Pat's Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2023
61
Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at Pat's Pizza, the earliest from 2010. On Jan 5, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The most recent inspection at Pat's Pizza is from Jan 5, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to seven violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Pat's Pizza's 61 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A TWO DOOR PREP COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER; ABOUT 3 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 50F, ABOUT 2 LBS OF COOKED SAUSAGE AT 60F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF CHEESE AT 51F, ABOUT 20 LBS OF RAW AND COOKED CHICKEN RANGING BETWEEN 60F-62F, ABOUT 2 LBS OF ALFREDO SAUCE AT 52F AND ABOUT 2 LBS OF UNSHELLED BOILED EGGS AT 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYER AND IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE CEILING AROUND THE VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTORS REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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61
Dec 22, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, PIZZA, SALADS) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. COPY OF HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED TO FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN REAR NEAR DOORS, NEAR CLEAN DISHES, AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIROTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND BROKEN HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 BATHROOMS WITH NO LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHTING TO BATHROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Dec 21, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND BROKEN HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER AND 2-DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PREPPING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE IN FOOD PREPPING AREAS.
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Sep 12, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 56F DURING THE INSPECTION LOCATED IN CORNER OF FOOD PREPARATION AREA ON THE SOUTH WALL. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE REACH IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SALAD:SLICED ROMAINE, SLICED TOMATOES, OPEN CAESAR DRESSING, OPEN THOUSAND ISLAND, AND OPEN FRENCH DRESSING ) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES (54 F) LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER. 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 $90 AT 5LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURGER ON MENU. SAID ITEMSCAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005
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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 MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN , PICO DE GALLO) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT 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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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND PRE-PACKAGED SALAD,CAKE AND TIRAMISU ON SITE MUST PROVIDE:THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jan 17, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACK IN THE WALL LOCATED IN THE LEFT CORNER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 19, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER THE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS. MAINTAIN SAME. -THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWL. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE REAR WHERE MULTI USE UTENSILS ARE STORED HAS DIRT AND FOOD ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS HAS THICK DIRT AND DUST ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -CEILING TILES AND THE COVER TO THE FAN ON THE SIDE OF THE TOILET IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ARE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE TOP OF THE FAUCET IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM LEAKS WATER WHEN YOU PUSH DOWN ON THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 22, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: dust build-up on shelves above front prep coolers, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Feb 17, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES STORED IN A SNITIZER ON COUNTER TOP, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL CHEMICAL AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE,FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 7, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURES UNDER THE DOUGH PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES AND VENT ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS AND UNSHIELDED LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SHIELDED LIGHTING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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Jun 26, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD AND FOOD SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 12, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE KNIVES IN THE KNIFE RACK, THE KNIFE RACK, THE RUSTY RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST FIX DAMAGED WALLS IN FRONT SERVICE/DINING AREA-MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Aug 22, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS.(VACUUM CLEANER, TOOLS,ETC.)
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Aug 24, 2011
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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Aug 16, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PASTA COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 54.8. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F. FOUND BEEF, MEATBALLS, ETC. INSIDE COOLER.
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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. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD BETWEEN 50 F AND 51.4 F- BEEF, MEATBALLS, CHEESE, BAKED POTATO AND COOKED NOODLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL THE ABOVE ITEMS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 11 LBS, VALUED AT $20.00.
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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 FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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86
Nov 24, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTAINERS WITH SPICES WITH NO LABELS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED OF FOOD SHELVING UNITS.(SHOES).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Aug 16, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Found bulk food not labeled.
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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. Found food containers not stored properly at dishwashing areas.(must store inverted).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pat's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pat's Pizza on file is from Jan 5, 2023. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pat's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Pat's Pizza.
Has Pat's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pat's Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pat's Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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