Lina's Pizza
Last inspected: Jun 20, 2017
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Score
Lina's Pizza has been inspected 10 times since 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 20, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Lina's Pizza dates to Jun 20, 2017.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jun 20, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR THE DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED AND HANGING GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES FROM THE STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jun 12, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.9F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MILK AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 44.8F AND CHEESE AT 50.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 250# AND 2 GALLONS OF FOOD WORTH $455. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRWELL, IN THE CORNER NEAR THE 2 LITER POP BOTTLES AND IN THE HVAC STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR THE DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED AND HANGING GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES FROM THE STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 21, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1960418 DATED ON 9/14/16 34 - SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. 35 - SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALL IN WASHROOM AND CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. OWNER OBTAINED MATERIALS FROM HOME DEPOT DURING RE-INSPECTION TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND TO SEAL OPENINGS IN THE WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS THRU-OUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATORS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 14, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS 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: OBSERVED 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1583595 DATED ON 10/28/2015 - 32 - REMOVE MILK CRATES IN BASEMENT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING. 34 - SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. 35 - SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALL IN WASHROOM AND CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHEILDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. 45 - NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF PIZZA OVEN AND FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS THRU-OUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATORS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 28, 2015
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN PIZZA(155.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES IN BASEMENT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALL IN WASHROOM AND CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHEILDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Oct 6, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PIZZA PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 63.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PIZZA PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW SAUSAGE 59.8F, HAM 61.3F, AND BEEF 63.4F STORED IN PIZZA PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 80LBS AND $130 OF FOOD. ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN PIZZA(145.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES IN BASEMENT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPEINGS IN CEILING IN WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHEILDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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May 7, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES MISSING/CRACKED AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Oct 31, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME. PREMISES OPEN SERVING/PREPARING FOOD. PIZZA 170*F.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE # 10 CAN OPENER. ALSO CLEAN 2 DOOR FAN GUARD COVERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS, AND COOKING STOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPAIR REAR WALL IN STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE MISSING SHIELD REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO FINISH INSTALLING UTILITY SINK REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Mar 30, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors are dirty and in poor repair throughout, clean and repair the floors so they are smooth and sanitary in the food prep area. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The bathroom walls are deteriorating, repair the bathroom walls so they can be easily cleaned. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Install a mop sink to dump and fill your mop bucket in a sanitary manner. Install a dipping well for italian ice service.
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Jan 21, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. TNE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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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. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP.
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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. THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM UNDER THE SHELVES AND THE BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTD. TO CLEAN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lina's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lina's Pizza on file is from Jun 20, 2017. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lina's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Lina's Pizza.
Has Lina's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lina's Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lina's Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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