Ino's Pizzeria Incorporated

5973 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660
Italian
Last inspected: May 18, 2016
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Ino's Pizzeria Incorporated stretching back to 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on May 18, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Ino's Pizzeria Incorporated's record stops at May 18, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited four times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Ino's Pizzeria Incorporated on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
May 18, 2016
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: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
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Feb 3, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULTED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLER CONDENSERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON/IN SLICER ALSO OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Apr 4, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER/COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND STAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DISHROOM AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP IN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP ALONG THE SIDES OF THE DRAIN TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE AND TO AVOID WATER BACKING UP FROM THE DRAIN.
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Apr 1, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD HOLDING COOLER ON THE PIZZA LINE NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 52.3 BY MY THERMOMETER AND 51.9 BY THEIR INTERNAL THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE FOUND INSIDE THE COOLER. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER/COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND STAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DISHROOM AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP IN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP ALONG THE SIDES OF THE DRAIN TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE AND TO AVOID WATER BACKING UP FROM THE DRAIN.
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Oct 28, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SLICED CAKE AND INDIVIDUAL STORED TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMERS, NO INGREDIENT LABELS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD INGREDIENTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING FAN IN DINING ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 12, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST INSTALL SAME. UNFINISHED WOOD NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN. MUST SEAL ALL UNFINISHED WOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLUMBING UNDER BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED HOME TYPE DISHMACHINE AT REAR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISE.
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Dec 5, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK BLOCKED BY SHELF. MUST MAKE AND KEEP SINK ACCESSIBLE.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST SEAL OPENINGS TO OUTSIDE AT FRONT DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST INSTALL SAME. UNFINISHED WOOD NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN. MUST SEAL ALL UNFINISHED WOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLUMBING UNDER BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED HOME TYPE DISHMACHINE AT REAR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ino's Pizzeria Incorporated last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ino's Pizzeria Incorporated on file is from May 18, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ino's Pizzeria Incorporated?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ino's Pizzeria Incorporated.

Has Ino's Pizzeria Incorporated's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ino's Pizzeria Incorporated have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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