SLICED CAKES,SLICED TIRAMISU ETC) INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED FOR SELL TO CUSTOMER MUST HAVE LABELS:PREMISES INFORMATION AND FOOD INGREDIENTS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN HANDLE AT EXTERIOR OF WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER BY THE REAR SIDE DOOR,AND BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE BLACK REACH-IN FREEZER AT REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS. THREE WORKING STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER:WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS INCLUDED WHEELS OF THE FRYERS. WIRES AND PIPES AT SOUTH WALL BY THE HOOD WITH EXCESS GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLER UNITS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALLS WITH DEBRIS ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: STAFF WASH ROOM BY THE STORAGE/ REAR PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR SAID DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMEN SINK,ALSO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
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Aug 28, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE LINE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE AND CHEESE. 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 STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SAUSAGE AT 44.4F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 55.9F, GROUND BEEF AT 49.8F, ITALIAN BEEF AT 46.9F, SOUR CREAM AT 48.8F, CHEESE AT 48.5F, CHICKEN AT 48.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $160. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE OF THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER AVAILABLE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 25, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT FRONT SINK.
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May 19, 2014
License
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES INSIDE ITALIAN ICE FREEZER. REPLACE WORN GASKETS IN PREP COOLER DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN PREP AREAS. REPAIR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN REAR PREP COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PIZZA AND ITALIAN ICE PREP AREAS. INSTALL DIPPER WELL ON ITALIAN ICE FREEZER. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE INSIDE REAR PREP COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE PREP COOLERS.
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Jan 17, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 13, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK AND TWO POTS STORED INSIDE EXPOSED SINK DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE POTS AND REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 31, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENTS SINK AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA OF DUST ALSO CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AND FILTERS ABOVE STOVE HAS GREASE BUILD-UP
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND CLEAN WALLS BEHIND DOUGH MACHINE IN THE STORAGE ROOM
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Sep 17, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SINK AREA HAS SOME DIRTY BUILDUP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SINK AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE REAR HAVE SOME LOOSE DEBRIS AND THE SCREEN DOOR IS BECOMING WORN AT THE BOTTOM, CLEAN THE FLOOR AND REPAIR THE SCREEN DOOR.
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Mar 22, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 THE FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, REACHIN COOLERS ALL HAVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
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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. THE WEST WALL BY THE LARGE MIXER HAS SOME PEELING PAINT AND SOME HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT REPAIR THE HOLES IN THE WALL AND PAINT IT SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Jun 8, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. MUST CLEAN TOPS, SIDES, AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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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. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR SURFACE REAR KITCHEN AREA
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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. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL AND CEILING TILE, VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH OUT PREMISE
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Dec 2, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. STAND UP DOUGHT/CHEESE PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT COOKLINE PREP AREA AND PEELING CEILING PAINT (CEILING TILE RAILS) ABOVE PIZZA CUTTING TABLE. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
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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-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS ALONG COOKLINE.
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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 Jan 22, 2019. The public record contains 16 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 seven 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 eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bella's Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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