Edwardo's Natural Pizza
Last inspected: May 20, 2013
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Inspectors have visited Edwardo's Natural Pizza six times, with records going back to 2010. On May 20, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since May 20, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
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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Inspection History
May 20, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOLERS AND ALL OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR/INSTALL VENTILATION IN MENS WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS.
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Oct 30, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. DETAIL CLEAN THE HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILE ABOVE REAR HANDSINK. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS FROM BEHIND AND ALONG SIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Oct 17, 2012
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED SMALL PREP COOLER AT 59.3 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST SO THAT COOLER IS MAINTAINED AT 40.0 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF MEAT BALLS,CHEESE STICKS,CHICKEN,LASANGA AND SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.4-58.2 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG FRONT WINDOWS IN DINING AREA BEHIND BOOTH SEATING,BEHIND AND ALONG SIDE ALL COOLERS,ON INTERIOR OF PIZZA OVEN,ON STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT,ALONG WALLS AND ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT,IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO NOTED 6 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. DETAIL CLEAN THE HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILE ABOVE REAR HANDSINK. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS FROM BEHIND AND ALONG SIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Feb 2, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZING CONCENTRATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND LEDGES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
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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 AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, OVEN, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, ETC.
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA (SPILLS).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN KITCHEN, HALLWAY AND STORAGE AREAS.
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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. CLEAN DRAIN LINE UNDER DISH MACHINE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SANITARY CONTAINER AND WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jan 12, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TABLE BY COFFEE MACHINE NOT WIPED DOWN.
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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. FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINE.(CHECK VALVE)
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Sep 15, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST COVER AND PROPERLY LABEL FOOD IN REACH-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, REACH-IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT, SHELVES IN PREP, RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP REACH-IN COOLERS AND CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND BEHIND OVEN IN PREP AREA.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS, WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA-REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER/DIRT AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WHEN NOT IN USE MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Edwardo's Natural Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Edwardo's Natural Pizza on file is from May 20, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Edwardo's Natural Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Edwardo's Natural Pizza.
Has Edwardo's Natural Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Edwardo's Natural Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Edwardo's Natural Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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