Humberto's Pizzeria

1858 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60609
Italian
Last inspected: Oct 4, 2019
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show 12 inspections at Humberto's Pizzeria stretching back to 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 4, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Humberto's Pizzeria dates to Oct 4, 2019.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “thermometers provided & accurate” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Humberto's Pizzeria on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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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
Oct 4, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED AND/OR PRECOOKED FOODS WITH THE NAME AN DATE OF PRODUCT(FIFO).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN POOR REPAIR (CHIPPED AND BROKEN). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT FLOORS NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Dec 5, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD NOT DATE MARKED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER IN ALL PREP AREAS, COOKED CHICKEN PORK, BEEF,ETC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGED TCS FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER FOR 24HOURS MUST HAVE DATE MARKED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA OR WARE WASH AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY HANDLE FOOD WITH OUT UTILIZING HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR COVERINGS OR HAIR NETS. ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS IN DISREPAIR THROUGHTOUT FACILITY. MUST REPAIR AND AMINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 1, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALL NEAR CHEST FREEZER IN REAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB INSIDE REAR REACH-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRGIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jun 8, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRGIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALL NEAR CHEST FREEZER IN REAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB INSIDE REAR REACH-IN COOLER.
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Nov 25, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT REAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: TWO LIGHTS BURNT OUT OVER FOOD PREP AREA WHICH NEED TO BE REPLACED.
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May 2, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DOUGH MACHINE AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF COLD PREP UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Jun 25, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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May 13, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Nov 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT PIZZA PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT FLOOR IN FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING LIIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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May 28, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED IE; FORKS, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(HANDLE UP).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN. 2 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM PIZZA OVEN,FRYER DOOR, AND MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY.
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Jan 9, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 31, 2013
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 70-80 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH PIZZA DOUGH MACHINE, ON SHELVES AND SHEET PANS IN REAR, ON FLOOR INSIDE PIZZA OVEN, SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS, IN BASEMENT, IN REAR SECTIONS AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS, REPAIR BOTTOMS OF EXIT DOORS, MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. NO CITATON ISSUED
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GAURD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT DIRTY MOP WATER FROM CONTAMINATING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. OR REMOVE PREP TABLE FROM IN FRONT OF MOP SINK AND RELOCATE MOP SINK ON NORTH WALL SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, PIZZA DOUGH MACHINE, INTERIOR SECTIONS OF PIZZA OVEN, ALL EQUIPMEMNT STORED ON SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS IN DISHWASHING AREA, CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING BASEMENT).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS, CEILINGS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ALL CRACKS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACE ON REAR DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNATH AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR LEAKY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE PREP TABLE FROM IN FRONT OF MOP SINK AND RELOCATE MOP SINK ON NORTH WALL SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Humberto's Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Humberto's Pizzeria on file is from Oct 4, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Humberto's Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Humberto's Pizzeria.

Has Humberto's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Humberto's Pizzeria have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Humberto's Pizzeria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.