Palestina Pizza

6632 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626
Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2023
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Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Palestina Pizza is still short, with only one visit logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 20, 2023. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Palestina Pizza's record stops at Jan 20, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEARD GUARD NEEDED FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SODDERED TOGETHER AT THE SEAMS OF THE COMPARTMENTS. THE SODDERING IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOKING LINE WITH DARK GROOVES. GROOVES MUST BE REMOVED AND CUTTING BOARD MUST BE CLEANABLE OR REPLACED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL PREP COOLER UNCLEAN. COOLER IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. ALL NOT IN USE EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY WAY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE ETC. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN ALL REACH IN COOLERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT IS SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL UNECESSRY ITEMS AND KEEP AREA CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palestina Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Palestina Pizza on file is from Jan 20, 2023. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Palestina Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Palestina Pizza.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Palestina Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.