Connie's Pizza

700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Pizza

Last inspected: May 20, 2014

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Connie's Pizza stretching back to 2010. Connie's Pizza was last inspected on May 20, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Connie's Pizza dates to May 20, 2014.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Connie's Pizza is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 20, 2014

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 25, 2013

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 2 CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 43.3-46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $120. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

Inspector notes: REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER AT THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE BASIN CAN HOLD WATER.

Sep 26, 2012

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS ARE USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.

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

Inspector notes: BROKEN CHEST FREEZER DOOR, EXPOSED INSULATION, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MISSING AND BROKEN THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS PLACED IN WARMEST PART OF THE COOLER.

Mar 30, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INTERIOR LEDGES OF FRONT COOLERS & DRY STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DUST/FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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

Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER & UNDER 3-COMP SINK MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/DUST/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Jun 15, 2010

Routine

1 minor violation.

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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. Observed dust/food debris on shelves above 3-compartment sink. Must clean/sanitize all unclean shelves.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Connie's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Connie's Pizza on file is from May 20, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Connie's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Connie's Pizza.

Has Connie's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Connie's Pizza have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Connie's 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.

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