Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings

2551 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Pizza
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 9, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings is from Jul 9, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspection History
Jul 9, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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 ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION, MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANIITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REAR CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. M UST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 11, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 20 POUNDS OF PIZZA (VALUED AT $40) IN PREP AREA AT A TEMPERATURE OF 80.3F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO KEEP FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CARDBOARD ON SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND DEEP DARK GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD LIGHT ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Sep 23, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE KNIVES AND SPATULAS ARE SHOVED INTO DIRTY GAPS BEHIND THE CUTTING BOARDS; STORE KNIVES IN AN EASY TO CLEAN PLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE CAN OPENER IS DIRTY AND WORN, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY IN THE CORNERS AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT. THE FLOORS HAVE DAMAGED TILES UNDER THE FRONT REFRIGERATOR AND UNSANITARY COVERING IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Mar 14, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 9, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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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 ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN DISHROOM AREA USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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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.MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK,DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AWAY FROM FOODS.
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Oct 22, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 20, 2010
License
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUTTING OR SLICING UTENSILS STORED BETWEEN WALL AND CUTTING BOARD AT KITCHEN PREP ARAE,AND STORE PROPERLY.ALSO MUST INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS AT REAR PREP AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INSIDE DOUGH MIXER BOWL THAT IS RUSTING.ALSO MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK ON ON SINGLE SERVICE ITEM STORAGE SIDE.
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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. TOILET BOWL AND TOILET SEAT WITH STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE OFFICE,FLOORS AT FRONT UNDER CONDIMENT DISPLAY COUNTER,AND FLOORS AT FURNACE ROOM WITH DEBRIS. ALSO MUST REPAIR OPENING ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM.
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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. INSTRUCTEDTO REPAIR WATER DAMAGED WALL IN FURNACE ROOM,AND CLEAN VENT ON CEILING WALL IN TOILET.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR,MEANWHILE TOILET DOOR MUST BE MANUALLY KEPT CLOSE.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANISE CLUTTER IN OFFICE.
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Apr 13, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 9, 2010
License
2 minor violations.
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* 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.NEED ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOT COPY ON PREMISSES WHEN WE RETURN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPRAYER ONLY NO NOZZEL TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS MUST PROVIDE. PREMISES GOING TO INSTALL ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTERS FOR THE IN COMMING WATER LINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings on file is from Jul 9, 2015. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings?

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

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

No. Recent inspections at Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Papa Ray's 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.