Big Tonys Pizza
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2017
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Score
Big Tonys Pizza has been inspected eight times since 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 12, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Big Tonys Pizza's record stops at Sep 12, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Big Tonys Pizza is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Sep 12, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR REAR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE 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 DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION FANS AND CEILING IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 9, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, 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: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE KNOB LEAKING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Sep 8, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/STORAGE ROOM, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (PIZZA OVEN, DEEP FRYER, STOVE ETC).--------MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD (BY DOOR) IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE AND LEAKY FAUCET NECK AND HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT.
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Aug 18, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION (EXPIRED CERTIFICATE). INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, CHEESE, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS. 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: FOUND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO 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: FOUND DUST AND DIRT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLEANING CLOTHS LEFT OUT ON TABLES AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEANING/SANITIZING SOLUTION AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 9, 2013
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: THE KNIFE HOLDER IS DIRTY; WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE REAR SINK AREA IS DIRTY; WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE THE REAR SINK AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE PIZZA PREP COOLER IS WET AND DIRTY INSIDE; WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER INTERIOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE BASEMENT FLOOR IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE FLOOR.
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Nov 30, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST FROM WALL BY PIZZA OVEN
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Apr 27, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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 FLOOR BASEMENT AREA, KEEP DRY AND BETTER MAINTAINED
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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 REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA, LEAKING PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA, AND SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK
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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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, PROVIDE SHELVING TO BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ARTICLES
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Nov 21, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Tonys Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Tonys Pizza on file is from Sep 12, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Tonys Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Big Tonys Pizza.
Has Big Tonys Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Tonys Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Big Tonys Pizza 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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