Bnl's Pizza & Poke

926 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614

Pizza

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2018

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Bnl's Pizza & Poke, the earliest from 2017. The most recent report on file is from Apr 3, 2018. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Bnl's Pizza & Poke's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 3, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Bnl's Pizza & Poke on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2018

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE FRONT SELLING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRON PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 15, 2017

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 13, 2017

License

7 minor violations.

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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OR PROOF OF DUMPSTER SERVICE FOR BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DUMPSTER AND PROOF OF SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING TEST KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TEST KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO TEST SANITIZER IN 3-COMP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND AROUND MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN REAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP. DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUL ODOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND HAVE DRAIN (PLUMBING) SERVICED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bnl's Pizza & Poke last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bnl's Pizza & Poke on file is from Apr 3, 2018. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bnl's Pizza & Poke?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bnl's Pizza & Poke.

Has Bnl's Pizza & Poke's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bnl's Pizza & Poke have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bnl's Pizza & Poke 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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