Old Town Pizza Pub
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2025
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Going back to 2010, Old Town Pizza Pub has 23 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 10 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL GAP UNDER BLUE REAR EXIT DOOR IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE DOOR BROKEN AT THE HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL PANEL OF THE WALK IN BEER COOLING UNIT COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL ON THE RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND SMALL DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE UNITS, REAR DEEP FREEZER AREA, ICE MACHINE AREA, KITCHEN PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Aug 2, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA AND A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA ON THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FAN NEXT TO IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASE BOARD LINING OF THE REAR KITCHEN WALL REAR OF THE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND PREVENT POSSIBLE INSECT ENTERING.
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Aug 30, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL COMMERICIALLY WRAPPED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
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Oct 19, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT TOP WHERE ICE DISPENSES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL GAP ON NORTH CORNER AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP TO PROTECT FROM PEST ENTRY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 24, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR WHITE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. ALSO, OBSERVED INTERIOR OF SODA NOZZLES AT BAR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM HOT FOOD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 24, 2020
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND BAR BELOW HAND WASHING SINK TO HAVE DIRTH AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL AND MISING WALL TILES NEXT TO PREP SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REAPIR MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN MENS WASHHROOM. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED GROUND BEEF , CREAM TOMATO AND BASIL SOUP ) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION; 2 GAL OF SOUP (45 F) AND 2 LBS OF COOKED BEEF (49 F) OF COOKED BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS COST OF ALL FOODS $40. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SOUP, COLESLAW, COOKED CHICKEN) WITH OUT A DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU. SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT (6/11/18) NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED SO THAT IT IS VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jun 11, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed no soap or paper towels at exposed hand sink at bar. Also observed kitchen exposed hand sink blocked and inaccessible with 2 dish/pizza brushes and 2 pizza scrappers, at time of inspection. Instructed manager that exposed hand sink must be accessible and have soap and paper towels to ensure proper hand washing. Manager corrected violations during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Food (ice) not protected from contamination during storage. Observed black slime like substance on interior contact surfaces of ice machine located in rear dry storage area. Ice was being used for human consumption. Must turn off ice machine remove ice and have interior surfaces cleaned and sanitized. Violation was corrected during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed chipped and peeling paint on wire shelving racks in walk in cooler. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Observed no splash guard on left side of exposed hand sink, next to 3 compartment sink. Observed no splash guard on left side of exposed hand sink, at bar. Instructed manager to install splash guard on left side of to prevent possible contamination. Maintain at all times.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed floor leading to beer/keg cooler located behind bar, cracked and missing floor tiles. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair, ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable 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: Observed wall behind bar below exposed hand sink to have an accumulation of black substance and beverage splatter. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Mar 24, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD TALL PLASTIC SQUIRT SAUCE BOTTLES ACROSS FROM THE STOVE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST ALWAYS BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRTY BEER LINES INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE NEW FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED OBTAIN AN IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE.MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 11, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2DR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATED OR LABELED. ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST ALWAYS BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED 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: MUST REPAIR THE EDGE OF THE CORNER WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.FOUND WALLS CORNERS DETTACHED. ALL CONTACT FOOD SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Mar 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Jul 31, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR SERVICE OF THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....ALSO NOTED NO ICE SCOOPS ON ICE BINS AT THE BAR AND NO LIDS AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE SCOOP AND LID FOR ICE BIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY FANS ON CEILING OF PREP AREA AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Dec 16, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 9, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 46F. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND CHEESES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED TACO MEAT AT 45.1F, CHICKEN POT PIE FILLING AT 45.1F, CHILI AT 44.7F, EGGS AT 45.1F. MILK AT 44.9F, AND CHEESES AT 44.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 100# OF FOOD WORTH $830. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: THE WASH TEMPERATURE GAUGE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISMACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT OPERATIONAL. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE DOES NOT MOVE WHEN THE MACHINE IS IN USE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WASH TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND MAINTAIN A WASH TEMPERATURE ABOVE 120F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 21, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING SCREW FOR THE GREASE INTERCEPTOR LOCATED IN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WATER LEAK BELOW THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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May 9, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING SCREW FOR THE GREASE INTERCEPTOR LOCATED IN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WATER LEAK BELOW THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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May 2, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.8F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND CHEESES. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SOUR CREAM AT 44.7F, MEAT SAUCE AT 54.6F, CHEESE AT 45.3F, SPINACH DIP AT 49.1F, HAMBURGERS AT 43.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE BEHIND THE BAR AND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH MACHINES AT 100PPM CHLORINE. BOTH MACHINES WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE INCLUDING SIDES AND WATER HOSES OF THE MACHINE. INTERIOR OF MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. 15 LIVE ANTS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/3/13 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING SCREW FOR THE GREASE INTERCEPTOR LOCATED IN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA AND UNDER THE BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WATER LEAK BELOW THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Oct 3, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF UP RIGHT FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE ORGANIC MATTER AND PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 21, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED WOOD AT WALK-IN COOLR DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO FINISH.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NOTED AT REAR STORAGE ROON, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
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Oct 11, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN TENDERS AT 44F, SLICED CHEESES AT 50F, AND SOUR CREAM AT 46F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING DISHES. NO CHLORINE WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RISE. DISHMACHINE WAS BEING USED TO WASH DISHES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. FAX REINSPECTION WHEN DISHMACHINE IS WORKING PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WERE AVAILABLE AT THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK. ALSO, NO HAND SOAP WAS AVAILABLE AT THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH AREAS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF LIME, SCALE AND MOLD ON THE INSIDE SURFACES OF THE MACHINE. THE ICE MACHINE WAS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MACHINE. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER WHEN UNIT HAS BEEN CLEANED. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO THE PIZZA OVEN, TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN, VENTILATION HOOD.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES CONNECTED TO THE SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BAR.
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Jun 16, 2010
Complaint
5 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. MUST REPAIR TORN SEAT CUSHION TO BOOTH IN REAR DINING AREA TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOP INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN UNDER BOOTH SEATING PADS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BOOTHS IN FRONT DINING AREA AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT WALK IN BEER COOLER AND REMOVE WATER FROM UNDER BAR AREA.
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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. WALLS UNDER LARGE PIZZA OVEN IN POOR REPAIR AND COVING FALLING DOWN. MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND REPAIR COVING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS AT ICE BINS AND AT ICE MACHINE.
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Mar 23, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 15, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITH A LARGE OPENING IN LID PREVENTING IT FROM BEING COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST REPLACE LID. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 160318 ON 4-28-09 NOT CORRECTED. (30)LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS,(32)SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG RIGHT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR,(33)DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,(34)PROVIDE BASEBOARD ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN WHERE MISSING AND (41)STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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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. MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR OUTSIDE OF WOMENS WASHROOM. ALSO REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE AROUND DOOR. MUST REPLACE MISSING ICE BIN COVERS BEHIND BAR.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF BAR GUN HOLSTERS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Old Town Pizza Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Old Town Pizza Pub on file is from Apr 1, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Old Town Pizza Pub?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Old Town Pizza Pub.
Has Old Town Pizza Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Old Town Pizza Pub have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Old Town Pizza Pub means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Old Town Pizza Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Old Town Pizza Pub is inspected around two times per year on average.
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