Homemade Pizza

1953 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Pizza

Last inspected: May 2, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Homemade Pizza has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on May 2, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Homemade Pizza since May 2, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 2, 2014

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ON SOUTH WALL BEHIND PREP COOLER. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Oct 8, 2013

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST FROM THE FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

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

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE COVING AT WALL BASE IN THE REAR WHERE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED

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

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE (1) DRAIN STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Oct 25, 2010

Routine

2 minor violations.

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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.REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN WAK-IN-COOLER.

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 REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMP SINK AREA.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Homemade Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Homemade Pizza on file is from May 2, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Homemade Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Homemade Pizza.

Has Homemade Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Homemade Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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