Mari's Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 4, 2012
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Score
Across the available record, Mari's Pizza has four inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 4, 2012. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Mari's Pizza since Oct 4, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to zero violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Mari's Pizza is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Oct 4, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 20, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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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: Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Observed mice dropping in rear prep room behind storage rack-approximately 30 plus dropping. Also, pest control logbook not provided or maintained on premises. Instructed to have licensed pest control company service premises and provided logbook with all required documents. Must remove all mice activity, detail clean and sanitize areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water on left side of three compartment sink, water coming up in middle of compartment. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline or install larger grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Sinks, prep table, cooking equipment, exhaust and filter, storage racks and shelves not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace worn ceiling tile.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in rear cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer visible inside all coolers.
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Oct 8, 2010
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZERS
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVES AND RACKS. DEFROST ALL FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILDUP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN DRAIN AT FRONT HANDSINK. CLEAN GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR SLOW DRAINING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS AT REAR EXIT DOOR AND STORAGE ROOM, RELOCATE LARGE MIXER FROM STORGE ROOM INTO PREP AREA AND OR INSTALL HANDSINK.
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Sep 29, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER COOLERS AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO, REAR BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. NOTED 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. MUST RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZERS
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVES AND RACKS. DEFROST ALL FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILDUP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN DRAIN AT FRONT HANDSINK. CLEAN GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR SLOW DRAINING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS AT REAR EXIT DOOR AND STORAGE ROOM, RELOCATE LARGE MIXER FROM STORGE ROOM INTO PREP AREA AND OR INSTALL HANDSINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mari's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mari's Pizza on file is from Oct 4, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mari's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mari's Pizza.
Has Mari's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mari's Pizza have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mari'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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