Connie's Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
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Going back to 2010, Connie's Pizza has 35 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 14, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 21 times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS AND GRILL IN KITCHEN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM A VALVE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE LARGE COOKING KETTLES IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT WATER VALVE. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE FLOOR NEED CLEANING BY THE STOVE AND FRYERS ALONG THE COOKING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A STOVE IN THE REAR OF THE PREP AREA NEAR THE PROOFERS NOT PROPERLY VENTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OVER STOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 3, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE PASTA/ DEEP FRYING PREP AREA, SERVER STATION NEAR DINING AREA, AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE GARDE MANGER PREP AREA NOT LABELED ON THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.11: OBSERVED PLATES AND WIRE FRY BASKETS NOT INVERTED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM IN THE DISPATCH AREA WITHOUT A GARBAGE WITH A LID FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED A LARGE OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL INSIDE OF THE OFFICE NEAR THE PROOFERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE/ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE DISPATCH AREA WITH TRASH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF REGROUTING AND FLOOR TILES REPLACED IN THE PASTA/DEEP FRYING PREP AREA AND THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN MENTIONED AREAS.
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Jan 30, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4): OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/18/2024, REPORT #2591234 #55: 6-201.11: OBSERVED GROUT NEEDED ON THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. OPENINGS IN THE LOWER PART OF THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND DRAINBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIONN7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER NEAR THE PERVERT DOUGH PROOFERS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANTIZE DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A): OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ABOVE THE ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE PASTA/ DEEP FRYING PREP AREA, SERVER STATION NEAR DINING AREA, AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE GARDE MANGER PREP AREA NOT LABELED ON THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.11: OBSERVED PLATES AND WIRE FRY BASKETS NOT INVERTED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM IN THE DISPATCH AREA WITHOUT A GARBAGE WITH A LID FOR DIPOSAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED A LARGE OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL INSIDE OF THE OFFICE NEAR THE PROOFERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE/ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE DISPATCH AREA WITH TRASH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF REGROUTING AND FLOOR TILES REPLACED IN THE PASTA/DEEP FRYING PREP AREA AND THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN MENTIONED AREAS.
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Jan 27, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/18/2024, REPORT #2591234 #55: 6-201.11: OBSERVED GROUT NEEDED ON THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. OPENINGS IN THE LOWER PART OF THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DIHWASHING MACHINE AND DRAINBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIONN7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING TEMP OBSERVED TO BE 148.0 MEASURED BY IRREVERSIBILE THERMOMETER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MAINTENANCE ON SITE. REVIEWED TAG REMOVAL PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER NEAR THE PERVERT DOUGH PROOFERS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANTIZE DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ABOVE THE ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE DISPATCH AREA WITH TRASH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF REGROUTING AND FLOOR TILES REPLACED IN THE PASTA/DEEP FRYING PREP AREA AND THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN MENTIONED AREAS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE PASTA/ DEEP FRYING PREP AREA, SERVER STATION NEAR DINING AREA, AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE GARDE MANGER PREP AREA NOT LABELED ON THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND WIRE FRY BASKETS NOT INVERTED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM IN THE DISPATCH AREA WITHOUT A GARBAGE WITH A LID FOR DIPOSAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL INSIDE OF THE OFFICE NEAR THE PROOFERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE/ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Mar 18, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED TWO HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE TO GO AREA WITH NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-402.12: OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WATER/COMPRESSOR CLOSET IN THE REAR PIZZA ASSEMBLY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE SAID CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH COOKING UTENSILS STORED IN DRIED GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. ALSO, OBSERVED GROUT NEEDED ON THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. OPENINGS IN THE LOWER PART OF THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DIHWASHING MACHINE AND DRAINBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE AREA. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE BEER CONTAINERS AND NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2024
Complaint
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ADULTERATED FOOD, A MOUSE DROPPING AND A BLACK PEEBLE INSIDE THE SALT STORAGE CONTAINER STORED IN THE REAR PIZZA ASSEMBLY AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE DISCARD OF APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCTS $40. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE SEVERAL COLD HOLDING UNITS. FOODS FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE WERE: SPINACH DIP (50.1F), 7 BOTTLES OF HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM (49.0F), PORK LINKS (45.0F), CHICKEN WINGS (45.0F), PORTIONED BEEF MEAT (49.0F), HALF AND HALF (50.0F), MILK (49.0F-50.0F). MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT AT $150. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FOUR REFRIGERATORS ON SITE. THE PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM BOILING UNIT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD (50.0F), PREP COOLER #3 ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE (55.0F), DESSERT COOLER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA (51.0F), AND COOLER AT THE COFFEE/BEVERAGE STATION NEAR THE DINING AREA (57.0F). ALL MENTIONED COLD HOLDING UNITS HAD TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON ALL UNITS. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH AND APRROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE LIVE ROACH WAS OBSERVED ON THE SHELF WITH CLEAN PLATES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE AREA WITH THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT: BEHIND THE PIZZA BAKING/ ASSEMBBLY EQUIPMENT, AT THE LOWER BACK OPENING PART OF THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE PIZZA TOPPING COLD HOLDING UNIT, WHERE THE SPEED RACKS ARE STORED IN THE REAR PIZZA ASSEMBLY AREA, IN THE WATER & COMPRESSOR ROOM IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, SURROUNDING THE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE UPPER OFFICES, AND UNDER THE COUNTER TOP BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AND REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-204.115 NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ABOVE THE ICE ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE PANEL. ICE MACHINES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE TO GO AREA WITH NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WATER/COMPRESSOR CLOSET IN THE REAR PIZZA ASSEMBLY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE SAID CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH COOKING UTENSILS STORED IN DRIED GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. ALSO, OBSERVED GROUT NEEDED ON THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. OPENINGS IN THE LOWER PART OF THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DIHWASHING MACHINE AND DRAINBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE AREA. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE BEER CONTAINERS AND NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 7, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SEWER GAS ODOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE FLOOR DRAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ONE MANAGER; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 7, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ON LINE PREPARING FOOD ITEMS WITH BARE HANDS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCH COOKED CHICKEN WINGS WITH BARE HAND AND PUT IN BASKET TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD CHICKEN HAVE EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND SINKS, AND WASHROOM SINKS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 76-80 DEGREES. MUST OPERATE ALL WATER SUPPLY ACCORDING TO LAW. MANAGER CONTACTED PLUMBER WHO ARRIVED WHILE ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HAND SINK IN SALAD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM GARBAGE CANS IN NEED OF COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND DISH ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 29, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED VERY LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE.
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Jun 28, 2021
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 3 LBS OF COOKED SAUSAGE AT 51.7F, AND ABOUT 3 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AND CHOPPED LETTUCE AT 51F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE COLD PRODUCTION PIZZA PREP AREA/ROOM AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WOMENS TOILET ROOM. HOT WATER AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS 62F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 65F AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AND 63 AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK (AT LEAST 100F) AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (AT LEAST 110F) AT ALL TIMES. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION ADEQUATE HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE COLD PRODUCTION PIZZA PREP AREA/ROOM AND EMPLOYEE'S WOMENS TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACK UP FROM WHEN THE HANDWASHING SINK IS IN USE LOCATED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA PIZZA PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND UTILIZED OTHER ADEQUATE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND CORRECTED THE VIOLATION BEFORE THE END OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE WITH A FOOT NOTE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED OR RAW (BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED VERY LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE.
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May 28, 2020
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE STOVES WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STOVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING, SALAD STATION, HOT LINE, PIZZA LINE, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HAND SINK IN THE PIZZA LINE AREA IN NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. DAMAGED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES ALSO FOUND IN THOSE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Feb 27, 2020
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE CAN OPENER IN THE SALAD STATION AREA HAS FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING, SALAD STATION, HOT LINE, PIZZA LINE, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HAND SINK IN THE PIZZA LINE AREA IN NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. DAMAGED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES ALSO FOUND IN THOSE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN ALL.
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82
Mar 6, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA OR SALAD PREP AREA; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THESE AREAS FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
10
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 AS REQUIRED. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. MUST OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
60
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARREAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005. (PREVIOUSLY VIOLATED ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2018).
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOUBLE DOORS IN THE DELIVERY AREA; MUST SEAL GAP TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO VIOLATION #60
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67
Sep 28, 2018
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE POLICY FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AND EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
5
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS IN DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: COVING MISSING BEHIND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGAN CERTIFICATES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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67
May 18, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL AIR VENTS TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING IN DISHROOM AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR DELIVERY AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Apr 13, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 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 15-18 FRUIT FLIES AT SODA BOX STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND CLEAN ALL AREAS TO REMOVE ANY STICKY BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FREE FROM BUILD UP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED ALL PREP AREAS. ALL CUTTING BOARDS DARK IN COLOR WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING BEHIND AND UNDER COOK LINE, UNDER AND AROUND POP IN THE BOX STATION, AND IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2 OUT 3 HAND SINKSS IN THE LADIES ROOM HAVE SLOW FLOWING WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT CITY PRESSURE.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Nov 30, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT PREP STATIONS OF FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON PIPES AGAINST WALL LEADING UP TO CEILING BEHIND EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT PIZZA PREP STATION IN PREP AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 1-COMP SINK IN BACK PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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86
Jun 23, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND SINK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND SINK PER CITY CODE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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95
Mar 17, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FYERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: RE-GROUT OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT PIZZA STATION UNDER EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AROUND PIZZA PREP TABLES IN PIZZA AREA AND AT SALAD STATION OF FOOD DEBRIS.
34
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS MUST WHERE HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER WITH HANDLE AWAY FROM ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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82
Mar 21, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.
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90
Jun 19, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION AT CONCESSION STAND #3 FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND A SAUSAGE PIZZA AT 129F (5LBS) APPROXIMATE VALUE $20.00 PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT HOT FOODS MUST ALWAYS BE AT 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.
3
95
Apr 22, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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95
Jan 14, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND A FLY TRAP INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE LARGE OPEN DOUGH MIXER IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
16
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: UNLABELED BOTTLE OF CLEAR LQUID ON KITCHE TABLE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO LABEL ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTAINERS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS USE AS A FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AS A FOOD SCOOP.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SEVERAL FOOD STRAINERS WITH LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MINOR LEAK UNDER DISH WASHING AREA 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SEVERAL COOLERS MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ALL.
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74
Jun 11, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SAUSAGE PIZZA SLICES AT 136.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5# OF FOOD WORTH $68. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES AMONG FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE CHANGE THEIR GLOVES WITHOUT FIRST WASHING THEIR HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
6
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAND WITHOUT FLOOR COVERING. FOOD SERVED FROM THE BOOTH ON A GRASS AREA OF THE PARK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR COVERING AT THE FOOD STAND.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD DISPENSER TRUCK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
40
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: A HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD STAND. MUST PROVIDE.
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78
Apr 1, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE (PIZZA PREP AREA), EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN UNITS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN SPLATTER FROM WALL BEHIND PIZZA PREP COOLER IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FROM BASE OF THREE COMP SINK FAUCET ACROSS FROM WALK-IN FREEZER.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME THERMOMETERS IN SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS (PREP COOLERS) NOT VISIBLE; MAKE VISIBLE.
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82
Mar 25, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN DISH MACHINE AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES AROUND/ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE-REMOVE MOLD, DIRT/DUST AND FOOD.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA.
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78
Aug 2, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 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 FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.
34
86
Mar 7, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND ABOUT 40 POUNDS OF COOKED PASTA INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT 51.2F, 50.8F, AND 49.6F. FOUND ABOUT 10 POUNDS OF COOKED BEEF RIBS AT 51.2F AND 52,3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISPOSE OF 50 POUNDS OF FOOD. VALUE AT $80.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COOL FOOD BEFORE STORING INSIDE COOLER. NO TIME TEMPERATURE LOGS FOR ABOVE FOOD MENTIONED.
3
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
31
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(CLOTHES, APRONS,ETC.)
41
86
Apr 5, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON FAN COVERS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
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. WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT PIZZA MAKING AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE
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90
Sep 3, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE PARTICLES FROM FOOD ETC.(VERY BUSY LUNCH HOURS TODAY)
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN SOME COOLERS NOT VISIBLE; MUST BE CONSPICUOUS
40
86
Jun 14, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE PARTICLES FROM FOOD ETC. (VERY BUSY LUNCH HOURS TODAY)
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN SOME COOLERS NOT VISIBLE; MUST BE CONSPICUOUS.
40
86
Feb 25, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AREA UNDER PIZZA PREP TABLE TO REMOVE CRUMBS FROM FOOD AND SPILLS FROM SAUCE. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED AND DUST. SOME DUST ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED AREA; REMOVE.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AREA BEHIND PIZZA PREP TABLE WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A RUBBER DRAIN STOPPER AT THREE COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA FOR MIDDLE COMPARTMENT.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS WHERE MISSING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Connie's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Connie's Pizza on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 35 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Connie's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 21 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 seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine 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.
How often is Connie's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Connie's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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