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Papa Giorgio's Pizzeria

2604 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Italian
Last inspected: Dec 28, 2015
90
Score
Low Risk

Papa Giorgio's Pizzeria appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2012. Papa Giorgio's Pizzeria was last inspected on Dec 28, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Papa Giorgio's Pizzeria since Dec 28, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Papa Giorgio's Pizzeria is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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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
Dec 28, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS FROM BOTTOM OF WORK TABLE AND REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE REAR STAND UP 2 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
33
90
Dec 21, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAING PROPER TEMPERATURE,NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME,NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD INSIDE COOLER.AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 46.9F. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME,THERE IS ENOUGH REFRIGERATION TO MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPERATURES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
2
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS (FORKS/SPOONS) NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE AND MINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS FROM BOTTOM OF WORK TABLE AND REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE REAR STAND UP 2 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
33
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Nov 27, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE BUILT UP INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN CHEST FREEZER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE PREP AREA WITH ICE BUILT UP
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT THE REAR BY EXIT DOOR WITH DIRT AND LEAVES.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND DUST BUILT UP ON FANS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO FANS INSIDE BATHROOM NEED CLEANING.
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Aug 28, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR. REMOVE ALL MILK CRATE BEING USE AS A PALLET. INSTALL COVING 4" IN THE FRONT DINING AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM(NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING THERMOMETER IN ALL REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa Giorgio's Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa Giorgio's Pizzeria on file is from Dec 28, 2015. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa Giorgio's Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Papa Giorgio's Pizzeria.

Has Papa Giorgio's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Papa Giorgio's Pizzeria 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 Papa Giorgio's Pizzeria 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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