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California Pizza Kitchen

939 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2010
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Score
Low Risk

California Pizza Kitchen has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2010. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for California Pizza Kitchen dates to Apr 16, 2010.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Food in original container, properly labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2010
Tag Removal
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
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Apr 15, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND 1 FOOD PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 59.9F,SAID COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST REPAIR,NOTIFY THE CDPH VIA E-MAIL DELGADO_ALEJANDRO@CDPH.ORG 312-296-1223 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.ASSORTED FOODS THAT IS RAW CHICKEN,TUNA,SHRIMP,EGG ROLLS ETC. INTERNAL TEMPERATURES MEASURED (50.8F-58.8F)TOTAL#S 20#,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$250.ALL SAID FOODS WERE DISCARDED,DENATURED AT THIS TIME.
3
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 NO LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOOD PRODUCTS.
30
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.FOUND SOME WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
32
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.FOUND SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING.
33
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.FOUND SOME FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING,FLOOR IN UTILITY CLOSET IS DIRTY.
34
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.FOUND SOME VENTILATION COVERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS DUSTY,MUST REPAIR HOSE INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was California Pizza Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at California Pizza Kitchen on file is from Apr 16, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at California Pizza Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at California Pizza Kitchen.

Has California Pizza Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at California Pizza Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at California Pizza Kitchen 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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