Elias Enterprise Inc — Nancy's Pizza

3970 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Other
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2018
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2012, Elias Enterprise Inc — Nancy's Pizza has eight inspections in the public record. Elias Enterprise Inc — Nancy's Pizza was last inspected on Mar 30, 2018. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Elias Enterprise Inc — Nancy's Pizza's record stops at Mar 30, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

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

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRENCH BREAD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP, AND DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MICROWAVE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE AIR DUCTS AND CEILING ON THE NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 28, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STAND UP REACH IN COOLER #1 DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SODA REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
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Jun 27, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON SHELVING RACKS AND ALL CONDIMENT CONTAINERS BEING STORED NEXT TO THE STOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE WINDOW/FAN LOCATED ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP AREA. ALSO AT THE CEILING AND PIPES OVER THE LARGE PIZZA OVEN AND THE STOVE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AND END CAPS/OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AREA.
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86
Jul 1, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MANUAL CAN OPENER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET ARE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN KITCHEN AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL AREA BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL DUST PARTICLES, FROM WALL AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Apr 8, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVE, DEEP FRYER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES ON THE CEILING AND GAP AROUND THE CONDUITS IN THE FRONT COUNTER, MUST SEAL ALL THE HOLES AND GAP. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND WALLS BY THE EXHAUST FAN ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM(SHOES,WATER HOSE, BOX OF CEILING RAILS,ETC). ORGANIZE,CLEAN THE WASHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Feb 24, 2012
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABEL, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, LARGE MIXER, TOILET BOWLS, AND FRONT AREA COUNTER.
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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 CLEAN FLOORS, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT, KITCHEN, STORAGE AREAS, FRONT SERVING AREA AND WASHROOMS.
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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 REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS IN KITCHEN AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT THRU-OUT DINING AREA.
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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. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINK AND REPAIR FAUCET FOR SAME SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Feb 15, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elias Enterprise Inc — Nancy's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Elias Enterprise Inc — Nancy's Pizza on file is from Mar 30, 2018. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Elias Enterprise Inc — Nancy's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Elias Enterprise Inc — Nancy's Pizza.

Has Elias Enterprise Inc — Nancy's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Elias Enterprise Inc — Nancy's Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Elias Enterprise Inc — Nancy'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.