Lincoln Park Pizza
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2021
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Score
Across the available record, Lincoln Park Pizza has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent visit was on Jun 16, 2021. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Lincoln Park Pizza's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 16, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Lincoln Park Pizza squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jun 16, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NEEDED IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PERSON WASHING DISHES TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY. INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, AND SPLASH GUARDS IF NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMTER NEEDED IN FRONT SODA COOLED. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREP TABLE AND FREEZER STORED UNDER WASTE WATER LINES. MUST MOVE PREP TABLE AND FREEZER OR INSTALL A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SHIELD TO PROTECT FOOD FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS.
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May 4, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, STAINS AND DARK GROOVES PRESENT. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT, ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. REPAIR SCREEN DOOR ON EXIT DOOR OFF BASEMENT, BOTTOM CORNER IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS. ALSO, REPAIR/PAINT UNFINISHED FLOOR IN BASEMENT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS IN PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN OFFICE. REPAIR DAMAGED WALL NEXT TO ELECTRICAL BOX NEAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ITEMS IN BASEMENT NOT BEING USED.
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Apr 27, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN WATER IS RUNNING, IT OVERFLOWS ONTO THE FLOOR, INSTEAD OF DRAINING THROUGH THE PIPE. INSTUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK WITHIN 2 DAYS,(BY MAY 1, 2017) AND USE THE OTHER HAND SINK NEAR BY, UNTIL THE SAID SINK HAS BEEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1965428, DATED 9/27/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP COOLER. #35; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LOWER WALL TRIM INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,EXPOSED WASTELINE PIPES ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA PROVIDE A BARRIER OR REMOVE PREP TABLE. #38; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, STAINS AND DARK GROOVES PRESENT. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT, ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM BUMPER ON LOWER WALL IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO, REPAIR SCREEN DOOR ON EXIT DOOR OFF BASEMENT, BOTTOM CORNER IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS. ALSO, REPAIR/PAINT UNFINISHED FLOOR IN BASEMENT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS IN PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN OFFICE. REPAIR DAMAGED WALL NEXT TO ELECTRICAL BOX NEAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ITEMS IN BASEMENT NOT BEING USED.
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Sep 27, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PIZZA PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS AND SPIDER WEBS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILLS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LOWER WALL TRIM INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,EXPOSED WASTELINE PIPES ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA PROVIDE A BARRIER OR REMOVE PREP TABLE.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON WOOD SLATE CEILING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Nov 18, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. CEILING NEEDS TO BE CLEANED,PAINTED AND SEALED SO THAT IT IS 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: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENT WITHIN WASHROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE SHEILDED OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS NEED TO BE PROVIDED ABOVE CUTTING BOARDS AND REACH IN CHEST FREEZER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
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Oct 16, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
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May 24, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED 5 ASSORTED MEAT PIZZAS ON DISPLAY ON PREP TABLE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING IN DEGREE FROM 78F TO 80.7. MUST HOLD ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. ALL PIZZAS DISCARDED.
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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. CEILING OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR/REMOVE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BASEMENT PREP TABLE.
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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 STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE SINKS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE BICYCLE IS NOT ALLOWED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP/FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. OPEN BAG OF CEMENT ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lincoln Park Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lincoln Park Pizza on file is from Jun 16, 2021. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lincoln Park Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Lincoln Park Pizza.
Has Lincoln Park Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lincoln Park Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lincoln Park 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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