Pete's Pizza & Bakehouse
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2025
50
Score
The health department has logged 27 inspections at Pete's Pizza & Bakehouse, the earliest from 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 22, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
Pete's Pizza & Bakehouse's latest score of 50 falls below the Chicago average of 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
27
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY HELD AT ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE COOKS LINE STEAM TABLE. MEATBALLS AT 124.8F, VEGETABLE SOUP AT 114.6F, CHEESE SAUCE AT 110.8F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGER INCREASED THE STEAM TABLE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
21
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED TCS ALFREDO CHEESE SAUCE HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 49.5F IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE COOKS LINE COOLER. NOTED OTHER TCS FOODS IN THE SAME COOLER AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AND ALFREDO SAUCE FROM THE LARGER CONTAINER IN THE REFRIGERATOR AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. COOK STATED HE RECENTLY FILLED THE COOKS LINE CONTAINER FROM A METAL PAN DIRECTLY FROM THE HOT DISH WASHING MACHINE. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT PROPER FOOD PROTECTION/TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. SAUCE DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
22
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BUSINESS MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE LOGS WITH AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM C.D.P.H AS A MEANS OF CONTROL FOR ASSORTED PIZZAS AND CALZONES ON DISPLAY THEN REHEATED TO 165 F AS ORDERED. RECORDS WERE FOUND NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. SOME ITEMS SUCH AS THE MEAT STUFFED CALZONE AT A TEMPERATURE OF 66.9F AND NOT LISTED ON THE TEMPERATURE LOG. ALSO, THEIR VARIANCE LOG SHEETS LIST THE FOODS MUST BE DISCARDED AFTER THREE HOURS. THE INITIAL TEMPERATURES WERE TAKEN AT 10:35 AM. TEMPERATURES NOTED DURING THE INSPECTION AT 2:30 PM. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THEIR VARIANCE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE FOR A MEANS OF CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
24
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: UPPER ICE SHOOT INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE NOTED DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.----LEAK UNDER THE DISHWASHING ROOM HAND WASHING SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE HAND WASHING SINK.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE STREET SCOOTER INSIDE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM OR ANY OTHER KITCHEN/FOOD AREAS.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVDE.
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50
Feb 2, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FRESH VEGETABLES NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED AN OPEN BUS PAN FILLED WITH RAW BACON BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE AN OPEN CASE OF FRESH ROMAINE LETTUCE AND A BAG OF SHREDDED LETTUCE STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE RAW BACON. ALSO OBSERVED IN ANOTHER COOLER A CASE OF RAW EGGS STORED ON SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE AN OPEN BOX OF FRESH BROCCOLI AND BAGGED CARROTS. ALL FOODS REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE OF RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
15
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2-8-23 REPORT #2570966 NOT CORRECTED. #43- NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.#47- NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE PINK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION MACHINE AND ADDITIONAL SLIME IN THE UPPER ICE SHOOT PORTION AND OTHER ICE CONTACT SURFACES OF THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SUBSTANCE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS AND SPICES NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE PIZZA TO GO BOXES IN THE UNPROTECTED BASEMENT NOT SUITABLE FOR FOOD CONTACT TO GO CONTAINERS OR PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD WRAPPED IN TINFOIL AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE SHELVING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SPLASH GUARDS ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN AT THE TO GO BAG SHELVING.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS WALL MOUNTING FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MIRROR. ALL ABOVE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NOTED DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS: RUBBER DOOR GASKETS OF THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER, INTERIOR OF COOKS LINE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS: UNDER THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED POOLING WATER ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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50
Feb 8, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER AND FLOOR. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS (RAVIOLI, POTATOES, FROZEN PEACHES)WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.110 NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
54
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
56
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
47
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ONTOP AND ARROUND OF GREASE AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Jun 23, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.115 SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS DO NOT HAVE LABELS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF RUSTED SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELVING NEAR THE STAND-UP REACH-IN COOLER AT THE END OF THE COOKLINE IS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) FLOORS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO AREAS SUCH AS UNDER THE GRILL AREA AND THE DISH AREA HAS SOIL AND GREASE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SPLASH GUARDS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAPPING USED AROUND THE PIPING OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE ENTRANCE OF THE REAR KITCHEN HAND SINK AND THE HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.---THE BACKFLOW DEVICE IS MISSING/BROKEN AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL PROPERLY.
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78
Jun 7, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: VARIOUS TCS PIZZA (SPINACH, MEAT-FILLED CALZONE, DEEP-DISH PIZZA) LEFT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE DISPLAY CASE WAS MEASURED BETWEEN 71.9 - 82.5 *F. PIZZA WAS DISCARDED ON-SITE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
21
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INACCURATE TEMPERATURE LOGS FOR TCS PIZZAS ON DISPLAY USING TIME AS A MEANS OF CONTROL. TEMPERATURE LOGS NOTED WITH HOT PIZZA TEMPERATURES ALL AT 170F FOR ALL PIZZAS ON ALL DAYS OF RECORDS MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO USE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON-SITE TO TAKE ACCURATE FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE LOGS WITH ACTUAL HOT FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
24
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: THE HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE REAR KITCHEN IS BLOCKED BY TABLES, AND WATER WAS SHUT OFF AT THE HAND SINK.---THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP-LINE AREA WAS BLOCKED BY A PLASTIC PITCHER.---THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE HAND SINKS ARE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND SUPPLIED WITH WATER OF AT LEAST 100*F, SOAP, AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PIC ENSURED ALL HAND SINKS WERE ACCESSIBLE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2521656 ON 6-21-21 WAS NOT CORRECTED. #49-FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
60
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: PAPER TOWELS ARE NOT PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH AREA. PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS ON SITE. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS DO NOT HAVE LABELS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: THE EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR AND SIDE DOOR NEAR THE PIZZA PREP AREA, ALLOW ACCESS FOR PESTS. DOORS MUST BE SOLID AND TIGHT-FITTING. DOORS WERE CLOSED ON SITE.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF RUSTED SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELVING NEAR THE STAND-UP REACH-IN COOLER AT THE END OF THE COOKLINE IS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN AND EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO AREAS SUCH AS UNDER THE GRILL AREA AND THE DISH AREA HAS SOIL AND GREASE DEBRIS.---FOOD DEBRIS FOUND UNDER MICROWAVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SPLASH GUARDS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAPPING USED AROUND THE PIPING OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE ENTRANCE OF THE REAR KITCHEN HAND SINK AND THE HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.---THE BACKFLOW DEVICE IS MISSING/BROKEN AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL PROPERLY.
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37
Jun 21, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND BLENDER NOT STORED PROPELRY ON DRYING RACKS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
44
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
49
90
Dec 29, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON PIPE IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION ONTO FOOD.
49
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.12-OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT END. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Dec 21, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHEESE PIZZA AT 103.5F SITTING OUT ON COUNTER WITHOUT MANAGER PROVIDING A TEMPERATURE LOG OR WRITTEN PROCEDURE. ALSO OBSERVED VEGETABLE PIZZA OUT ON COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 87.3F AND SAUSAGE PIZZA OUT ON COUNTER AT 114.7F. MANAGER STATED THEY LEAVE THE COOKED PIZZA OUT ON THE COUNTER THEN THEY REHEAT IT WHEN A CUSTOMER WANTS TO ORDER A SLICE OF PIZZA. MANAGER DID NOT HAVE A RECORD OF TEMPERATURE LOG FOR COOKED PIZZA ON 12/21/2020. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1/7/2020, REPORT #2356242. #47-OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS AT PIZZA PREP TABLE AND BY HOT HOLDING UNIT TABLE WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #51-OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #53-OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090.
60
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON PIPE IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION ONTO FOOD.
49
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT END. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
52
70
Jan 7, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL CONTENTS WITH NAME OF FOOD, NET QUANTITY, INGRIDIENT LIST, MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS AND BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS AT PIZZA PREP TABLE AND BY HOT HOLDING UNIT TABLE WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR AND AT MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS ON WALLS BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Apr 25, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BEVERAGE STORAGE AT BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
55
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND NON DRIPPING SEWAGE PIPES OVER PIZZA BOXES AT BASEMENT. MUST RELOCATE PIZZA BOXES.
39
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS AT HALLWAY AREAS NOT CLEAN(GREASE). MUST CLEAN, DEGREASE, AND SANITIZE.
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86
Oct 2, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR GREATER THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-502.11(B) INSTRUCTED MANAGER METAL STEM THEROMETERS MUST BE CALIBRATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
36
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) SOME REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE WORKING THERMOMETERS.
36
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS.
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67
May 16, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOME DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT ARE STORED ON TOP PIPES OR UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PRODUCTS,ENCASE SAID PIPES OR RELOCATE FOOD AND DISPOSABLE MULTI USE UTENSILS. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA ,NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID GASKET. CEMENT BLOCKS UNDER THE GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT AREA ARE EXTREMELY GREASY WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYERS AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(INCLUDED WHEELS) NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,ALSO REMOVE GREASE FROM AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT AND SWEEP UNDER AND BESIDE THE STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND UNKNOWN PARTICLES AT LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOSE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AT DISH ROOM
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78
May 8, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.WE(MANAGER AND I)OBSERVED SOLID/SEMI SOLID GREASE ON TOP THE CONTAINER, ALSO GREASE DANGLING FROM EDGE OF THE CONTAINER WHICH DRIPPED ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONTAINER AND GROUND,AROUND AND UNDER THE SAID CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.
19
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON PREMISES FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
22
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD CONTAINER(FLOUR,SUGAR ETC) THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE LABELED. LABEL READY TO EAT FOOD THAT IS KEPT MORE THAN 12 HOURS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOME DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT ARE STORED ON TOP PIPES OR UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PRODUCTS,ENCASE SAID PIPES OR RELOCATE FOOD AND DISPOSABLE MULTI USE UTENSILS. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA ,NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID GASKET. CEMENT BLOCKS UNDER THE GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT AREA ARE EXTREMELY GREASY WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYERS AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(INCLUDED WHEELS) NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,ALSO REMOVE GREASE FROM AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT AND SWEEP UNDER AND BESIDE THE STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND UNKNOWN PARTICLES AT LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOSE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AT DISH ROOM
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67
Dec 16, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 1-28-16 INSPECTION # 1465390. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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95
Jan 28, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DISH RACKS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. FOUND WASTE WATER PIPES AT BASEMENT ABOVE PIZZA BOXES.(NO DRIPPING OBSERVED) MUST REMOVE PIZZA BOXES FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRS. MUST SWEEP AND MOP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: SODA MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, AND TWO COFFEE MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ALL MENTIONED.
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Mar 17, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, READY TO EAT PIZZA, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 87.7 F AND 124.0 F HELD ON TOP OF FRONT COUNTER UNDER LIGHTS. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE PIZZAS, CHEESE/VEGETABLE/STUFFED CHEESE/MARAGRITA, VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Dec 24, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND 8 CHEESE AND SAUSAGE PIZZAS AT FRONT COUNTER NOT BEING HELD AT 140F AND ABOVE. EACH PIZZA WEIGHS ABOUT 3 POUNDS EACH. TEMPERATURES TAKEN WERE 98.4F, 112.8F, 107.6F, 97.1F, 88.6F, 101.9F, 104.3F, AND 107.0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. DISPOSED 8 PIZZAS APPROXIMATELY 24POUNDS MONETARY VALUE AT 160 DOLLARS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST WASH AND SANITIZE.
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Apr 1, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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 (SALAD), TOUCHING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, SUCH AS GARBAGE CAN, SWEEP FOOD PARTICLES OFF THE CUTTING BOARD WITH HIS HANDS, THEN GOING BACK TO THE SALAD BAR WITHOUT TAKING GLOVES OFF, WASHING HANDS, AND PUTTING ON A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES. PROVIDED EDUCATION ON HANDWASHING TECHNIQUES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION. THE INTERIOR SURFACE AREAS THAT WERE SOILED WERE NOT IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SODA NOZZES AT THE SODA DISPENSER TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDLED SCOOPS WITH HANDLE OUT OF FOOD FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Sep 26, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 3, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVICE COOLER USED FOR PIZZA (INGREDIENTS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS ATTAINED. SERVICE COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PREMISES HAS OTHER COOLERS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER 44F TO 107F INSIDE SERVICE COOLER, ON TOP OF PREP TABLE AT REAR AND AT FRONT COUNTER DISPLAY COUNTER BEING OFFERED FOR SALE.(HAWAIIAN PIZZA80.1F/107.7F, CHICKEN PIZZA 76.9F, SPINACH AND MUSHROOM PIZZA 89F, DEEP DISH CHEESE PIZZA 92.4F,CHICKEN 87.1F, CHEESE 95.8F, PEPPERONI 100.7F, SAUSAGE 98.2F,(PINEAPPLE 49.8F, CHICKEN 44.2F, BREADED CHICKEN 44.1F INSIDE COOLER)). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS WORTH 44LBS WORTH $292 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. RECOMMENDED TO USE EITHER TEMPERATURE LOG OR TIME LOG FOR TEMPERATURE MONITORING. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIZZA PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC MILK CRATES ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND PROVIDE SHELVES FOR BASEMENT ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE (UPPER PORTION OF ICE MACHINE), FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE FRYERS. 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 DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE AND GREASE/FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOOR THOUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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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 THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jun 25, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIZZA PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC MILK CRATES ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND PROVIDE SHELVES FOR BASEMENT ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE (UPPER PORTION OF ICE MACHINE), FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE FRYERS. 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 DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE AND GREASE/FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOOR THOUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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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 THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Aug 22, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PIZZA PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50.9 F, FOUND SAUSAGE, HAM, CHEESE AND PEPPERONI INSIDE COOLER AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 44.9 F AND 54.3 F- SAUSAGE, CHEESE, HAM AND PEPPERONI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS (PLASTIC SPOONS) NOT PROPERLY INVERTED AT FRONT COUNTER, SELF SERVICE. MUST PROPERLY INVERT ALL PLASTIC SPOONS, HANDLES UPWARD TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS IN PREP/DISHWASH AREA, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT REAR PREP AREA AND SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST 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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND BY REAR EXIT DOOR TO DUMPSTER.
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Aug 5, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUST ON CABINETS,PREP COUNTERS & SHELVE STORAGES,AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD UTESILS BEFORE USE,AND BEFORE OPENING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEMENT STAINS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREAS,INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER FLOORS.MUST CLEAN STANDING WATER ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND IN KITCHEN,AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN BSMT. SEAL OPENINGS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREAS,IN STAFF RESTROOM,BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR, AND AT MOP SINK AREA, MUST MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN COVERS UNDER DISH MACHINE,3COMP.& 1COMP SINK DRAINS AND ON ALL OPEN DAIN THROUGHOUT,AS NEEDED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOLDING CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE WITH LID COVER.
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Aug 3, 2011
License
6 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER RUNNING THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT THIS TIME,NO CITATION ISSUED NOT OPEN OR OPERATING,NOR FOOD ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE HOT WATER AVAILABLE BY LICENSE REINSPECTION. ALSO BRING UP PRESSRE ON TOILET BOWLS IN GIRLS RESTROOM.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUST ON CABINETS, COUNTERS & SHELVES STORAGE,AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD UTENSILS BEFORE USE AND BEFORE OPENING.
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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 CEMENT STAINS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREAS,INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER FLOORS.MUST CLEAN STANDING WATER ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND IN KITCHEN,AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN BSMT. SEAL OPENINGS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREAS,IN STAFF RESTROOM,BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR, AND AT MOP SINK AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE DISH MACHINE,AND PAINT WALLS AT STAIRS TO BSMT.
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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 PROVIDE ON&OFF KNOB ON DEEPER WELL AT ICE CREAM FREEZER. PROVIDE SPLASH CONTROL AND DRAIN COVERS UNDER DISH MACHINE,3COMP.& 1COMP SINK DRAINS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE HOLDING CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE WITH LID.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pete's Pizza & Bakehouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pete's Pizza & Bakehouse on file is from Jan 22, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pete's Pizza & Bakehouse?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Pete's Pizza & Bakehouse.
Has Pete's Pizza & Bakehouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pete's Pizza & Bakehouse have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pete's Pizza & Bakehouse means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pete's Pizza & Bakehouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pete's Pizza & Bakehouse is inspected around two times per year on average.
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