Big Tonys Pizza 4
Last inspected: Nov 28, 2011
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Across the available record, Big Tonys Pizza 4 has four inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 28, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Big Tonys Pizza 4's record stops at Nov 28, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Food in original container, properly labeled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Big Tonys Pizza 4 is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Nov 28, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 21, 2011
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.FOUND SEWAGE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR CAUSING A FOUL ODOR IN BASEMENT AREA/ DRY-FOOD STORAGE AREA,WE OBSERVED A BLACK PLASTIC HOSE CONNECTED TO PLUMBING PIPE AND SEWAGE WASTE WATER BEING DISPOSED INTO A FLOOR DRAIN SAME AREA.3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN LOOSE BASE OF FAUCET,LEAKING WATER AT PIPE BENEATH SAID SINK ALSO WATER BACKING UP FROM OPEN FLOOR-SITE DRAIN WHEN 1 COMPARTMENT IS FILLED THEN RELEASED.A DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS AREA.ALSO A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS REQUIRED AT THE MOP SINK.ALSO ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AREA REQUIRED FOR SAID SINK.MUST REPAIR TO GOOD WORKING CONDITION PER CITY CODE.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR THE PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED I.E.MISSING ADEQUATE DOCUMENTATION REGARDING PESTICIDES AND TREATMENT MAP LOCATIONS FOR THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENNT NOTHING FOR BASEMENT IS NOTED ON THE LOG BOOK .MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE,WASTE GREASE CONTAINERS NOT MAINTAINED I.E.WE OBSERVED OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER,LIDS TO DUMPSTER ARE IN POOR REPAIR,WASTE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON EXTERIOR SURFACE THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS.MUST NOTIFY THE DISPOSAL COMPANY,REPLACE SAID LIDS,DETAIL CLEAN WASTE GREASE CONTAINER.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT REAR SHELVINGS NOT LABELED MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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.MUST REPLACE ALL WORNED OUT PIZZA BOARDS NOTED AT PIZZA PREP AREA.
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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.A DETAIL CLEANING IS NEEDED AT INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND GASKETS ATTACHED.
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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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING BASEMENT AREAS.
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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 SEAL ALL OPENINGS NOTED ON UPPER WALLS IN PARTY ROOM,PROVIDE SCREEN OVER THE EXHAUST FAN SAME AREA ABOVE REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS ALSO REMOVE GRAFFITI ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT BULBS OVER FRONT PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
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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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROGHOUT THE PREMISES AND DETAIL CLEAN HOOD SURFACES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE EAST STORAGE ROOMS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS DUE TO PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 25, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 28, 2010
License
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED / READY TO FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON COUNTERS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON DOUGH MIXER MACHINE,AND ON PIZZA OVEN WALLS.ALSO REPAIR INSIDE BASE OF REACH IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE HOODLINE VENT COVER MISSING ON HOOD.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS / STAINS ON 3COMP.SINKS,MOP SINK,TOILET BOWLS AT REAR DINING AREA,AND EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN REACH IN FREEZER.ALSO BASE OF HOOD AND WALLS ON HOOD NEEDS CLEANING.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON WALLS IN #2 3COMP.SINK ROOM,AND IN THE OFFICE BY FRONT KITCHEN,AND AT #1 3COMP.SINK/MOP SINK AREA WITH STAIN.ALSO MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES AT KITCHEN,AND AT REAR PREP AREAS ,ALSO IN REAR TOILET ROOMS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT IN GENTS TOILET AT REAR DINING AREA,AND REPAIR LIGHT FIXTURES IN FRONT DINING AREA AT PREP AREAS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,REPAIR FAUCET LEAKING AT MOP SINK,AND HOT WATER KNOB ON #1 3COMP.SINK.ALSO MUST REPLACE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MISSING ON MOP AND 3COMP.SINKS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UN-USABLE EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES OR REPAIR,CLEAN AND USE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Tonys Pizza 4 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Tonys Pizza 4 on file is from Nov 28, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Tonys Pizza 4?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Big Tonys Pizza 4.
Has Big Tonys Pizza 4's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Big Tonys Pizza 4 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Big Tonys Pizza 4 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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