Mama Mia Chicago Pizza
Last inspected: May 16, 2013
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Score
Inspectors have visited Mama Mia Chicago Pizza seven times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 16, 2013. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at Mama Mia Chicago Pizza is from May 16, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Mama Mia Chicago Pizza on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
May 16, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food item in reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reah in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cabinet by pop dispensing unit not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen areas need cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall that had peeling paint, exposed wallboard by pop dispensing unit, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
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Oct 15, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG PIZZA, PASTA, CHICKEN, SALADS, SANDWICHES ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES (FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 539599, DATE:01-12-2012). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, AN INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010 (B)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE, INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE RACKS WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FRYERS, KITCHEN HOOD, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND INCLUDING FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER.-------MUST SEAL HOLES ON BASEBOARD (BRICK) AROUND DINING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND PREP TABLE.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 12, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED
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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. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MUST PROVIDE (3)DRAIN STOPPERS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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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. SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,BECOMING RUSTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FLOOR THROUGHOUT UNCLEAN,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN TOILET UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 30, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Raw wood storage cabinet for beverage dispenser. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface to have non-absorbant.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Coving not installed along side wall in prep area. Instructed to install rubber coving to seal gap between wallbase and floor. Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Wall not seal under three compartment sink right side. Instructed to seal opening.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light not provided inside walk-in freezer used for dry goods. Instructed to provide light inside unit.
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Oct 1, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED;CLEAN PANS,PLASTIC CONTAINERS MUST BE COVERED AND STORED PROPERLY
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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. VENT COVER IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,MUST BE REPAIRED
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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. MISSING WALLS INSIDE SODA ROOM,MUST BE REPLACED ,MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED;BASEWALL ALONG DINING AND SODA ROOM MUST BE PROVIDED
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REAR AREA AT THE SIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MUST ORGANIZE,MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY MATERIALS
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Aug 3, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 22, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mama Mia Chicago Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mama Mia Chicago Pizza on file is from May 16, 2013. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mama Mia Chicago Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mama Mia Chicago Pizza.
Has Mama Mia Chicago Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mama Mia Chicago Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mama Mia Chicago 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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