Papa Rays Pizza & Wings

4757 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2021
78
Score
Low Risk

Papa Rays Pizza & Wings appears in inspection records 21 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 14, 2021. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 14, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.

Papa Rays Pizza & Wings' latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

21
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14MUS T STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR CAUSE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 LID IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 7, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FIVE ADULT LIVE ROACHES ON SITE BEHIND WHITE CHEST FREEZER AND ON WIRES AT NORTH-EAST CORNER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: DICED COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 58.3F,DICED HAM AT TEMP 48.9F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-20-2020, REPORT #2386362 MANAGER COULD NOT SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090.NO CITATION ISSUED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN DOOR FROM HINGES AT PREP COOLER,REPAIR CAUSE. ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVES AND SHELVES IN PREP AREA(GREASY)
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR CAUSE
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: LID IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Aug 20, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VIOLATION # 58 FROM REPORT #2213326 DATED 8/22/18 NOT CORRECTED. MANAGER COULD NOT SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090
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Nov 6, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VILATION # 58 FROM REPORT #2213326 DATED 8/22/18 NOT CORRECTED. MANAGER COULD NOT SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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Aug 22, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 13, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TIME FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY TO BE IMPROPER:- PASTA 56.1F/52.9F, SLICED TOMATOES 46.4F, CUT LETTUCE 50.0F, CHEESE 50.0F/48.6F. SPINACH 45.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 48.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. TEMPERATURE OF HOT RUNNING WATER WAS 76.4F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.NOTIFIED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AT REAR KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK UNTIL THE HOT RUNNING WATER IS INSTALLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE U-JOINT BOTTOM PIPING UNDER THE REAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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47
Jul 31, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUPS AND PLASTIC BOWLS ARE USED TO SCOOP FOOD FROM DISPLAY PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES. WRAPPED PIPES UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT IS BROKE, ALSO WATER IS LEAKING FROM PIPE FROM SAID UNIT ONTO FOOD BOXES,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID BOXES AND REPAIR CAUSE AT SAID UNIT. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT LID OF CHEST WHITE FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID GASKET AKWARD WASHING HANDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. RELOCATE TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 8, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE SHELVE ABOVE SAUCE HOLDER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE BASEBOARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER BROKEN/RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Jul 13, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN DISHES OF THE 3 COMPT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE BASEBOARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER BROKEN/RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Jul 5, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 60.0F AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.0F. COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). TAGGED BOTH COOLERS "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 ATTENTION: ARLEEN LOPEZ, WHEN THE COOLER IS REACHING 40.0F OR BELOW TEMPERATURE. ALSO PROVIDE RECEIPT FROM THE TECHNICIAN WHO REPAIRED THE COOLER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. CHICKEN CUBE AT 53.4F, 3 LBS; GROUND SAUSAGE AT 52.5F, 4 LBS; PEPPERONI AT 53.7F, 3LBS; PIZZA SAUCE AT 53.7F, 4LBS; CUBE HAM AT 50.9F, 1 LB; CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 60.8F, 2LBS; COOLER TEMP AT 50.0F AND 60.0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT $ 27.00. TOTAL 16.5 LBS.
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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: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON TH BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE PIZZA, CHICKEN WINGS, ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. MATTHEW VILLAREAL CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:35 PM.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1588929 DATED 11/27/15. #32-THE GASKETS AROUND THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE COLD HOLDING UNIT ARE RIPPED AND SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AND CLEAN THE REMAINING RUBBER GASKETS. #33- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE MICROWAVE AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. #35- REPLACED THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE LARGE MIXER AND CLEAN THE CEILING TILES SURROUNDING THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE FOOD LINE TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP- MAINTAIN. #42-INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTIONS IN BETWEEN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN DISHES OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. 3 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER FOR PIZZA WITH RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOORS OF THE COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA AND CLEAN ALSO THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. OUTSIDE BASEBOARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER BROKEN/RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Nov 27, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GASKETS AROUND THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATIOR AND THE COLD HOLDING UNIT ARE RIPPED AND SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AND CLEAN THE REMAINING RUBBER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE MICROWAVE AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE LARGE MIXER AND CLEAN THE CEILING TILES SURROUNDING THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE FOOD LINE TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP- MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTIONS IN BETWEEN USE.
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Apr 21, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND TWO CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN WINGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 52.2F, SAUSAGE PIZZA AT 93.4F, AND TWO CHEESE PIZZA'S ON TOP SHELF IN PREP AREA AT 105.1F. FOUND A CONTAINER OF SAUSAGE OUT ON THE PREP SHELF AT 108.F, A CONTAINER OF CHICKEN IN COLD-HOLD UNIT AT 45.1 AND A CONTAINER OF HAM IN COLD-HOLD UNIT AT 48.4F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE DRIPPING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDSINKS ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE ONLY WASHROOM ON PREMISES. PREMISES HAS BEEN GIVEN A 48 HOUR NOTICE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE IN THE WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA UNTIL THE WASHBOWL SINK IS REPAIRED. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK UPON REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE WATER LINE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AND PREVENT WATER FROM LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1473261 ON JUNE 3, 2014: (33) GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT:DEEP FRYER,HOOD FILTERS AND PIPES UNDER THE HOOD AND SHELVES BY THE PIZZA OVEN.BURNED FOOD INSDE THE PIZZA OVEN REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS BY 4/24/2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A WIPING CLOTH STUCK TO THE FROST IN THE DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA. REMOVE UNSANITARY ITEM FROM THE DEEP FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE HOT PADS USED TO REMOVE PIZZA'S FROM THE OVEN SOILED WITH CHEESE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD HOT PADS AND REPLACE WITH A CLEAN SANITARY PAD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER, BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER, AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOOR TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VENTILATION IN THE CEILING VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM CEILING VENT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 3, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.PEELING PAINT ON OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,ALSO RAW WOODS SHELVES PAINT IS PEELING,REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDEA SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT:DEEP FRYER,HOOD FILTERS AND PIPES UNDER THE HOOD AND SHELVES BY THE PIZZA OVEN.BURNED FOOD INSDE THE PIZZA OVEN REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN ,MISSING AND CHIPPED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN AND DEEP FRYERS NEED TO BE REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BASEBOARD WALL / COVING NOT SEALED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACK DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND VENTILATION ABOVE PREP TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 13, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Jan 9, 2014
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 94.6F,STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER; DICED CHICKEN STORED AT DISPLAY COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.6F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG, NOR COOLING PROCESS LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.COOLER MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 40.4F. FOUND TWO COOKED LARGE PIZZA:ONE CHEESE AT TEMP OF 88.8F, THE OTHER SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 78.9F, BOTH PANS WAS STORED ON TOP THE COUNTER ABOVE THE DISPLAY PREP PIZZA COOLER. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 19,VALUE$ 50
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD:LETTUCE,SHREDDED CHEESE ETC.,TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES,SUCH AS: A BOTTLE OF BLEACH,GARBAGE CAN AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT,THEN GOING BACK TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD INCLUDING MAKING A PIZZA.INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING EXPLAINED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HAND. PREMISES WAS LICENSED WITH TWO EXPOSED HAND SINKS(FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA).INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL THE EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE.PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SAID SINK. A 48 HOURS NOTICE GIVEN,WILL RETURN ON 1-13-14 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED:SAUSAGE,CHICKEN,RIBS ETC. A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER IS REQUIRED TO BE ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,SERVED AND STORED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK,WASTE WATER(GREASE,OIL AND FOOD PARTICLES) BACKS UP ON THE OTHER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE SERVING SCOOP FROM INSIDE THE DRY FOOD,STORED ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE PLASTIC SCOOP FROM INSIDE THE DRY FOOD STORED ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER. WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR,LID/COVER IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID/COVER OR THE UNIT. FOOD STORED INSIDE CHEST FREEZER, FROM OPENED CARDBOARD BOXES MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND RUBBER GASKETS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: GARBAGE BAGS,EMPTY BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS ARE ACCUMULATE IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Jul 2, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Feb 29, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, SAUSAGE, ETC.) ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED.
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Jan 25, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. OBSERVED FOOD ACCUMULATED INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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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. WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND PROVIDE/CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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82
Dec 15, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 10, 2010
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BEYWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE,IN FRONT AREA. PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES, IN REAR STORAGE.
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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.REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. WASTE WATER PIPE NOT CONNECTED UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK,IN PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa Rays Pizza & Wings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa Rays Pizza & Wings on file is from Apr 14, 2021. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa Rays Pizza & Wings?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Papa Rays Pizza & Wings.

Has Papa Rays Pizza & Wings' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa Rays Pizza & Wings have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Papa Rays Pizza & Wings means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.