Coalfire Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Coalfire Pizza has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2015. Coalfire Pizza was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 14 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. DELIME THE INTERIOR OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 25, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT BEHIND FOOD PREPARATION TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, WALLS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES AND OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN THE NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST SEAL REPLACE AND REPAIR CEILING. MUST MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING AREA, UNDERNEATH STAIRS AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 21, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 135.0F MEASURED BY DISHWASHING DISK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 180F. FACILITY USING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE AND FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT BEHIND FOOD PREPARATION TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, WALLS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES AND OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN THE NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST SEAL REPLACE AND REPAIR CEILING. MUST MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING AREA, UNDERNEATH STAIRS AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS AND CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 19, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHIG SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE AND FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT BEHIND FOOD PREPARATION TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, WALLS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES AND OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN THE NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST SEAL REPLACE AND REPAIR CEILING. MUST MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING AREA, UNDERNEATH STAIRS AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS AND CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 11, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE NORTHERN BASEMENT IN THE NORTH WESTERN CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.
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Oct 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 129.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS IN USE BY FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE MINIMUM FINAL RINSE TEMPERTAURE FOR SANITIZING. MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND MANAGER INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 165F AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR SANITIZING UNTIL MACHINE IS REPAIRED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/02/2023, REPORT #2576726: #53) - 5-501.17: - "NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS." #53) - 6-501.19: "NOTED THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE MINERAL BUILD UP ON NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE ALL EXCESSIVE HARDWATER AND MINERAL BUILD UP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK IN HAND SINK FROM DRAIN LOCATED IN DISH AREA NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT CLUTTERED ALONG SOUTH WALL AT SOUTHERN SIDE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR OR REMOVE THEM IF NOT USED FOR FACILITY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN BAR STORED WITH HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOPS AND ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN PREP BINS AND STORAGE BINS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE NORTHERN BASEMENT IN THE NORTH WESTERN CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.
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Jun 2, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURES OF ASSORTED CHEESES INSIDE THE CHEESE SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF45.3F/48F/46.7F/ 43.9F/52F/46.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 44 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $180.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER WITH ASSORTED CHEESES AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 58.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHER WITH GAUGE READING 190F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED A VERY THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER AND INNER LINNING COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. ISTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ROTTEN WOOD AT THE CEILING WITH MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE BASMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLES AND OPENINGS AND REPLACE WOOD.
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Mar 4, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON TOP OF 3-DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER- SAUSAGE HELD AT 47.5 F AND CHEESE HELD AT 60.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME PREP AREA REACH-IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT CLUTTERED ALONG NORTH WALL AT 3705 N SOUTHPORT SIDE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR OR REMOVE THEM.
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Jan 15, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TOMATOES 46.4F, SAUSAGE 46.7F, MEAT BALLS 49.5F, PORK 47.9F, MUSHROOMS 45.1F,SAUCE 47.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 49 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $167.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 51F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 187F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL SINKS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED SPRAYER AT THE DISH WASHING AREA HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS AT THE BASEMENT BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jan 3, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # DATED VIOLATION #58 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS COULD NOT SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DESIGNED AND USED ONLY FOR HAND WASHING NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CURRENTLY THERE IS A LARGE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK DESIGNED TO BE USED AS A PREP SINK BEING USED AS A HANDWASHING SINK. ONE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST GO BACK TO ITS INTENDED USE AND BE A PREP SINK ONLY. OBSERVED FLOOR MOP SINK BEING USED AS PREP SINK AND NEED TO GO BACK TO ITS INTENDED USE TO BE A MOP SINK ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT IN LIQUOR STORAGE, DRY STORAGE UNDER STAIRS, UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 1/7/20 INSPECTOR RETURNED TO FINISH INSPECTION AND PEST CONTROL HAD BEEN CONTACTED. ALL DROPPINGS WERE CLEANED AND ALL AFFECTED AREAS WERE SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CORRECTED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORED DIRECTLY UNDER SEWER LINES. ALL LIQUOR WAS MOVED FROM UNDER SEWER LINES DURING INSPECTION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REFERT TO VIOLATION #60
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Jan 18, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SET IN ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH DIRTY DISHES IN THE WASH BIN AND NO SANITIZER IN THE FINAL RINSE COMPARTMENT. 0 PPM QUATERNARY SANITIZER THAT IS USED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED WHILE SETTING THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROPERLY SET WITH SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS BEING IMPROPERLY COOLED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS OF COOKED MEATBALLS FOUND TIGHTLY COVERED IN A DEEP CONTAINER AT 82.4F. ALSO OBSERVED 50 LBS OF COOKED SAUSAGE IN TWO SEPARATE LARGE, DEEP CONTAINERS, ALSO TIGHTLY COVERED AT 97.9F AND 95F. NO COOLING LOGS ON SITE. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS FOR COOKED FOODS, COOLING TEMPERATURE AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES THE ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $160.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NUMBER OF HAND SINKS FOUND NOT ADEQUATE. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PIZZA PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR PRINTED ON THE MENU. NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU FOR CESAR SALAD DRESSING BEING MADE WITH RAW EGG. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY TOILET IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF BASEMENT NEAR THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN, MISSING CEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET CLOTH TOWELS AS LINERS INSIDE CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS TOMATOES AND RADISHES IN THE SALAD PREPARATION COOLER. MUST NOT USE WET CLOTHS AS LINER FOR FOODS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: : MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: : PIZZA PREP TABLE REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: TWO OPEN WALLS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND PIZZA PREP SINK THAT ARE USED AS ACCESS PANELS TO THE OVEN VENTILATION SYSTEM. MUST SEAL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE GREATER LIGHTING.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 17, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR PRINTED ON THE MENU. NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU FOR CESAR SALAD DRESSING BEING MADE WITH RAW EGG. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NUMBER OF HAND SINKS FOUND NOT ADEQUATE. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PIZZA PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PIZZA PREP TABLE REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOUNGE CHAIR ON REAR PATIO TO OUT DOOR GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF BASEMENT NEAR THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN, MISSING CEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: TWO OPEN WALLS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND PIZZA PREP SINK THAT ARE USED AS ACCESS PANELS TO THE OVEN VENTILATION SYSTEM. MUST SEAL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 6, 2017
Complaint
7 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 SMALL FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES AROUND 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK AREA AND APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES AT MAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DARK-STAINED AND DETACHING CAULKING BEHIND DISH MACHINE SPRAY SINK. MUST NOT STORE PIZZA BOXES UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. MUST NOT STORE FOOD OR FOOD EQUIPMENT UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES, OR PROVIDE GUTTER SYSTEM TO PREVENT POSSIBLE OVERHEAD LEAKING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUSTY FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACKISH COLORED STAINS ON WALL BELOW DISH MACHINE SPRAY SINK. OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE WALLS UNDER THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP TABLE. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE WALL AND CEILING SURROUNDING THE WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THESE SURFACES. OBSERVED THE WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE DISH MACHINE TO BE DAMAGED- CHIPPING PAINT, POCK MARKS, DRYWALL EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED GLASS LIGHT BULBS ABOVE TABLE TOP WHERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PREP TABLE SET UP IN THIS BASEMENT WITH HOT PAD FOR COOKING, A LARGE MIXER AND BLENDERS. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, THAT IS CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE TO THIS BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FROM HOT WATER HEATER DRAINING ONTO FLOOR IN BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY ROUTE THE DRAIN TO THE FLOOR DRAIN AND ELIMINATE STANDING WATER. MUST INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO OUTDOORS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS FOR ICE SCOOP STORAGE.
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Jan 19, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DISHMACHINE DRAIN PAN NOT FASTENED TO WALL. MUST FASTEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jul 13, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT.MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jun 16, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coalfire Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coalfire Pizza on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coalfire Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Coalfire Pizza.
Has Coalfire Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coalfire Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Coalfire 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.
How often is Coalfire Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coalfire Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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