Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria & Brewery

5215 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Italian
Last inspected: Jul 1, 2019
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Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria & Brewery, the earliest from 2017. The most recent report on file is from Jul 1, 2019. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria & Brewery's record stops at Jul 1, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to five violations.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspection History
Jul 1, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS:(RAW EGGS, COOKED CHICKEN, MILK, CABBAGE, SLICED TURKEY AND TURKEY BREAST) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51.9F-53 F DEGREES IN WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED THE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING ITEMS AT 41 F OR LOWER. APPROXIMATE WT. 169 LBS, VALUE $690. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (52.2 F). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41 F OR LOWER. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP,LID AND GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(b).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL AT REAR BY THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN CEILING WITH EXPOSED PIPES, UTILITY LINES ABOVE BAR AREA. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Feb 26, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed raw wood pallets used as menu boards on walls above bar area. instructed to paint or seal all raw wood surfaces to allow surface to be easily cleanable. All surfaces must be smooth and non-porous. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed exposes fresh water, sprinkler, vents, and/or storm drain pipes above bar area. Instructed operator to completely encase all pipes above bar area. Must maintain same.
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Oct 17, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria & Brewery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria & Brewery on file is from Jul 1, 2019. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria & Brewery?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria & Brewery.

Has Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria & Brewery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria & Brewery have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria & Brewery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.