Big Joes Pizzeria

3811 W 63Rd St, Chicago, IL 60629

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 18, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Big Joes Pizzeria. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 18, 2011. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Big Joes Pizzeria's record stops at Apr 18, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Big Joes Pizzeria is comfortably above that bar. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 18, 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. ALL STOCK IN BASEMENT MUST BE OFF FLOOR 6 INCHES. FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AND FREE FROM STANDING WATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST SHEILD AND MAINTAINAT ALL TIMES.

Aug 3, 2010

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Joes Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Joes Pizzeria on file is from Apr 18, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Big Joes Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Big Joes Pizzeria have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Big Joes Pizzeria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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