Connie's Pizza-Mccormick Place North
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2018
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Going back to 2010, Connie's Pizza-Mccormick Place North has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 3, 2018. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 3, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Apr 3, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 29, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH PINK, AND BROWN DISCOLORING AT THE ICE CHUTE. INTERIOR OF MACHINE MUST BE CLEAN TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER. POP BOX SODA STATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED SOF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 4, 2017
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER OF PAPER AND DERIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Apr 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKET AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE DOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPACE GASKET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. THE WALL COVING BEHIND THE PEPSI COOLER ALONG THE FRONT SERVING LINE IS LOOSE; REATTACH COVING TO WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE THE GELATO IS SERVED; MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL.
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Jul 7, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTS.
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Jun 29, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING UTENSILS WITHOUT SANITIZING, SINK NOT SET UP PROPERLY, NO SANITIZER IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MGR TO WASH AND SANITZE UTENSILS ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE i,e. CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 60 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN KITCHEN AREAS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITY NOT MAINTAINED, FOUND ONE OF THE COMPARTMENT AT THE THREE PART SINK CLOGGED, NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTIAN PLUMBING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT PREP KITCHEN HAND SINK, TOO CLOSE TO DEEP FRYER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTS.
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Sep 25, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE RUBBER GASKET AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER AT THE SOUTH END OF THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER BENDING; REPAIR TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM THE UNIT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME DUST OBSERVED ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN IN REAR KITCHEN; CLEAN AND REMOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK. (WORK ORDER IN WITH BUILDING MAINTENANCE)
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Nov 14, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 19, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY SINKS AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS BY PASTA STATION.
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Aug 2, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER-PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES. PROVIDE PANEL FOR UNUSED ONE COMPARTMENT DISPOSAL SINK-REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP.
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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. REPAIR FLOOR SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR AT PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS BY SODA REFRIGERATION UNITS AND DRY STRORAGE ROOM NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER.
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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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, STORAGE ROOMS, AND FOOD SERVING LINE. CLEAN DUSTY VENT COVER AT LARGE PIZZA OVEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT WASH COMPARTMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REPAIR MALFUNCTIONING EXTERNAL THERMOMETERS AT REFRIGERATION UNITS
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Jul 23, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 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 10 FRUIT FLIES AT REAR PREP AREA AROUND HAND WASH SINK AND GARBAGE BIN, 30 FRUIT FLIES AT WALLS, CABINETS INSIDE SODA FOUNTAIN UNITS AT DINING AREA. ALSO, NOTED 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER COLD HOLD UNITS AT SERVING LINE, UNUSED COLD HOLDING UNITS AT SECOND HALF OF SAME SERVING LINE, AND AROUND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER-PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES. PROVIDE PANEL FOR UNUSED ONE COMPARTMENT DISPOSAL SINK-REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP. PAINT RUSTY STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT IN PIZZA PREP AREA. REPLACE GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN POOR REPAIR AT PREP AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE SODA FOUNTAIN UNITS, PIZZA PAN RACKS, FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALL SECTIONS AT HAND WASH SINKS, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PANEL NEXT TO TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. REPAIR FLOOR SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR AT PIZZA PREP AREA, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND COLD HOLDING UNITS AT SERVING LINES, DISH WASHING AREA, AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS BY SODA REFRIGERATION UNITS AND DRY STRORAGE ROOM NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER.
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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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, STORAGE ROOMS, AND FOOD SERVING LINE. CLEAN DUSTY VENT COVER AT LARGE PIZZA OVEN. EXPOSED INSULATION AT PIPING BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK-INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT WASH COMPARTMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REPAIR MALFUNCTIONING EXTERNAL THERMOMETERS AT REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Connie's Pizza-Mccormick Place North last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Connie's Pizza-Mccormick Place North on file is from Apr 3, 2018. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Connie's Pizza-Mccormick Place North?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Connie's Pizza-Mccormick Place North.
Has Connie's Pizza-Mccormick Place North's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Connie's Pizza-Mccormick Place North have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Connie's Pizza-Mccormick Place North 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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