Pie Hole Pizza Joint

5001-5003 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

Pizza

Last inspected: May 15, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Pie Hole Pizza Joint has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated May 15, 2013. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Pie Hole Pizza Joint dates to May 15, 2013.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “premises maintained free of litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pie Hole Pizza Joint is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 15, 2013

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: PREMISES CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT(UNUSED TABLES, CHAIRS, ETC.)AT BAR SIDE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

May 2, 2013

License

6 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW AND ALL FREEZERS MUST BE 0 F.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES FROM A LICENSED ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

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

Inspector notes: OSBERVED DUST ON EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES ON EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL AT PREP AREA BY COOLERS. MUST SEAL ALL GAPS BETWEEN WALLS/FLOOR.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET DOES NOT REACH ALL 3-COMPARTMENTS, BAR HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING, AND PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD DOES NOT WORK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS AND VENTILATION HOOD.

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

Inspector notes: PREMISES CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pie Hole Pizza Joint last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pie Hole Pizza Joint on file is from May 15, 2013. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pie Hole Pizza Joint?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pie Hole Pizza Joint.

Has Pie Hole Pizza Joint's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pie Hole Pizza Joint have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pie Hole Pizza Joint 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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