Piece
Last inspected: May 2, 2024
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Going back to 2011, Piece has 20 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from May 2, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Piece's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 2, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Piece is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
May 2, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS FOR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Nov 17, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. . INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA, SALADS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER BENJAMIN SOMERS ARRIVED APPROX. AN HOUR THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2563183 DATED 9/02/2022 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #58 "OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOORS AND FRONT WINDOWS OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.DOORS WERE CLOSED DURING INSPECTION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND REACH-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUES ON THE WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILL FLUIDS ON SODA DISPENSER BOXES IN THE REAR BREWERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE BOXES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CLEAR BOARDS BEHIND SPRAYER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE BOARDS. ALSO, OBSERVED SPILLED FLUIDS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, IN REAR BREWERY AREA, AND UNDER WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FROM ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Sep 2, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB ABOVE THE PANTRY FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 2, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB ABOVE THE PANTRY FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 26, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE DOUGH, PIZZA, AMD SALADS WERE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, CARLOS LOPEZ, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX 1 HOUR THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB ABOVE THE PANTRY FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 6, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 5, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 28, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN AREA, ON WALLS INSIDE WASHROOMS AND ON GARBAGE CANS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZED OR ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF BEER COOLERS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 3, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA AND THE BREWER. TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST IN THE CEILING AND ON THE WALLS AROUND AND ABOVE THE BREWING TANKS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST FIND SOURCE AND REPAIR.
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Feb 24, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST AND DEBRIS HANGING FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENTS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES- MAINTAIN.
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Feb 17, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT RODENT PROOFED AT TIME OF INSPECTION: OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR AT ALL TIMES AND TO PREVENT PEST INTRUSION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE SODA GUN NOZZLES BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR TO REMOVE BROKEN GLASS AND BUILDUP--MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST AND DEBRIS HANGING FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENTS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES- MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Apr 18, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS INSIDE THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AT BREWER AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR IN DISH ROOM, WHEN THEE COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE RELEASED. MANAGER CALLED PLUMBER,PRESENTLY ON SITE REPAIRED PROBLEMS(METAL SCRUBBERS REMOVED FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WASTE WATER NO LONGER BACKING UP CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. HEAVY LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE WHEN UNIT IS IN USE ,ALSO SIDE OF THE MACHINE HEAVILY LEAKING FROM A BROKEN BASSINET ATTACHED FROM UNIT. A LOT OF WATER ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSES ON UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN WOOD AT BAR COUNTER AT NORTH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.CABINET UNDER THE POP MACHINE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR,BROKEN,PIECES OF WOOD SURFACE BROKEN AND POROUS SURFACE,NOT CLEANABLE.REPAIR /REPLACE CABINET SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE CARDBOARDS AND DIRTY CARDBOARDS ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS AT KITCHEN STORAGE AREA AND AT BREWER AREA,SURFACE POROUS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ON BOTH AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES ON TOP THE PIZZA OVEN ARE EXTREMELY BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO FOOD SMOKE,ALSO MISSING AND OPEN CEILING TILES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE TILES AT MENTIONED AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Apr 24, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD OR PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CANNED GOODS STORAGE RACK. MUST INSTALL PROTECTIVE, WASHABLE BARRIER BETWEEN SINK AND FOOD STORAGE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. 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 UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED DUST ON LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE DINING ROOM WAIT STATION. SPIDERWEBS ON WALL IN SAME AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AND FIXTURES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 17, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.9 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. 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 FOOD PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 7 POUNDS MEATBALLS 51.3 DEGREES, 7 PONDS FRIED EGGPLANT 50.7, 7 POUNDS SPINACH DIP 52.4, 20 POUNDS MOZZERELLA CHEESE 48.9, 8 POUNDS GUACAMOLE 49.5 AND 1 POUND CHICKEN 54.7. TOTAL VALUE $ 95.00 50 POUNDS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR SALAD PREP STATION AND AT FRONT PIZZA STATION. 9-10 FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. BUILT IN STOPPERS AT SINK IN POOR REPAIR THEY DO NOT HOLD THE WATER. THE STOPPERS ARE PLUGGED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. 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 UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PIECE OUT WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 15, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR DISH MACHINE IN PREP AND BAR AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION WASTE LINE IN FOOD WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Feb 10, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND BREWERY AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
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Mar 22, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside walk-in cooler not labelled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along the wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation filter in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Mar 14, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in right side of three compartment sink, water coming up from air gap floor drain dispelling on to floor. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadeqaute disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside walk-in cooler not labelled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along the wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation filter in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Aug 3, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR DOOR OF INSIDE ICE MACHINE
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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. FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING
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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. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL/CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING SINK STOPPER FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN ITS OWN SANITIZING CONTAINER
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Piece last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Piece on file is from May 2, 2024. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Piece?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Piece.
Has Piece's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Piece have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Piece 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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