Benny's Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2016, Benny's Pizza has 17 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 25, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 16 times across the record.
Benny's Pizza's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 BOXES OF OPEN MENUS IN BASEMENT WITH RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL BOXES WITH CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AROUND DUMPSTER TO REMOVE LEAVES AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-101.11 FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 17, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAT AND MICE ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED APPROX 30-40 DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AROUND DUMPSTER TO REMOVE LEAVES AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BOXES OF OPEN MENUS IN BASEMENT WITH RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL BOXES WITH CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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May 5, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/2" GAP NOTED AT THE CORNERS OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS, MAKING THE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE PROPER PPM OF SANITIZER BEING USED) AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE 3-COMPARTMENT FAUCET IS IN POOR REPAIR AND LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE MOPSINK DOES NOT HAVE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE WALL IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING WALL TILES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WALL TILES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFMs WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE(S). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 24, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. OBSERVED THAWING FROZEN CHICHEN IN COLD HOLD UNIT SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS. MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING. MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED AND DIRTY SHELVES IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED AT LEAT 3 LARGE CEILING TILES ABOVE BACK PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS AND WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Oct 17, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 5-8 BLACK FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DOUGH PREPARATION TABLE, NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE DINING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON THE LEFT WALL AFTER ENTERING THE KITCHEN FROM THE DINING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE MANAGER ARRIVED AT 2:59 PM, ~70 MINUTES AFTER THE INSPECTION STARTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUE.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. OBSERVED THAWING FROZEN CHICHEN IN COLD HOLD UNIT SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS. MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING. MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED AND DIRTY SHELVES IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS,WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AT LEAT 3 LARGE CEILING TILES ABOVE BACK PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Aug 24, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 FOUND FLOOR AND CEILING IN BASEMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT/ FOOD PREP TABLE STORED IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Aug 16, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2557204 CONDUCTED ON 06/13/2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE, AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE REGROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPERATOR USING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD GROUND PORK SAUSAGE PIZZA SITTING IN FOOD PREP AREA AT 75F. FOUND NO TIMES ON SAID FOOD ITEMS OR NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES, SAID PROCEDURES SHALL BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE, MAINTAINED IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT UPON REQUEST THAT SPECIFY THE FOOD TEMPERATURE OF 41�F OR LESS WHEN REMOVED FROM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL, OR 135�F OR GREATER WHEN REMOVED FROM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE MARKED OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED TO INDICATE THE TIME THAT IS FOUR (4) HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED, WITHIN FOUR (4) HOURS FROM THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; CONTAINERS OR PACKAGES, OR MARKED TO EXCEED A FOUR (4)-HOUR LIMIT SHALL BE DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 5 LBS AT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 ROACHES LOCATED ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO FIRST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED 3 RATS DROPPING ON LOWER LEVEL STORAGE UNDER THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER. NOTED 2 RAT DROPPINGS ON LOWER LEVEL STORAGE NEXT TO FRYER WHERE CARDBOARD PIZZA PLATTER IS STORED. FOUND 20 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO NOTED APPROX 10 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FLOOR STORAGE AREA AGAINST WALL AND ON STORAGE SHELVES. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER THE REAR SCREEN DOOR. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR AND CEILING IN BASEMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT/ FOOD PREP TABLE STORED IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jun 23, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE REGROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
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Jun 13, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHEESE, PORK ETC) AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF A 3 DOOR PREP COOLER; ABOUT 5LBS OF CHEESE AT 51F, ABOUT 2 LBS OF MARINARA SAUCE AT 51.3F AND ABOUT 2 LBS OF RAW PORK AT 52F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 70 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS CEILING AND FLYING AROUND THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AND THE LID NOT TIGHT FITTING FOR THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID TIGHT FITTING AND REMOVE EXCESS GREASE DEBRIS FROM THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND NOT TIGHT FITTING/RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE REGROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
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Jan 25, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION WASTE LINE FROM THE ABOVE AIR CONDITIONER DRAINING INTO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE WASTE LINE FROM HAND SINK AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN. ALL CONDENSATE DRAINAGE SHALL BE DRAINED FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO LAW.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 4, 2020
Reinspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SANITIZER ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (SLICED CHEESE, SLICED TOMATOES AND CHOPPED LETTUCE) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM FAR RIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP AROUND THE EXHAUST FAN THAT EXPOSES THE OUTSIDE LOCATED IN THE WALL OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID AREA TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD WATER KNOB MISSING AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS ARE MISSING TILES AND ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Apr 30, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(A) OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB IS STRIPPED, AND NOT TURNING ON TO CREATE A FLOW OF ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK FOR THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SANITIZER ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (SLICED CHEESE, SLICED TOMATOES AND CHOPPED LETTUCE) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM FAR RIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP AROUND THE EXHAUST FAN THAT EXPOSES THE OUTSIDE LOCATED IN THE WALL OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID AREA TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD WATER KNOB MISSING AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS ARE MISSING TILES AND ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jun 7, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POLICY ON PREMISES BUT HAS AN INCOMPLETE KIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EYE PROTECTION, MASK, AND PROPER DISINFECTANT FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON PREP TABLE IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 30, 2018
Routine
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: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE MULTI-USE ARTICLES(KNIVES)AFTER USE AND PROPERLY STORE. CLEAN/SANITIZE KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE-SEAL/REPLACE LOOSE GASKEKTS OF INTERIOR DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NECESSARY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REACH-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS OF FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS AND EXTERIOR 2-DR REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOUR AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
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Aug 25, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. NEXT TO THAT FREEZER WAS A REACH IN (SODA) COOLER WITH RUSTY RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE RACKS. -THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER (WITH THE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP) NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE HAS WORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS. MUST REPLACE. -THE WASH BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOMIS COMING UNATTACHED FROM THE WALL AND NEEDS RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THEM IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE CAN OPENER, THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS (INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS) HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. 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: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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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 VENTS AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, DINING AREA AND TOILET ROOM. REMOVE DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND GRAFFITI. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THERE IS A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING, SERVING AND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY TOOK THE ONLINE COURSE AND SATISFIED THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S REQUIREMENTS.
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Aug 14, 2017
Routine
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: FOUND 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, DOOR/DOOR FRAMES AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. SAUSAGE, DAIRY, HAM, SHRIMP, PIZZAS, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. NEXT TO THAT FREEZER WAS A REACH IN (SODA) COOLER WITH RUSTY RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE RACKS. -THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER (WITH THE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP) NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE HAS WORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS. MUST REPLACE. -THE WASH BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOMIS COMING UNATTACHED FROM THE WALL AND NEEDS RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THEM IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE CAN OPENER, THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS (INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS) HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. 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: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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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 VENTS AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, DINING AREA AND TOILET ROOM. REMOVE DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND GRAFFITI. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THERE IS A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING, SERVING AND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY TOOK THE ONLINE COURSE AND SATISFIED THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S REQUIREMENTS.
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Dec 29, 2016
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Benny's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Benny's Pizza on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Benny's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Benny's Pizza.
Has Benny's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Benny's Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Benny'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 Benny's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Benny's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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