Milanos Pizza

8130 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
Pizza
Last inspected: Jun 24, 2013
90
Score
Low Risk

Milanos Pizza appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 24, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Milanos Pizza dates to Jun 24, 2013.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 24, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER EXCESSIVE ICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPAIR THE 3 COMP. SINK NOZZLE LEAKING.
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Jan 10, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND CLEAN LARGE BOX FREEZER, CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR STORAG AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CEILING OVER HOOD, CLEAN WALL VENTS/CEILING VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR RESTROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: RESTROOM DOOR NEEDS DOOR CKECK TO MAKE SELF CLOSING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN CLUTTER FROM FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Jan 30, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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.SEAL ALL RAW WOOD.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER. DEFROST AND CLEAN BOX FREEZER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER. NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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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.PEELING PAINT AT WALL BEHIND REAR BOX FREEZER AND PAINT CEILING.
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Jan 10, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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. PIZZA STENCIL IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN. STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF REPAINTAING OR REPLACING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD-UP. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. FLOORS IN REAR WATER HEATER AREA NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. PEELING PAINT AT CEILING MUST BE REMOVED AND HOLE REPAIRED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. STOPPERS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 22, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. CORRECT SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. REPAIR SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDSINK AND UTILITY SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Milanos Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Milanos Pizza on file is from Jun 24, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Milanos Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Milanos Pizza.

Has Milanos Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Milanos Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Milanos 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.