Italian Pizza House
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2017
74
Score
Public records show six inspections at Italian Pizza House stretching back to 2014. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 17, 2017. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Public records show no inspections at Italian Pizza House since Feb 17, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Italian Pizza House trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. ALSO ALL TIRAMISU INDIVIUAL CAKE AND CONDIMENTS PACKED ON A PLASTIC CONTAINER FOR SALE,MUST BE LABEL WITH COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, AND NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN MEAT WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD ON THE SHELVE ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE PREP TABLE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE PREP TABLE WITH FOOD SPLASHED AND MAINTAIN.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
45
74
May 26, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found prepackaged deserts in a cooler without any labels. Instructed all prepackaged items must be labeled with the following information: business name, address, list of ingredients and date. Found potentially hazardous foods (raw chicken) without label. Instructed must label all potentially hazardous foods (held over 24 hrs) with date label. Must maintain all labels.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found grease and dust build up on lower interior of fryer. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found broken tiles in dining room area. Instructed to repair/replace. Must maintain (throughout facility).
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found damaged faucet handle on 3 compartment sink in kitchen area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
38
82
Aug 26, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO BLEACH OR SANITIZER ON THE PREMISES WITH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SET TO WASH, DIRTY DISHES IN THE WASH COMPARTMENT. MANAGEMENT PURCHASED BLEACH DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
8
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS BEEN REMOVED AND MOVED NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN A ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. DISH ROOM WALL HAS BEEN INSTALLED SEPARATING THE FOOD PREP AREA FROM THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO USE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH ROOM UNTIL THE SINK HAS BEEN RE-INSTALLED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
11
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-4-14. #38-MUST INSTALL VENTILATION INSIDE BASEMENT WASHROOM.#33-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AND REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.#35-INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH UNFINISHED WALL WITH GAP/OPENING IN PREP AREA.#36- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OR LIGHT SHIELDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FROZEN FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
30
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL. HOLES IN THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR LEADING TO DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR ANY LEAKING PIPES. BROKEN TOILET IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY FLUSH.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: LIVING QUARTERS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
41
64
Nov 4, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA.---------MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD (ON TOP OF PREP COOLER) WITH DEEP SEAMS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AND REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH UNFINISHED WALL WITH GAP/OPENING IN PREP AREA (NEXT TO FRYER).
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED PREP TABLE WITH CHEESE GRINDER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL OR REMOVE PREP TABLE AND CHEESE GRINDER.---------MUST INSTALL VENTILATION INSIDE BASEMENT WASHROOM.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
41
74
Feb 27, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARD ATTACHED INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DRAIN RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
38
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Italian Pizza House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Italian Pizza House on file is from Feb 17, 2017. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Italian Pizza House?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Italian Pizza House.
Has Italian Pizza House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Italian Pizza House have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Italian Pizza House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
Nearby Restaurants