Pepperino Pizzeria
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2016
95
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Pepperino Pizzeria stretching back to 2011. Pepperino Pizzeria was last inspected on Apr 7, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Pepperino Pizzeria's record stops at Apr 7, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up five times.
Pepperino Pizzeria's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Apr 7, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MISSING FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT. PROVIDE SAME.
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Mar 25, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 16, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE INTERCEPTOR WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR. ALSO LEAK UNDERNEATH MIDDLE BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND REPAIR SAME, FREE OF RUST AND LEAKS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR PREP COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Dec 9, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN OR REPLACE SHEVING UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS ON LANDING BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS WHERE DIRT, DERIS AND FOOD BUILD-UP IS FOUND.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DIRT, STAINS AND GREASY BUILD-UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENTS ABOVE THE PIZAA OVEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOP LOADING SOFT-SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA MUST HAVE OVERHEAD HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE TOP INNER COMPARMENTS OF THE UNIT. REPLACE BROKEN SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTERED AREAS THROUGHOUT. ALL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS. ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS
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Jun 25, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (SAUSAGE PIZZA,ETC)MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE WATER DRAINING ONTO THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER TURNED ON IN THE SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
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Sep 24, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE PIZZA OVEN, THE HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN AND PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN THE WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREAS,UNDER EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DEATIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER PREP TABLES, UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Sep 15, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS,ON THE INTERIOR OF SINKS,FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND CRAWLING ON TOP OF MULTI USE ITEMS AND UTENSILS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE PIZZA OVEN, THE HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN AND PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN THE WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREAS,UNDER EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DEATIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER PREP TABLES, UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jun 28, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. ALSO MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING AT THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA AND UP STAIRCASE AND ON LANDING TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEAN AT 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE STOCK IN STORAGE AREAS, ALL FOOD ITEMS NEED TO BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING PURPOSES.
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Jul 9, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 4, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pepperino Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pepperino Pizzeria on file is from Apr 7, 2016. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pepperino Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pepperino Pizzeria.
Has Pepperino Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pepperino Pizzeria have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pepperino 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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