Hoosier Mama Pie Company
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2017, Hoosier Mama Pie Company has 12 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 22, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Hoosier Mama Pie Company trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, WITH A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE, WHILE FOOD HANDLERS ARE PREPARING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE DURING OPERATING HOURS WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKED, SERVED, AND STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH FREEZERS UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OVER BULBS/LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Apr 15, 2026
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOPPING OFF COFFEE DRINK(S) OVER THE HANDWASHING SINK WITH EXCESS COFFEE DRIPPING INTO THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONTLINE AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT HANDWASHING SINK(S) USAGE IS STRICTLY FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEAR THE REAR OF THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK DIRT/SCUM OVER THE ICE CUBES STORED BELOW IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE THEN CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE BIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH FREEZERS UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED/UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO DISCARD UNUSED/UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OVER BULBS/LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Oct 16, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Leaky drain pipe under 3-comp sink, Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: vent in customers restroom not venting properly, Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Dec 9, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE STAINED FRP BOARD AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Dec 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN RAW BACON THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE STAINED FRP BOARD AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Dec 7, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR CHEST FREEZER. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ALSO NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Mar 30, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 23, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: PREP HANDSINK 68.2F, TOLIET ROOM WASHBOWL SINK 59.4F, DISH AREA HANDSINK 59.6F AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK . INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGH THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE WITH THE HOT WATER, THE WATER IS NOW READING 100F AT ALL HAND SINKS AND 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEAR THE TOLIET ROOM WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ON AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FOOD PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER IN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED NEAR THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 13, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( CREAM PIES, EGGS....) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: SPOONS AND SPATULAS STORED IN STANDING WATER CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN DIPPER WELL OR KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Apr 10, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA @80.8F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT MINIMUM TEMPERTURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE IN PREP AREA WITH CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION READING AT 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZE AT PROPER CONCENTRATION OF 200 PPM.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPOROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOOD (BAKERY -CREAM AND CUSTARD PIE FILLINGS,CHOPPED LEAFY GREENS, VEGGIES ETC ) ITEMS IN REFRIGERTATION UNITS THRU OUT FACILITY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH DISCARD DATE OR USE BY DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED PIES FOR SALE IN FRONT 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT INGREDIENT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF DRY WIPING CLOTH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER WHICH REMAINS CLEAN AND SANITIZED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND BAGS IN GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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May 10, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED THE LIGHT BURNT OUT IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 6, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hoosier Mama Pie Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hoosier Mama Pie Company on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hoosier Mama Pie Company?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Hoosier Mama Pie Company.
Has Hoosier Mama Pie Company's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hoosier Mama Pie Company have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hoosier Mama Pie Company means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hoosier Mama Pie Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hoosier Mama Pie Company is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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