Pi-Hi Pizza Cafe — Pi-Hi Cafe

3539 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Pizza

Last inspected: Jun 23, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Pi-Hi Pizza Cafe — Pi-Hi Cafe stretching back to 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 23, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Pi-Hi Pizza Cafe — Pi-Hi Cafe since Jun 23, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Pi-Hi Pizza Cafe — Pi-Hi Cafe is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 23, 2017

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: 1-DOOR PREP MEAT REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 71.4 F. FOUND CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- CHICKEN AT 65.0 F, COOKED CHICK PEAS AT 51.2 F AND BEEF AT 62.1 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HAVE BEEN VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Jul 12, 2016

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOUND PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN HOLDING DILL SAUCE, AND PREPARED COOKED FOODS NOT DATED AND LABELED. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A LABEL FOR THE PITA CHIPS IN PLASTIC TO GO CONTAINERS SITTING ON TOP OF THE FIRST REACH-IN COOLER ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM THE STORAGE SHELF ABOVE DOORWAY LEADING TO THE KITCHEN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AND INTERIOR OF EXHAUST CANOPY TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR PRODUCE COOLER.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF IN THE KITCHEN WITH BEARDS AND MUSTACHES OR REMOVE FACIAL HAIR. MUST NOT BE LONGER THAN ONE INCH.

Aug 10, 2015

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MICRO WAVE, MUST CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CEILING VENTS DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

May 1, 2014

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD STAINED AND BADLY PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR, MUST PROVIDE,

Nov 12, 2013

License

1 minor violation.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE CONDUIT/ PIPE AND BETWEEN CEILING AND WALLS IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pi-Hi Pizza Cafe — Pi-Hi Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pi-Hi Pizza Cafe — Pi-Hi Cafe on file is from Jun 23, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pi-Hi Pizza Cafe — Pi-Hi Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pi-Hi Pizza Cafe — Pi-Hi Cafe.

Has Pi-Hi Pizza Cafe — Pi-Hi Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pi-Hi Pizza Cafe — Pi-Hi Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pi-Hi Pizza Cafe — Pi-Hi Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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