Homemade Pizza

3430 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Pizza

Last inspected: Aug 23, 2012

100

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Aug 23, 2012, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Homemade Pizza is from Aug 23, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Homemade Pizza's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 23, 2012

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 22, 2010

Routine

6 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZAS) ARE PREPARED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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. OBSERVED RUST ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE GREASE TRAP. MUST PAINT.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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. REMOVE THE CARPETING FROM THE REAR HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE DISHWASH AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND ALONG THE WALLS.

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

Inspector notes: THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS MISSING FROM THE MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Homemade Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Homemade Pizza on file is from Aug 23, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Homemade Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Homemade 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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