Fizz

7958 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

American

Last inspected: Aug 30, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2017, Fizz has three inspections in the public record. On Aug 30, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Fizz dates to Aug 30, 2017.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Fizz is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 30, 2017

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PIZZA PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND PIZZA OVEN AND UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALL AND MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN REAR PIZZA PREP AREA.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR.

Aug 23, 2017

Complaint

10 minor violations.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (SANITIZING CONTAINER EMPTY). A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 25 PPM AT 120F, 50 PPM AT 75F, 100 PPM AT 55F. (CDI TECHNICIAN ON SITE WITH SANITIZER. FINAL SANITIZING RINSE NOW AT 100 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS IN FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED PLASTIC LIDS ARE STORED IN THE SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIDS. (CDI - MANAGER REMOVED PLASTIC LIDS INSIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK WITHOUT SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND NO PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE FOR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (CDI - MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT SIDE BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE CABINET UNDER REAR COUNTER.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALL AND MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN REAR PIZZA PREP AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

Jul 27, 2017

License

3 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD IN DINING AREA AND IN REAR PREP AREA.-----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PIZZA PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND PIZZA OVEN AND UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR.--------MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES BETWEEN HALLWAY AND REAR PIZZA PREP AREA.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALL AND MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN REAR PIZZA PREP AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fizz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fizz on file is from Aug 30, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fizz?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fizz.

Has Fizz's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fizz have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fizz 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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