Doreen's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
95
Score
Doreen's Pizzeria appears in inspection records 23 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 30, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BEARD GUARD.
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Jun 18, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16 OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 LBS OF COOKED BEEF, SAUSAGE AND GYRO MEAT AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 67F, OBSERVED ABOUT 4 LBS OF SLICED AND DICED TOMATOES AT 57F, OBSERVED ABOUT 4 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 60F, OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LBS OF RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES AT 60F AND OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LBS OF TZATZIKI SAUCE AT 58F, 6 LBS OF COOKED PASTA AT 60F, 2 1/2 LBS OF COLESLAW AT 58F, AND ABOUT 2 LBS OF CHEESE AT 57F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. FOODS DISCARDED VALUED AT $2,000. 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 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN 41F AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE USE CONTAINERS (TZATZIKI SAUCE CONTAINERS) BEING RE-USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS, ALL CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST BE MULTI USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 (C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS BEHIND ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVES, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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May 2, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BASE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND THE DOOR TRACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE TWO STORAGE CLOSETS IN THE BASEMENT AREA NEAR THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS OF CLUTTER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE REAR OVER THE GRILL AREA AS WELL AS A DUST BUILD UP OVER THE PIZZA OVEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE GRILL AREA WITH A BUILD HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ANY FOODS HELD IN THE WARMER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST AND FOOD PARTICALS ON THE SIDES AND AT THE BASE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER AND OR SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Mar 20, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 17 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 25LBS. CUT LETTUCE RANGING FROM 45.9F-46.4F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 25LBS. $100.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 47.3F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 39.3F.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. SLICED CHEESE PIZZA AT 128.7F IN TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F. APPX. 1LBS. $10.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE FOOD BOXES OFF OF FLOOR IN 1ST FL. WALK IN FREZEZER.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSIL ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES IN PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZERS AND BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVER,PREP TABLES & LEGS,OIL FILTER,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,FLOOR MIXER,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER UNDERNEATH TABLE TOP PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT AND WINDOW SILLS,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & TRIM IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,LOOSE WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,LOWER TRIM ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT,BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON STEPS LEADING TO TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA,BASEMENT CEILING AND WALLS.DUST BUILD UP AND SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE BLACK MOLD BUILD UP ON CAULK ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING RADIATOR IN DINING AREA AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM AND WINDOW IS BOARDED UP MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 27, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT (DOUGH MIXER) TOO LARGE TO FIT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW THE FACILITY WASHES RINSES AND SANITIZES CIP EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNABLE TO FIT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Aug 5, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN CLOSEST TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 8, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2019
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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95
Jul 25, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 11, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH OPENING AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AT SIDE OF FRONT DOOR.
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Sep 4, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 FOUND RODENT AND PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. THIRTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BY THE RADIATOR IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND THREE LIVE ROACHES IN THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL 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 OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH OPENING AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AT SIDE OF FRONT DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE OR REPAIR GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNCLEAN; EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL AND FRYER); CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING AND SINKS). ALSO CLEAN IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT; SEAL HOLES WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN PIPES ALONG WALL CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
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Jun 26, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHING THE STOVE ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND INSIDE BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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90
Mar 9, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE INSIDE PREP COOLER: 10lbs BOX OF HAMBURGER PATTIES AT 45.9F AND 10lbs CONTAINER OF CHICKEN BREAST AT 49.7F. MANAGER DISCARD AND DENATURED FOOD ITEMS, TOTAL WEIGHT 20lbs AT $75. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT AND IN PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.
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86
Jul 15, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE TOP AND LIP OF CONTAINER ,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND NAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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90
Dec 12, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE ON COOK LINE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FOOD SPLATTERS, STAINS, COB WEBS, AND DIRT FROM ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT, AND REPAIR CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN IN SAME AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR A BEARD RETRAINT.
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Dec 3, 2014
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER INFRONT SECTION OF PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE AIR TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 46.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT AND HAVE IT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTATO SALAD-46.6F, SOUR CREAM- 44.8F- ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATION MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. LIDS MISSING FROM THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER AND OVERFLOWING TRASH(ABOVE THE RIM) ALSO OBSERVED. MUST EITHER REPLACE MISSING LIDS OR PROVIDE A NEW RECEPTACLE. ALSO OBSERVED GREASY/STICKY BUILD-UP ON TOP EXTERIOR OF GREASE DUMPSTER IN SAME AREA, MUST EITHER CLEAN EXTERIOR OF RECEPTACLE OR HAVE IT REMOVED FROM AREA. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LID TO DEEP FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER. PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE ON COOK LINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF OF KNIFE RACK, BOTH GRILLS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL PIZZA OVENS, EXTERIORS OF REFRIGERATED PREP TABLES AND COOLERS, ALL SINKS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP OBSERVED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS IN FOOD PREP AREA, DEBRIS OBSERVED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA, DIRT AND DEBRIS OBSERVED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF THE BASEMENT. MUST THROUGHLY CLEAN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FOOD SPLATTERS, STAINS, COB WEBS, AND DIRT FROM ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT, AND REPAIR CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN IN SAME AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR A BEARD RETRAINT.
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Sep 3, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (GROUNG BEEF 40.8F, CHEESE 39.8F, CHICKEN 38.7F, PIZZA 140.4F) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHEST FEEZER DOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR- HELD TOGETHER BY TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA: KNIFE RACK, CAN OPENER, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS/GRILL, RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL COOLERS AND PREP TABLES INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE 1ST FL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER/AROUND ALL COOKING/HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS-REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE THE MOPS HANG NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS DOWN THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT CHIPPED AND IN NEED OF REPAINTING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT, PAINT AND MAINTAIN. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTHS IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA ARE NOT PROPERLY STRORED WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM).
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Mar 11, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COVER ALL FOOD IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLICER IN BASEMENT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT 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: SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM (MECHANICAL OR OPEN WINDOW). CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED AND 3-COMP SINKS IN BASEMENT.
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Aug 15, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVERS INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. PAINT SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS (CHIPPED PAINT).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FAN COVERS IN REACH-IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, STOVE, OVEN, BURNERS, PREP TABLES, SLICER, CUTTING BOARDS, SINKS, VENTILATION HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZERS. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BASEMENT AND CLOSET AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING AROUND 3-COMP SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR CEILING ABOVE CUPS IN BASEMENT STORAGE (WATER DAMAGE).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER, BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 4, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TWO 5 POUND PACKAGES OF ITALIAN BEEF 71.7F STORED IN REFRIGERATOR (REFRIGERATOR TEMP 42F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVERS INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. PAINT SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS (CHIPPED PAINT).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FAN COVERS IN REACH-IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, STOVE, OVEN, BURNERS, PREP TABLES, SLICER, CUTTING BOARDS, SINKS, VENTILATION HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZERS. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BASEMENT AND CLOSET AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING AROUND 3-COMP SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR CEILING ABOVE CUPS IN BASEMENT STORAGE (WATER DAMAGE).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER, BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 10, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FREEZER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jan 25, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM.PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMP. SINK.
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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.CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PIZZA OVEN.
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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.CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT.
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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.CLEAN WALLS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA,SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ALL OVER THEM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Doreen's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Doreen's Pizzeria on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Doreen's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Doreen's Pizzeria.
Has Doreen's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Doreen's Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Doreen's Pizzeria 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 Doreen's Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Doreen's Pizzeria is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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