Chop Touhy — Main Pizza Chalavi

2931 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
American
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2019
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 16 inspections at Chop Touhy — Main Pizza Chalavi, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 18, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 18, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up seven times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 18, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT/DIARRHEAL SUPPLY KIT.(SANITIZING SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND CANNED GOODS STORED UNDER NON DRIPPING SEWER PIPES AT BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST RELOCATE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DIPPER WELL IMPROPERLY INSTALLED FOR SCOOPED ICE CREAM.(MUST INSTALL RUNNING WATER). MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 29, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOP HOLDERS. MUST HAVE A DIPPER WELL WITH A CONTINUOUS FLOW OF WATER FOR IN USE UTENSILS FOR ICE CREAM AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOAM USED TO CLOSE HOLES IN FLOOR AND WALLS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. FOAM IS PROHIBITED BECAUSE IT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE FOAM AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
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May 4, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD AT REAR KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN AT REAR KITCHEN. NOTED INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS GREASY AT REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTEDMANAGEMENT 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: NOTED PEELED PAINT AT WALLS AT FRONT DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELD CAPS MISSING ON LIGHTS OVER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT CAPS AND TO PROPERLY INSTALL SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT REAR KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. NOTED GREASY HOOD AND FILTERS AT HOT LINE AT REAR KITCHED.INSTRUCTED MAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 16, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND THE FRONT SALAD BAR ARE NOT CLEAN. ALSO, BOTTOM SHELF ON PREP TABLES IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF CABINETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND IN THE TOILET ROOM ARE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 1, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE FOLLOWING COOLERS; 6-DOOR COOLER ON THE EAST WALL IN THE PREP AREA; PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE OVEN; AND THE 1-DOOR COOLER ON THE SOUTH WALL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS, AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA ARE DAMAGED AND HAVE PEELING PAINT, AND WALLS IN REAR PREP ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT HAVE UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 6, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE FOLLOWING COOLERS; 6-DOOR COOLER ON THE EAST WALL IN THE PREP AREA; PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE OVEN; AND THE 1-DOOR COOLER ON THE SOUTH WALL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS, AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA ARE DAMAGED AND HAVE PEELING PAINT, AND WALLS IN REAR PREP ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT HAVE UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 29, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TOTAL OF 75 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT; IN CORNERS OF THE FURNACE ROOM ON FIRST LEVEL; BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS ON THE EAST WALL IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE CORNER UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACK ON THE SOUTH WALL OF THE BASEMENT, AND INSIDE THE MOP CLOSET IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE FIRST LEVEL. OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT ON DRY STORAGE GOODS AND EMPTY BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR. ALSO, THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 HOLE ON THE BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND LIVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD ON REAR EXT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSIL BEING STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND A PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN COOLERS. BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE FOLLOWING COOLERS; 6-DOOR COOLER ON THE EAST WALL IN THE PREP AREA; PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE OVEN; AND THE 1-DOOR COOLER ON THE SOUTH WALL IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE GREASE BOX UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZERS, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS, CLEAN GREASE BOX AND FREEZERS. GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS OR GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, OVEN, FRYERS, BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE STOVE. THE MOUNTED CAN OPENER IS NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. (NOT EXCESSIVE). STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA, AND THE INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED 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: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEANED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR, AND IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, FLOOR CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE 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 HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. WALL JOINT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, BY HAND SINK, NEEDS TO BE SEALED. MISSING AND DETACHED WALL TILE, AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SAID TOILET ROOM. CEILING PAINT IS PEELING IN REAR PREP. WALLS IN FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA HAS PEELING PAINT, AND WALLS IN REAR PREP ARE NOT CLEAN. ALSO, WALL BASE IN MISSING IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT HAVE UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 27, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust fan grill in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Sep 9, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Jan 30, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BASEMENT AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LIGHT BULBS INSIDE 2 REACH IN COOLERS. MUST BE SHATTERPROOF BULBS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE REMOVED OR CLEANED AND STORED PROPERLY.(OLD COFFEE MACHINE,ETC.)
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Jan 10, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 3, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITIES AT THE BACK OF THE FURNACE, MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY OVER 20 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS,7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS,POTS,PANS AND DISHES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED .
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ALL THE X3 CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT, WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE GRILL,DEEP FRYER AND STOVE WITH GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. DUST ACCUMULATED AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD AND FILTER. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE FRONT COUNTER FOR THE CUSTOMER HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER.WATER TEMPERATURE AT 75F. (EXPOSED HAND SINK IS USED BY THE CUSTOMER FOR RELIGOUS PURPOSES TO WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE EATING THE BREAD). NOTIFIED FIELD SUPERVISOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SERVING IN THE SALAD COUNTER AND HEAD COOK NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR WHILE PREPARING, COOKING AND SERVING FOODS.
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May 24, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: #41 remains to be corrected by 8/17/11.
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May 17, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVING IN THE SMALL STORAGE CLOSET IN THE FRONT AREA,BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP BOX OF THE 3 COMPT SINK, INSIDE THE CABINET WITH PLASTIC BAG AND APRON AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER, AND UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER IN THE FRONT AREA, OVER 45 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 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. MUST PROVIDE LABEL IN ALL FOOD THAT IS NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN THE 3 DOOR COOLER, 6 DOOR COOLER AND THE PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE ICE MACHINE AND SANITIZE. CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE PIZZA COOLER, THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND MAINTAIN.
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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 IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE SALAD BAR, UNDER ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(PIZZA OVEN, GRILL, STOVE AND DEEP FRYER),INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT ESPECIALLY UNDER THE WIRE RACKS,AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL COVING 4" INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPT SINK 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BY THE COOKING AREA, MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF THE PRIVATE WASHROOM. NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
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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. MISSING THERMOMETER IN ALL FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AND IN SOME COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. OLD COOKING EQUIPMENTS, CHAIRS, HARDWARE, TOOLS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ARTICLES NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT / INSECTS HARBORAGE. PROVIDE PALLETS OR SHELVINGS TO STORED EVERYTHING FROM THE FLOOR.
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Mar 12, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 9, 2010
License
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: Hand washing of all tableware and drinking utensils shall be accomplished by the use of warm water at a temperature of 110F to 120F containing an adequate amount of detergent effective to remove grease and solids. IIMPROPER WASH TEMPERATURE FOR DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 120. MUST ENSURE PROPER AMOUNTS OF HOT WATER FOR ENTIRE PREMISES.
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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. GAPS UNDER FRONT AND 2 REAR DOORS. MUST SEAL.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. MISSING SOAP IN FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS, BROKEN HAND DRYER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE SOAP, DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND WASTE CONTAINERS FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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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. HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST SEAL.
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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. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SUSHI AREA, REAR KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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. WATER ON FLOOR IN CLOSET AT BOTTOM OF BASEMENT STAIRS AND UNDER COMPRESSOR NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST DETERMINE SOURCE AND REPAIR. MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR. CLEAN HOOD VENT IN REAR KITCHEN. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL OR REMOVE THREADS HERE AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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. PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND HAVE ALL UNITS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. REMOVE TIRE AND GARBAGE BAGS FROM DUMPSTER AREA. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT. STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chop Touhy — Main Pizza Chalavi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chop Touhy — Main Pizza Chalavi on file is from Jul 18, 2019. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chop Touhy — Main Pizza Chalavi?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Chop Touhy — Main Pizza Chalavi.

Has Chop Touhy — Main Pizza Chalavi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chop Touhy — Main Pizza Chalavi have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chop Touhy — Main Pizza Chalavi means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.