Luis C. Gomez — Bravo's Pizza
Last inspected: Jun 2, 2017
74
Score
Going back to 2011, Luis C. Gomez — Bravo's Pizza has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jun 2, 2017. 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 Luis C. Gomez — Bravo's Pizza dates to Jun 2, 2017.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Luis C. Gomez — Bravo's Pizza's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 2, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR & 2- DOOR PREP COOLERS ,DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & HOLE IN FLOOR TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM ,DINING AREA NEAR FRONT WINDOW
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE NEAR PIZZA OVEN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IN FOOD PREP AREA.NOT ALLOWED
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May 24, 2017
Routine
14 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA PREP COOLER AT 56.4F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE . A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPEARTURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF PIZZA PREP COOLER SUCH AS 3LBS. SAUSAGE 45.2F,5LBS. PIZZA SAUCE 45.4F,3LBS. PEPPERONI 46.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40,0F OR BELOW .APPX.11LBS. $37. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF FOODS DURING STORAGE IN A MAKE SHIFT PREP AREA IN BASEMENT IN A HOT WATER TANK ROOM.OBSERVED FOOD AND EQUIPMENT (A BAG OF FLOUR AND A OPEN CONTAINER OF FLOUR,DOUGH MACHINE,2- BUCKETS OF CHICKEN BASE,CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES).MUST REMOVE FOOD AND EQUIPMENT FROM BASEMENT INTO 1ST FL. PREP AREA.(SERIOUS 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 APPX. 20 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND ON PALLETS AND ON FOOD STORAGE TABLE IN BASEMENT.ALSO APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RODENT PROOF DOORS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/24/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST APPLY SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR & 2- DOOR PREP COOLERS & 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,MICROWAVE,CUTTING BOARDS,OVEN,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST DEFROST FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & HOLE IN FLOOR TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM ,DINING AREA NEAR FRONT WINDOW,IN FRONT OF PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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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 MISSING WALL BASE NEAR PIZZA OVEN,STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY OF TOILET ROOMS ,DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS,FILTERS AND HOOD IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DRAIN LINE FROM 3- COMP SINK BASIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR POP & SALSA COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ,ELEVATE OR ORAGNIZE ARTICLES FROM SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER AND BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IN FOOD PREP AREA.NOT ALLOWED.
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Jun 9, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND SIDE STORAGE.
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Sep 29, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND MOP SINK NOT SECURED/LOOSE. MUST FASTEN PROPERLY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF REACH IN COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 17, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GASKETS AROUND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH TORN RUBBER GASKETS. MUST REPLACE WORN GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK AT BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK AT BASEMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 4, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN FRONT AREA WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP FOR PROPER DOOR CLOSURE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Oct 15, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE METAL DRAIN BOARD AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CHEST FREEZER. MUST DEFROST ALL THE CHEST FREEZER, WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE HEATER INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. VENT COVER INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM, AND FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2011
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 shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP 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. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.----------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Luis C. Gomez — Bravo's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Luis C. Gomez — Bravo's Pizza on file is from Jun 2, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Luis C. Gomez — Bravo's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Luis C. Gomez — Bravo's Pizza.
Has Luis C. Gomez — Bravo's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Luis C. Gomez — Bravo's Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Luis C. Gomez — Bravo's Pizza 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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