Blaze Il Store 1 Llc. — Blaze Pizza
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2022
90
Score
Going back to 2013, Blaze Il Store 1 Llc. — Blaze Pizza has 13 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Sep 8, 2022. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Blaze Il Store 1 Llc. — Blaze Pizza dates to Sep 8, 2022.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Blaze Il Store 1 Llc. — Blaze Pizza's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FRONT PREP AREA.
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90
May 25, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 22, 2020
Routine
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS- SAUSAGE, CHEESE, PEPPERONI, ETC.- ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 14, 2019
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 critical violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SPINACH 46.8F/44.6, CHICKEN 45.5F, CHEESE 48.6F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Jun 12, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES CHESSE, SAUSAGE, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST OBTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 23, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE MOISTURE AND PARTICULATE MATTER FROM FLOOR UNDER SELF SERVICE SODA MACHINE.
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Feb 3, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED DARK COLORED STAINS ON THE FLOOR AND COVING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED DIRTY STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND ELIMINATE STANDING WATER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING ON THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Feb 26, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Jun 2, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS: REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS, MOP WITH AN APPROPRIATE CLEANING SOLUTION, AND LEAVE AS LITTLE WATER ON FLOORS AS POSSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE VENT, CEILING, AND WALLS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND DESK AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 20, 2015
Complaint
6 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: OBSERVED OVER 120 SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT (REAR PREP, FRONT PREP, DINING AREA). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1092914 DATED 4-11-14 NOT CORRECTED: "DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINET AT BEVERAGE STATION." OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS: REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS, MOP WITH AN APPROPRIATE CLEANING SOLUTION, AND LEAVE AS LITTLE WATER ON FLOORS AS POSSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE VENT, CEILING, AND WALLS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND DESK AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A SANITARY MANNER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINET AT BEVERAGE STATION.
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Dec 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 12, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: THE EAST ENTRANCE TO THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION SUCH AS A BARRIER OR SWINGING DOOR. NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blaze Il Store 1 Llc. — Blaze Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blaze Il Store 1 Llc. — Blaze Pizza on file is from Sep 8, 2022. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blaze Il Store 1 Llc. — Blaze Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Blaze Il Store 1 Llc. — Blaze Pizza.
Has Blaze Il Store 1 Llc. — Blaze Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blaze Il Store 1 Llc. — Blaze Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Blaze Il Store 1 Llc. — Blaze 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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