D'agostinos Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2025
100
Score
D'agostinos Pizza has been inspected 14 times since 2018. On Apr 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 15 times.
D'agostinos Pizza's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 2, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2591539 ON 03/22/2024. #49. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF KITCHEN DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE BUILD UP INSIDE THE MACHINE #55. OBSERVED BADLY STAINED, GREASE ENCRUSTED, DIRTY AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, ABOVE THE PIZZA OVENS, MUST REPLACE. 6-201.17 NOTED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS BADLY STAINED AND DIRTY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, FRONT BAR AREA. ALSO OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MENS' WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME UPPER PORTIONS AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BASEMENT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BETWEEN EQUIPMENT IN FRONT BAR AREA AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALL FAN ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN AND ELETRICAL WALL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 22, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13--- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF KITCHEN DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE BUILD UP INSIDE THE MACHINE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-- OBSERVED BADLY STAINED, GREASE ENCRUSTED, DIRTY AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, ABOVE THE PIZZA OVENS, MUST REPLACE. 6-201.17--- NOTED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS BADLY STAINED AND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING, PEELING DOOR MATERIAL AND THE BOTTOM PORTION. MUST REPLACE.
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Mar 20, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 FROM REPORT #2590959 ON 3-13-24 NOT CORRECTED. 60- 8-404.13(B:4) .#55-: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE BY THE GREASE TRAP, GREASE RECEPTACLE AND HEATING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)----TORN/MISSING PLASTIC DOOR CURTAIN INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)--- NOTED THE FOLLOWING DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS: INTERIOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,PLASTIC FOOD CART ON THE COOKS LINE, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE FLOOR STAND MIXER, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 4-602.13--- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF KITCHEN DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE BUILD UP INSIDE THE MACHINE.----INTERIOR OF THE OUTDOOR SOILED LINEN CONTAINER WITH DEBRIS,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-- OBSERVED BADLY STAINED, GREASE ENCRUSTED, DIRTY AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, ABOVE THE PIZZA OVENS, MUST REPLACE.---- WALL FAN ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR TO WALKWAY WITH EXCESSIVE DUST/GREASE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH BARS WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 6-201.17--- NOTED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS BADLY STAINED AND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING, PEELING DOOR MATERIAL AND THE BOTTOM PORTION. MUST REPLACE. 6-501.114--- ALL CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS ON THE REAR WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Mar 13, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1-23-23 REPORT #2570121 NOT CORRECTED.#39- NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.#39- FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.#53-: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT THE PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.#53- NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISE AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.#55-: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE BY THE GREASE TRAP, GREASE RECEPTACLE AND HEATING UNIT.#56- NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND STATED POSTED FROM REPORT #2570121 ON 1-23-23 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES AT THIS TIME. TODAYS SUMMARY POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED SODA CASES MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AT THE DELIVERY AREA.
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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 BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR FOOD/SPICE CONTAINERS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----TORN/MISSING PLASTIC DOOR CURTAIN INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS: INTERIOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,PLASTIC FOOD CART ON THE COOKS LINE, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE FLOOR STAND MIXER, TABLE TOP CAN OPENER, FOOD ENCRUSTED FRY SLICER, METAL PIZZA HOLDER RACK NEAR DELIVERY AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF KITCHEN DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE BUILD UP INSIDE THE MACHINE.----INTERIOR OF THE OUTDOOR SOILED LINEN CONTAINER WITH DEBRIS, OLD DIRTY MOP HEAD ETC.---INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE A PLASTIC TABLECLOTH AS A SPLASH GUARD AT THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST BE CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BADLY STAINED, GREASE ENCRUSTED, DIRTY AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, ABOVE THE PIZZA OVENS, AT BASEMENT LIQUOR AREA. MUST REPLACE.-----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DIRTY.---- WALL FAN ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR TO WALKWAY WITH EXCESSIVE DUST/GREASE.FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND BROKEN BEER BOTTLES.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH BARS WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. ----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE WASHABLE MATS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS BADLY STAINED AND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING, PEELING DOOR MATERIAL AND THE BOTTOM PORTION. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS ON THE REAR WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 23, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025
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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 35 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $73.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE BY THE GREASE TRAP, GREASE RECEPTACLE AND HEATING UNIT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP 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 LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM PIPING OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA AND FAUCET OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PIZZA PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM 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 BATHROOM DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT THE PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 8, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 6, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PIZZA PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.0 F, FOUND SAUSAGE, PEPPERONI, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER- SAUSAGE HELD AT 49.3 F, HAM AT 46.4 F, PEPPERONI AT 46.4 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS ARE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE BETWEEN 50 PPM AND 100 PPM CHLORINE. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST TEMPORARILY BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED IN A DISHWASHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME PREP AREA REACH-IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS, COOLERS DOORS, CORNERS/HINGES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA COOLERS.
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Feb 17, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN WINGS, PIZZA). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP 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 ICE BUILD UP AT DOOR OF BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE ON CEILING WITH WATER COLLECTING INSIDE A CONTAINER AT THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH STANDING WATER, FLOORS ALONG with WALL BASE UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE PIZZA PREP, BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA AND AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Jun 22, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. SLICED HAM FOUND AT 52.9F, WHITE CHEESE FOUND AT 48.0F, COOKED CHICKEN WINGS FOUND AT 47.5F AND COOKED BACON FOUND AT 67.5F IN PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 80 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING FROM THE FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE AT THE TO GO STATION BEFORE SERVING PIZZA SLICES OUT OF HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST CLEAN THEIR HANDS AND EXPOSED PORTIONS OF THEIR ARMS BEFORE ENGAGING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN WINGS, PIZZA). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN AT THE BOTTOM OF MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING BURGERS COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." DISCUSSED CONSUMER ADVISORY VERBAGE AND PROVIDED EXAMPLES WITH ANDREW MARTIN DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN WOMEN'S, MEN'S AND FAMILY BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN STAFF BATHROOM IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TABLES, CARPET, PREP COOLER, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, EMPTY KEGS STORED OUTSIDE BY BACK DOOR EXIT LEADING TO ALLEY GARBAGE AREA. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMILATION ON VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 21, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NEWLY INSTALLED MESH SCREEN COVERING THE VENTILATION FAN ABOVE THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR MUST BE A TIGHT MESH TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PEELING PLASTIC USED AS A PROTECTING ON METAL SURFACES OF THE BASEMENT ICE BIN AND DISH MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLED WITH OPEN SEAMS/GAPS ALLOWING FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. MUST REPAIR/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Mar 12, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON MENU AND SUCH FOODS NOT DISCLOSED. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO POST CORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2213856 ON 9-5-18 NOT CORRECTED. #37- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. #38-OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED FAN VENTILATION AT TOP OF THE REAR DOOR NOT PROTECTED.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SCREEN WITH 16 MESH TO THE INCH TO PROTECT ENTRY OF INSECTS AND OTHER ANIMALS.#55- EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR IS ROUGH AND UNEVEN. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #58-NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. SIDE EXIT DOOR FROM THE PIZZA PREP TO ADDISON ST. WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR AND A TORN/MISSING RODENT PROOF STRIP. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CHANGE WITH A CLEAN CLOTH WHEN NEEDED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DIRTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED, FRY SLICER ATTACHED TO RAW WOOD THAT HAD BEEN WALL MOUNTED BEING STORED IN THE OFFICE. MUST STORE UNUSED CLEAN UTENSILS AND IF BEING USED, RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISUSE OF GLOVES FOR THE COOKS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE GLOVE USE AND CHANGE GLOVES IN BETWEEN TASKS WHEN LEAVING THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR CARRY OUT SECTION ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PEELING PLASTIC USED AS A PROTECTING ON METAL SURFACES OF THE BASEMENT ICE BIN AND DISH MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST EXTEND WASTE WATER PIPING FROM THE SERVER STATION COFFEE AND ICE TEA MAKERS TO DRAIN INTO THE DISH MACHINE FLOOR DRAIN NOT ONTO THE FLOOR.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR PATIO WALK-WAY TO THE ALLEY GARBAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. ALL STORED ITEMS IN OUTDOOR UTILITY CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE TO-GO/ CARRY OUT SECTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING IN THE OPEN ELECTRICAL CLOSET NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE. MUST SEAL. OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS UNDER THE METAL RACK DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN AND THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLED WITH OPEN SEAMS/GAPS ALLOWING FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. MUST REPAIR/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR BOTH COOKS ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT, VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DIRTY ASH TRAY WITH A CIGARETTE BUTT ON A METAL PREP TABLE IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A CIGARETTE BUTT INSIDE A METAL EMPLOYEE OPEN LOCKER WITH CIGARETTE ASHES LOCATED INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL. FIRST VIOLATION OF CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020(C)
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Sep 5, 2018
Reinspection
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11-NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS. MENU MUST DISCLOSE UNDER-COOKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS AND REMINDER OF CONSUMER OF ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:738-005
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (A) OBSERVED BULK PREPARED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS WITH A 7 DAY USE/DISCARD DAY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 FOOD CONTAINER USED AT COOK LINE MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15-OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED FAN VENTILATION AT TOP OF THE REAR DOOR NOT PROTECTED.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SCREEN WITH 16 MESH TO THE INCH TO PROTECT ENTRY OF INSECTS AND OTHER ANIMALS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR IS ROUGH AND UNEVEN. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Aug 14, 2018
License
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-306.11 ICE SHAVER IN BASEMENT DINING ROOM IS UNPROTECTED AND WITHOUT FOOD GUARDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE PROPER PROTECTION AROUND UNIT, AND HAVE A HAND SINK, OR REMOVE FROM DINING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-203.14 NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT AREA. ALSO NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF TEA UNIT IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PRIORITY VIOLATION,NO CITATION ISSUED:7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11(A) NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AT SOUTH END OF COOK LINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK WITH HOT/COLD WATER,ALSO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE IS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION,NO CITATION ISSUED:7-38-030(C)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (A) OBSERVED BULK PREPARED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS WITH A 7 DAY USE/DISCARD DAY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11-NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS. MENU MUST DISCLOSE UNDER-COOKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS AND REMINDER OF CONSUMER OF ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:738-005
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 FOOD CONTAINER USED AT COOK LINE MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15-OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED FAN VENTILATION AT TOP OF THE REAR DOOR NOT PROTECTED.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SCREEN WITH 16 MESH TO THE INCH TO PROTECT ENTRY OF INSECTS AND OTHER ANIMALS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR IS ROUGH AND UNEVEN. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was D'agostinos Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at D'agostinos Pizza on file is from Apr 2, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at D'agostinos Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at D'agostinos Pizza.
Has D'agostinos Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at D'agostinos Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at D'agostinos 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 D'agostinos Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, D'agostinos Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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