Big G's Pizza
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
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Score
Big G's Pizza appears in inspection records 19 times, starting in 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 25, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited eight times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORED FOOD ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK INFRONT PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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67
May 15, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: : 4-602.13--- THE COUNTER AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR, BLACKENED, MOLDY CAULKING. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE.
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May 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2560452 ON 7-8-22 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #44- OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT(TONGS) STORED ABOVE THE SPRINKLER AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID COOKING EQUIPMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.#47- OBSERVED UNPROTECTED WOOD SURFACE IN DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#55- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP UNDER THE COMMERCIAL MIXER AND PIZZA OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID LOCATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MONITOR.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR STAND MIXER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE COUNTER AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR, BLACKENED, MOLDY CAULKING. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE ----SHELVING UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER/HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER/HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE AND BEHIND THE REAR BOX FREEZER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----- WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR HAND-WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Jul 8, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFICATE STATING MANAGER RETOOK EXAM AND PASSED ON 03/10/2022. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SIX MONTHS FROM EXAMINATION DATE AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL COPY ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT(TONGS) STORED ABOVE THE SPRINKLER AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID COOKING EQUIPMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNPROTECTED WOOD SURFACE IN DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP UNDER THE COMMERCIAL MIXER AND PIZZA OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID LOCATIONS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLOWN-OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULBS.
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Sep 30, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: : 3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: : 4-501.11--- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET WITH EXPOSED INSULATION ON THE LID OF THE BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: : 4-602.13-- COUNTERTOP SURROUNDING THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK DIRTY WITH BLACKENED MOLD ACCUMULATION UNDER THE PLEXIGLASS COVERING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTERTOP.----INTERIOR OF THE SAME SINK STAINED WITH DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT AND INSIDE COOLERS. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- MISSING CEILING/TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AT THE REAR DISH AREA.-----BOTH CEILING VENTS IN THE WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 22, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO FUNCTIONAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON-SITE TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. THERMOMETER ON SITE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST PROVIDE A FUNCTIONAL, CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5-3-21 REPORT #2501017 WAS NOT CORRECTED. #58- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET WITH EXPOSED INSULATION ON THE LID OF THE BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: COUNTERTOP SURROUNDING THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK DIRTY WITH BLACKENED MOLD ACCUMULATION UNDER THE PLEXIGLASS COVERING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTERTOP.----INTERIOR OF THE SAME SINK STAINED WITH DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT AND INSIDE COOLERS. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING/TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AT THE REAR DISH AREA.-----BOTH CEILING VENTS IN THE WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 3, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 22, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE PIZZAS IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. CHEESE PIZZA AT 87.1F, SAUSAGE PIZZA AT 95.7F AND CHICKEN ALFREDO PIZZA AT 96.3F. EMPLOYEE DID NOT PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE MECHANISM FOR INDICATING THE POINT IN TIME WHEN FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL TO THE 4-6 HOUR DISCARD TIME AND DID NOT PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE. OBSERVED THE PIZZA WAS NOT MARKED TO INDICATE WHAT TIME THE PIZZA SHOULD BE REMOVED. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD FOOD IMMEDIATELY. WEIGHT OF PIZZA APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AND COST OF $25.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE NOT PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA, CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT REGISTER AREA, EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AND IN REAR NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 26, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL SUCH FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
37
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED PREPARED COOKIES ON DISPLAY FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOODS CONTAINERS IN COOLERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTERS FOUND DIRTY WITH DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE SPRAY ARM NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND SHELVING, UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. WALL UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 23, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.ONCE A PRODUCT IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOOD TONGS STORED ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED DUE TO CLOSE TO SAID SINK TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,REMOVE EXCESS WATER FROM INTERIOR BASE OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,KEEP IT DRY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED AT DISH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 5, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, CRANBERRIES, ETC.)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AN DRAIN RACK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 28, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED AND DATED MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly 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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Apr 2, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ALSO NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COCA-COLA STAND UP REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANLDERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH EMPLOYEES NAMES ON PREMISES.
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Feb 4, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED PIZZAS (CHEESE, SAUSAGE, MACARONI, PEPPERONI, PINEAPPLE PIZZAS) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 71.2 F TO 73.3 F ON COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ALSO NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COCA-COLA STAND UP REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NO HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH EMPLOYEES NAMES ON PREMISES.
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Jan 8, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ALSO NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COCA-COLA STAND UP REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NO HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH EMPLOYEES NAMES ON PREMISES.
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78
Jun 12, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SEAL ALL DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE TO PREVENT PEST/RODENTS INTRUSION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Mar 27, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS 6 INCHES OF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA FOR EASY OF CLEANING PEST MONITORING(FOOD PROTECTION).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE DIRT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH PALLETS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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May 4, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PIZZA PREP COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE TO BE 49.5F. MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F. OR BELOW.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST PIECE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ie: LARGE POT AND STRAINER, OR REMOVE OR REPLACE EQUIPMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big G's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big G's Pizza on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big G's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Big G's Pizza.
Has Big G's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big G's Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Big G'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 Big G's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big G's Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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