Falco's Pizza
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025
90
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Public records show 26 inspections at Falco's Pizza stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 26, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited 21 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Falco's Pizza is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jun 26, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE BOTH HOT HOLDING LINE (FRYERS, GRILL) AND ABOVE PIZZA OVEN WITH HEAVY DUST, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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90
Jun 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING UNIT UNABLE TO SANITZITE, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED MULTIPLE CYCLES. UNIT NOT BEING USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNIT REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULIT USE EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE BOTH HOT HOLDING LINE (FRYERS, GRILL) AND ABOVE PIZZA OVEN WITH HEAVY DUST, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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78
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUCKETS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER, OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS(OREGANO) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DOOR FREEZER WITH TAPE ON GASKET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR GASKET AND REMOVE TAPE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGE CEILING TILE IN CARRYOUT PICK AREA NEAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN (SALT, PEPPER, ETC)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: CONTAINERS OF DOUGH ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
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90
Aug 24, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER WAREWASH MACHINE. ISNTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): MISSING THERMOMETERS IN PIZZA PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 SECTION OF CEILING WATER DAMAGED WITH PEELING PAINT NEAR WALK IN COOLER (NORTH END). WALL PANELING LOOSE FROM WALL ACROSS FROM WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 20, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE TESTED. MACHINE NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME. MACHINE IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETERS IN PIZZA PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER WAREWASH MACHINE. ISNTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SECTION OF CEILING WATER DAMAGED WITH PEELING PAINT NEAR WALK IN COOLER (NORTH END). WALL PANELING LOOSE FROM WALL ACROSS FROM WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 1, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-C0MPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WINDOW FRAME BEHIND PIZZA PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, CRUMBLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE, SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 26, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH AREA. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED, DEDICATED HAND SINK WITH HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, AND A HAND WASHING SIGN. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP (NEAR FRYERS) INACCESSIBLE. HAND SINK PARTIALLY BLOCKED BY SHELVING UNIT. HOT/COLD WATER TURNED OFF AT PIPES BELOW HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED HAND SINK MUST HAVE HOT/COLD WATER AVAILABLE AND BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR TURNED ON WATER AT PIPES DURING INSPECTION, AND RELOCATED SHELVING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BAR HAND SINK, NOR AT HAND SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS, EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDE ROLLS OF PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION 5-205.11 FOR CITATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING AND WASHBOWL SINKS THROUGHOUT. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN BEVERAGE COOLERS, NOR IN SAUSAGE COOLER IN PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST PLACE A THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT (DOUGH MACHINES, MIXERS, ETC.) THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN, METHOD (AND DEMONSTRATE) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL POTS/UTENSILS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK ON THE RIGHT IN DISREPAIR IN THE LADIES ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF CURRENT, VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jun 23, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE DOUGH, INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, RUBBER GASKETS OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR TORN/LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN WALL IN MENS TOILET ROOM, INSTD TO SEAL SAME. WALL IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE, CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA PEELING SURFACES.INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE HANDSINK IN LADIES TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 16, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE ROOM WHERE MULTI USE UTENSILS ARE STORED. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED , ALL 3 DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE , AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON SURROUNDING AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE DOUGH. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. RUBBER GASKETS OF HOT HOLDING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, TORN/LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BAR GUN HOLDERS, CUTTING BOARDS AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN WALL IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO SEAL SAME. WALL IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA WITH PEELING SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE HANDSINK IN LADIES TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL TOILET ROOMS HANDSINKS.
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Jul 18, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR STANDUP CONDIMENT COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF OVEN NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BUCKLED FLOORING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES ARE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WALLS IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ON THE WALL ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING HANDLE FOR THE HOT WATER AT THE RIGHT SIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S ROOM.
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Dec 10, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS IN PIZZA PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET. NO RECORDS, LOGS PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.
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Sep 17, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 10, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOOSE WALLBASE BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AT MENS TOILET ROOM HANDSINK.
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Aug 22, 2014
Reinspection
18 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN PIZZA STATION. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOUGH MIXER WITH PEELING/CHIPPING METAL. DOUGH MIXER MUST BE REFINISHED SO THAT NO PEELING/CHIPPING METAL FALLS INTO DOUGH.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES WITH SODA SYRUP RUSTY. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON COOKING VENTS ABOVE STOVE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING VENTS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CHAIN ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALL VENT ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CHAIN AND VENT
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CAN OPENER WITH UNCLEAN BLADE AND HOLDER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLDER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA WITH UNCLEAN HANDLES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HANDLES OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDES OF EQUIPMENT OF STOVES AND FRYERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER FRYERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MIANTAIN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN CEILING ABOVE PIZZA OVEN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING ABOVE PIZZA OVEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COB WEBS IN CORNER OF CEILING NEAR ICE MACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH UNCLEAN CAULK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAULK BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SOME LIGHT SHIELDS NEED END CAPS. MAKE SURE ALL LIGHTS ARE SHEILDED WITH PROPER END CAPS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACKFLOW DEVICE NEEDED ON WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BACKFLOW DEVICE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS PRESENT WITHIN REACH IN COOLERS. ALL REFRIGERATORS MUST HAVE INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL THERMOMETER THAT IS EASY TO READ AND CHECKED OFTEN TO ENSURE REFRIGERATOR IS MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT LABELS. ALL BULK FOOD NEEDS TO BE LABELED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS WITHIN FOOD PRODUCTS. STORE ALL SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF FOOD PRODUCT.
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Aug 5, 2014
Suspected Food Poisoning
20 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF MOZZARELLA CHEESE RANGING IN TEMPERATURES FROM 51.3 TO 58.0F VALUED APPROXIMATELY $15. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF RAW SAUSAGE AT A TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 50.4 AND 51.3 F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $8. ALL CHEESE AND SAUSAGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR DOUGH PREP ROOM, WITH WATER BACKING UP INTO ALL COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RUN. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST DRAIN PROPERLY WHEN WATER IS RUN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOUGH MIXER WITH PEELING/CHIPPING METAL. DOUGH MIXER MUST BE REFINISHED SO THAT NO PEELING/CHIPPING METAL FALLS INTO DOUGH.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES WITH SODA SYRUP RUSTY. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN PIZZA STATION. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CAN OPENER WITH UNCLEAN BLADE AND HOLDER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLDER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA WITH UNCLEAN HANDLES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HANDLES OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON COOKING VENTS ABOVE STOVE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING VENTS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CHAIN ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALL VENT ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CHAIN AND VENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDES OF EQUIPMENT OF STOVES AND FRYERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER FRYERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MIANTAIN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COB WEBS IN CORNER OF CEILING NEAR ICE MACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH UNCLEAN CAULK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAULK BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN CEILING ABOVE PIZZA OVEN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING ABOVE PIZZA OVEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SOME LIGHT SHIELDS NEED END CAPS. MAKE SURE ALL LIGHTS ARE SHEILDED WITH PROPER END CAPS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACKFLOW DEVICE NEEDED ON WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS PRESENT WITHIN REACH IN COOLERS. ALL REFRIGERATORS MUST HAVE INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL THERMOMETER THAT IS EASY TO READ AND CHECKED OFTEN TO ENSURE REFRIGERATOR IS MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT LABELS. ALL BULK FOOD NEEDS TO BE LABELED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS WITHIN FOOD PRODUCTS. STORE ALL SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF FOOD PRODUCT.
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Jul 18, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR RUNNING AT 49.3 F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD FOUND WITHIN REFRIGERATOR. REFRIGERATOR TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 HAND WASH STATIONS WITH NO SOAP (ONE BEHIND BAR AND ONE AS I ENTERED THE KITCHEN). SOAP PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN PIZZA STATION. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON COOKING VENTS ABOVE STOVE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING VENTS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS PRESENT WITHIN REACH IN COOLERS. ALL REFRIGERATORS MUST HAVE INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL THERMOMETER THAT IS EASY TO READ AND CHECKED OFTEN TO ENSURE REFRIGERATOR IS MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 11, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COVER MISSING FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. REPLACE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INBETWEEN FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS IN LADIES TOILET ROOM. ALL VENTS THRU-OUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS NEED CLEANING, FREE OF DUST ACCUMULATION. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING. WALLS IN PIZZA PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN TOILET ROOMS IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 4-BURNER STOVE NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION. EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WINDOWS UNABLE TO OPEN, PAINTED SHUT. INSTD TO HAVE ABLE TO OPEN OR PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION. FAUCET HANDLE AT ONE SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO HAVE ALL IN GOOD REPAIR.
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May 13, 2013
Consultation
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS MUST REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND CHEST PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS
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May 10, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS MUST REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND CHEST PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS
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May 3, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED BETWEEN 20 TO 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN A STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED,ALSO OBSERVED BETWEEN 15 TO 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN A DELIVERY STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS MUST REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD COVER NEEDED IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND CHEST PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS
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Jan 19, 2012
Routine
5 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. PAINT THE RUSTY RACKS WHERE NEEDED STORE ROOM, WALKIN COOLER, WALKIN FREEZER ECT.
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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. CLEAN THE FRYERS, CABINET BELOW AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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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. THE WALLS IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM HAS GRAFFITI ALL OVER THEM. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT THE WALLS AND STALL DOORS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. THE STALL DOORS IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.
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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. NEED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE TO THE FAUCET AT THE UTILITY/MOP SINK.
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Jun 23, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR AREA
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Jun 10, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR AREA.
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Dec 15, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP & STEAM TABLE,PIZZA COOLER SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FILTER VENT AT OVEN,PICK UP SERVICE COUNTER,PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,ALL SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING,PREP AREA,BAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TRIM & WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED,HOLE IN WALL IN VESTIBULE & FURNANCE ROOM,BAR AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OVER OVEN & MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS,FRONT DOOR SWEEP WORN.
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Dec 3, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 99.3F NO FOOD BEING STORED INSIDE AT THIS TIME.PLACED A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS DAMAGED ON DUMPSTER NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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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 LABLE & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
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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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP & STEAM TABLE,PIZZA COOLER SHELVES.
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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 CLEAN FILTER VENT AT OVEN,PICK UP SERVICE COUNTER,PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,ALL SHELVING UNITS.
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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 FLOOR THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING,PREP AREA,BAR 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 CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TRIM & WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED,HOLE IN WALL IN VESTIBULE & FURNANCE ROOM,BAR AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OVER OVEN & MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS,FRONT DOOR SWEEP WORN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Falco's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Falco's Pizza on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Falco's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 21 times, more than any other issue at Falco's Pizza.
Has Falco's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Falco's Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Falco's Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Falco's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Falco's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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