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Pie Hole Pizza Joint

3477 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Pizza
Last inspected: May 23, 2014
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Pie Hole Pizza Joint, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on May 23, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Pie Hole Pizza Joint's record stops at May 23, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Pie Hole Pizza Joint squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 23, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE PIZZA OVEN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA ABOVE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR REPLACE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
82
Oct 10, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PIZZA COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN DISHWASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
35
90
Jun 7, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WITH EXPIRED CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND PERSON MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
21
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. MUST NOT HANG CLEAN UTENSILS ABOVE GARBAGE CAN.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELVING UNDER AND ON MICROWAVE WITH FLOUR DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTH LINE COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PIZZA DOUGH ROLLER WITH DRIED TOMATO SAUCE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AT PIZZA OVEN AND PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH CHIPPING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING BOX. MUST REPLACE.
36
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
42
70
Oct 6, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2010
License
No violations found.
100

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 23, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

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

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pie Hole Pizza Joint have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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