Pete's Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged 21 inspections at Pete's Pizza, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 6, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pete's Pizza is doing better than most peers. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (COOKIES, CAKE SLICES, AND BANANA PUDDING)NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME, AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH A GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR (ABOUT 1/2'). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 7, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SAUSAGE 44.8F/58.1F, MARINARA SAUCE 56F, GREEN PEPPERS 44.6F, CHEESE 45.8F, SALAMI 47.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA WITH GARBAGE CANS AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- ..MISSING TILES ON WALL BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ..ALSO NOTED STAINED AND MOLDDY SUBSATANCE ON WALL AROUND THE PRODUCE WALK IN FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ..NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY CEILING AND CEILING FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 6, 2023
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA/ BAR.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS/WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, BLACK PEPPER, SALT ETC).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HEAVY WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE ENCLOSURE. NOTED SOME GREASE ACCUMULATION ON GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED TILES AROUND MOPSINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AND CEILING WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE AND EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR PREP EXIT DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT PRODUCE/KEGS AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Dec 6, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 29, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALL SINKS MAINTAINING INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 58.7-65.1F. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2453891 DATED 10/27/2020: #55 "OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL FLOOR." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS SUMMARY. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN CENTER PREP LINE ON MAIN FLOOR COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE FEMALE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN GARBAGE CORRAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CRACK IN WALL OF BASEMENT HALLWAY NEAR MANAGER'S OFFICE AND HOLE IN CEILING OF DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASHTRAY, CIGARETTES, AND LIGHTER ON DESK IN OFFICE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FACILTY FREE OF ASHTRAYS. ORDINANCE VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE.
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Oct 27, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT DISHWASHING AREA IN REAR. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE TO EASILY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11-OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER ON FIRST FLOOR WHERE DESSERTS ARE STORED AND MIDDLE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE WITH CLEAN SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13-OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL FLOOR.
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82
Oct 19, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT DISHWASHING AREA IN REAR. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE TO EASILY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/31/2019, REPORT #2320884. #51-BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER ON FIRST FLOOR WHERE DESSERTS ARE STORED AND MIDDLE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE WITH CLEAN SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL FLOOR.
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Oct 31, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP AT SOUTHEAST EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PIZZA REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER (BEHIND BAR). MUST CLEAN CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR BASE TILES MISSING/DAMAGED BY DISHMACHINE (EAST WALL). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR BASE TILES AT SAID LOCATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER FRYERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Jan 19, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE 2ND WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKET ON THE 1-DOOR REACH-IN ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ELEVATE MOPS IN BETWEEN USE, AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVER AND CONDENSER ON THE 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Jan 12, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION AND POOLING ON THE EXTERIOR LID OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE 2ND WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN HOLSTER NEXT TO THE ICE STORAGE AT THE BAR, REMOVE THE TIN FOIL LINER WHERE TO-GO FOOD ITEMS ARE PLACED, REPLACE THE GASKET ON THE 1-DOOR REACH-IN ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ELEVATE THE MOPS IN BETWEEN USE, REPLACE THE GASKET OF THE FAUCET HEAD AT THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVER AND CONDENSER ON THE 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST HANGING FROM THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MAIN PREP/KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BEFORE OR AFTER HOURS WHEN FOOD IS PUT AWAY AND TO CLEAN SURFACES BELOW THE TILES AFTER THE DUST IS REMOVED FROM CEILING.
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Feb 10, 2017
Reinspection
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 DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 1, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PASTA REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.5 F, FOUND CHEESE AND LASAGNA INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- CHEESES HELD AT 49.1 F AND LASAGNA HELD AT 45.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLASTA REACH IN COOLER AND PIZZA COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING ALSO BAR PLASTIC ICE BIN COVER CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND ICE BIN COVER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Mar 3, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL DESSERTS AND PREPARED PASTAS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE COCA-COLA COOLER IN THE DELIVERY AREA. ALL FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST ALWAYS BE DATED AND LABELED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND REPAINT/REPLACE EXTREMELY RUSTY MIDDLE SHELVING RACKS LOCATED INSIDE THE MIDDLE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE BASE TO PREVENT LEAK AT THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Mar 1, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MIDDLE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT NOT IN WORKING ORDER AT THIS TIME. UNIT WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY WITHOUT ANY FOODS INSIDE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AT THIS TIME. DO NOT REMOVE TAG UNTIL CDPH INSPECTS UNIT. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 100PPM. MACHINE WAS TAGGED. DO NOT REMOVE TAG FROM UNIT UNTIL CDPH INSPECTS UNIT. NO CITIATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL DESSERTS AND PREPARED PASTAS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE COCA-COLA COOLER IN THE DELIVERY AREA. ALL FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST ALWAYS BE DATED AND LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND REPAINT/REPLACE EXTREMELY RUSTY MIDDLE SHELVING RACKS LOCATED INSIDE THE MIDDLE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE BASE TO PREVENT LEAK AT THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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78
Oct 16, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE SHELF IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE STORAGE SHELF, REPAIR BROKEN TOP LID TO PREP COOLER, AND REPAIR BROKEN GASKETS TO THREE DOOR REACH-IN PREP COOLER,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREA OF BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT UTILITY CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
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78
Oct 16, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE SHELF IN BOTH BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE STORAGE SHELF, REPAIR BROKEN TOP LID TO PREP COOLER, AND RESTRICT STORING FOODS IN CARDBOARD BOXES, MUST STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL 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 WALLS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REMOVE ALL MOLDY LOOKING SUBSTANCE,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKING FAUCETS AT 1 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND LEAK AT DISH MACHINE,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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May 15, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS, MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT LUNCH BUFFET AREA, REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AT PIZZA PREP REACH IN COOLER AND RESEAL RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL BASEMENT FLOOR, MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL BY DISH MACHINE, REMOVE MOLDY LOOKING SUBSTANCE FROM WALL, CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT IN SAME AREA,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA, AND REPAIR LEAKING PIPES AT DISH AREA,
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74
Sep 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 5, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: SIDE DOOR BY THE PIZZA SECTION,WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT.INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1098511 DATED 8/10/12. #30- PREP FOODS INSIDE THE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN. #32-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON PREP REACH IN COOLER AT THE MAIN KITCHEN. REPLACE RUSTY SHELVE INSIDE MEAT COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE AT SERVERS STATION. #35- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ONE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE ICE MACHINE RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE CHOPPING BOARDS, INTERIOR UPPER AND LOWER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE SODA STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT HAS NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER.
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Aug 10, 2012
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION; OBSERVED ONE CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 4LBS OF SAUSAGE AT 50.1F AND ANOTHER CONTAINER WITH 10LBS RED SAUCE AT 54.9F, BOTH CONTAINERS ON TOP OF PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENCIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED, v=$100. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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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 AT THE HOT/COOKING LINE, TOUCHING HIS FACE/NOSE AND CONTINUE TO PREPARED/HANDLE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION INSIDE AN EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER DOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN, REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE MEAT COOLER, AND WALK IN COOLER, REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE AT SERVER STATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, SLICER, FREEZERS, ALL LEGS OF EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, AND CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ONE WALK IN COOLER DOOR, CLEAN WALLS BEHIND 3PART SINK AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Aug 11, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE SHELF IN BOTH BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE STORAGE SHELF.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT CLEAN #10 CAN OPENER, SLICER AND REAR CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE ITEMS.
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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.OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FREEZER FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN.
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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 THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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.OBSERVED BASEMENT COOLER WITH OUT A THERMOMETER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pete's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pete's Pizza on file is from Mar 6, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pete's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Pete's Pizza.
Has Pete's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pete's Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pete's Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Pete's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pete's Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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