Lake's Best Pizzeria
Last inspected: Aug 2, 2019
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Score
Lake's Best Pizzeria has been inspected seven times since 2014. Lake's Best Pizzeria was last inspected on Aug 2, 2019. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Lake's Best Pizzeria dates to Aug 2, 2019.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Aug 2, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPES UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND REAR WARE WASHING AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION FROM THE WORKER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Aug 14, 2018
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.7F AND THE PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 67.1F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16 (A)(1) OBSERVED PIZZA SLICES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET. OBSERVED PIZZA SLICES AT 130F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 1# OF FOOD WORTH $5. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COLD FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED CHEESE AT 60.4F, MILK AT 48.7F, EGGS AT 53.6F, GROUND BEEF AT 52.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $50. PRIORITY 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11(A) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE GRILL, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A) DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) NO SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS.
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Feb 10, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 28, 2016
Complaint
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: FOUND WASTE WATER BACK UP IN REAR PREP/UTENSIL WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND CLEARED THE FLOOR DRAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT(S) FOR THE SANITIZER USED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOR WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KIT(S). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1527459 DATED MARCH 03, 2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 34-REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 36-INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FRONT CHEST REACH IN FREEZER WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, PIZZA OVEN AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLBASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE VENT IN THE PREP AREA, THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE PIPES/CONDUITS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT/DUST BUILS UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD OR USE SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETECTED A STRONG SEWER SMELL IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMELL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FAUCET IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DRIPPING AND LEAKING AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Mar 3, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE MIXER AND REPLACE WITH A TABLE WHICH IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO PROBE THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPREATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 8, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED/DAMAGED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR VENTS TO REMOVE OLD DEBRIS AND LITER.
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May 6, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP/SERVICE COOLER AT THE IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.1F. THIS COOLER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW. NO CITATION
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: PREMISES MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT FOOD HANDLER. PREMISES WILL BE SERVING PIZZA SLICES AT THE FRONT COUNTER.
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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: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR (NOT RODENT PROOF) WITH A 2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FRONT DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. NO CITATION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED/DAMAGED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lake's Best Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lake's Best Pizzeria on file is from Aug 2, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lake's Best Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lake's Best Pizzeria.
Has Lake's Best Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lake's Best Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lake's Best Pizzeria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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