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Homemade Pizza Company

209 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611
Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2014
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Homemade Pizza Company stretching back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Apr 24, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Homemade Pizza Company's record stops at Apr 24, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “premises maintained free of litter”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNCESSARY CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED AND/OR BETTER ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
41
95
Apr 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. GREASE TRAP HAS SMALL LEAK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. DISHWASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR.
24
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
41
86
Dec 12, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED PIZZA SLICES IN THE HOT FOOD DISPLAY CASE AT 116-124.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $70. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1321365 ON 1/15/13 NOT CORRECTED: 21/02 - NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA AND SALADS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
14
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE RESTROOM DOOR IS IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
37
86
Jan 15, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA AT 148.3F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER.
32
90
Mar 15, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. SLOW DRAINAGE AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON CHEST FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.
41
90
May 11, 2011
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Homemade Pizza Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Homemade Pizza Company on file is from Apr 24, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Homemade Pizza Company?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Homemade Pizza Company.

Has Homemade Pizza Company's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Homemade Pizza Company 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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