John's Pizzeria

2104-2108 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Italian
Last inspected: Jun 9, 2023
82
Score
Low Risk

John's Pizzeria has been inspected 17 times since 2011. John's Pizzeria was last inspected on Jun 9, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at John's Pizzeria since Jun 9, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.

John's Pizzeria scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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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
Jun 9, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 3-DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/TORN. INSRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE SAID COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDER AND FOOD/DUST DEBRIS BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Jun 15, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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May 4, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2547106 ON 1/28/22 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS AND ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. 55 - REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE COUNTER. 58 - NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKS ON READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED PASTA AND SAUCES) STORED IN THE REFRIGERATORS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A DATE TO INDICATE WHEN THE FOOD MUST BE USED OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.
55
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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Jan 28, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE COUNTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS AND ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Jan 26, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND THE 2 WASHROOMS BEHIND THE BAR AREA ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES (0VER 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND OVER 110F AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR IS LEAKING AT THE DRAIN LINE. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE COUNTER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS AND ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED BY OSHA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING AND RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, BUT IS MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOMENS RESTROOM TRASH RECEPTACLES WITHOUT COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING/AND OR REPAINTING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REPAINT.
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Nov 14, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES SIGN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN IT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-501.110 OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH A WASH TEMPERATURE OF 111F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE WASH TEMPERATURE MUST BE ABOVE 150F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE SOOT, DUST AND GRIME ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Feb 15, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT PAPER STORAGE ROOMS FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Feb 8, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1948340 DATED ON 07/28/16 NOT CORRECTED- #32 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE ALL SERVICE PREP AREA COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 NON COMPLIANCE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT PAPER STORAGE ROOMS FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS TOO SHORT/DOES NOT REACH END CAPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WITH CORRECT LENGTH LIGHT COVERS/MUST REACH TO END CAPS.
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Jul 28, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1442022 DATED 8/5/2016 NOT CORRECTED:-#45) FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. STILL INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE ALL SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BAR.
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Aug 13, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE COLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE NORTH SIDE BAR AREA ABOVE WINE COOLER AND FRONT PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ON LIGH SHIELS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 5, 2015
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 3-DOOR REACH-IN PREP COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 61.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW AND CONTACT FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT KITCHEN 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT 60.2F, LASAGNA 58.9F, SAUSAGE PIZZA MEAT AT 58.2F AND PIZZA SAUCE 58.9F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS VALUE OF $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. NOTED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS CEILING AT THE NORTH SIDE BAR, FRONT PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. APROXIMATELY 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THIS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MIMIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE COLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE NORTH SIDE BAR AREA ABOVE WINE COOLER AND FRONT PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ON LIGH SHIELS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IS DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR SLOW LEAK UNDERNEATH FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON ALL VENTS INCLUDING VENTILATION COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TOM PREVENT CONTAMINATION. WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 29, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DUST AND SOME CLUTTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SPILLAGE BEHIND DISH MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN BAR/DINING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.---------MUST REMOVE CLUTTER STORED BY FRONT DOOR (2108 N WESTERN SIDE).
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Aug 2, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER AT FRONT OF PREMISES HAS HEAVY ICE-BUILD UP AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHTOUT THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN FOR FAN LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NEEDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER
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Apr 27, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AT BAR, BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST RESTRICT USING CARRY-OUT PLASTER BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INVEST IN FOOD GRADE MATERIALS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SHELF FRONT AREA REACH-IN COOLER, AND TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR FLOOR SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA, UNDER AND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, RE-TILE FLOOR IN POP STORAGE AREAS, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN, MUST ALSO CLEAN ATTACHED EXHAUST FANS IN KITCHEN AREA, UNDER COOKING HOOD AND PIZZA OVEN, REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REPAIR STOPPERS AT KITCHEN TWO COMPARTMENT BY DISH MACHINE
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Oct 21, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Jul 28, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was John's Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at John's Pizzeria on file is from Jun 9, 2023. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at John's Pizzeria.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at John'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.