M & G Pizza

2819 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 5, 2022
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited M & G Pizza four times, with records going back to 2017. The most recent visit was on Oct 5, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for M & G Pizza dates to Oct 5, 2022.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five 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
Oct 5, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY IN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AREA AND HAND WASH SINK NEXT TO THE STOVE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING WITH SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR A PROTECTIVE SHIELDS FOR THE BULBS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER UNIT STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND FLOUR ACCUMULATION ON THE STANDING MIXER UNIT AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 22, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE HANGING CLEAN UTENSILS ABOVE OR DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST STORE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS IN THE 1ST FLOOR CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE EAST KITCHEN WALL NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE AND UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 9, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. - NOTED MISSING TILES ON FLOOR OF THE SECOND FLOOR AND FIRST FLOOR CUSTOMER CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Oct 3, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RED STRIPS OF TAPE COVERING EXTERIOR OF 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STORAGE FOR MOPS AND BROOMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was M & G Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at M & G Pizza on file is from Oct 5, 2022. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at M & G Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at M & G Pizza.

Has M & G Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at M & G Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at M & G 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.