Phils Pizza of Bridgeport
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2011, Phils Pizza of Bridgeport has 17 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Phils Pizza of Bridgeport on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Inadequate rodent's control, found about 30 mouse droppings in rear prep area and dry food storage room along wall base. Instructed to eliminate rodent's activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Push faucets in restrooms do not stay on after lifting hand, instructed to provide faucet that can stay on for proper hands washing.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Utensils not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using old tubs of dairy products to store food in, instructed to use proper utensils.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No sink stoppers for 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain for proper washing and sanitizing.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: No mop hangers to dry mops. instructed to install.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Dark section in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide more light intensity where food is stored.
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Feb 22, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR DISH WASHING HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR) ON THE COUNTER. THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT HAND SINK AND A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM DRAINPIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP AREA, AROUND PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE PIZZA OVENS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 10, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE MIDDLE OF THE DOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF CHEESE ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAT 6" FROM FLOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 19, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PLACE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS(FLOUR, GRAIN, DOUGH) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE RESIDUE ON LEGS AND BOTTOM SHELVES OF TABLES. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON DUNNAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SO THAT SURFACES ARE FREE OF ACCUMULATED DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH TABLES AND SHELVING. OBSERVED BUILD UP IN DRAINS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 21, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (CHEESE, COOKED PEPPERS, PEPPERONI) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
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Jun 7, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryer. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintains same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed left toilet not functioning properly in ladies room. Must repair and maintain same.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Instructed to provide metal stem thermometer to test internal food temperatures. Must maintain same.
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Jan 9, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed large gap between wall and baseboard next to dough machine. Must repair and maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease build on ventilation hood (on the left side) above the pizza ovens. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed leaking pipe under right basin of 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain same.
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Dec 15, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING AT DOUGH PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER PIZZA PREP BENCH NEEDS CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS AT FOOD PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENTAT REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE.
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Jun 30, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 23, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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: OBSERVED EXTERIOR/INTERIOR DOORS AT REAR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF BOTH. MUST RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN PLATFORM IN WALK-IN COOLER WHERE PIZZA DOUGH HAS SPILLED OVER. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS, DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING OF FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL AT REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD SPLASHES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT NECK OF FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Jun 12, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED SANTITATION CERTIFCATE POST FOR VIEWING. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS, THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLE AND THE MEAT SLICER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR FOUND DIRTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS: FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Mar 5, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN THE 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE THE CCEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Feb 20, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FRYERS AND SIDES OF OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN.
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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 FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CORRECT LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 18, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED BOTTOM AREA UNDER STEAM TABLE NOT CLEAN,STORAGE SHELVES/BOTTOM PREP SHELVES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE THRUOUT BASEMENT, OFF FLOOR AREAS.
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Mar 31, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Phils Pizza of Bridgeport last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Phils Pizza of Bridgeport on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Phils Pizza of Bridgeport?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Phils Pizza of Bridgeport.
Has Phils Pizza of Bridgeport's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Phils Pizza of Bridgeport have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Phils Pizza of Bridgeport means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Phils Pizza of Bridgeport inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Phils Pizza of Bridgeport is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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