Piece Out
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2024
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Score
Piece Out appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2011. The most recent visit was on Apr 25, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Piece Out dates to Apr 25, 2024.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “variance obtained for specialized processing methods” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Piece Out is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 25, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE. NO VACUUM-PACKAGED FOOD WAS OBSERVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE OPERATION. THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL HACCP PLAN IS PROVIDED. MUST CONTACT THE CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR APPROVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN PROVIDED FOR VACUUM PACKAGING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN AND VARIANCE APPROVED BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENTS FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Nov 17, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND UNATTACHED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR RE-ATTACH.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 2, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 10, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 6, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY WASHBOWL SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 70.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT WASHBOWL MAINTAINS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNGUARDED LIGHT BULB IN CEILING OF EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 28, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. 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 INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR/PREP DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR GARBAGE CAN INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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May 3, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA AND THE BREWER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Mar 31, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 18, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALL TILES BESIDE AND BEHIND AND CEILING AT THE PIZZA OVEN WITH EXCESS DUST AND BROWN IN COLOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE WALL TILES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS DUST ON FLOOR BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PIZAA OVEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 20, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. 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: FLOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS MUST BE REMOVED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 15, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Feb 10, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BREWERY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Mar 14, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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: Floors along 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 filters in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Aug 3, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RESEAL/RE-COAT CHIPPING WIRE SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Piece Out last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Piece Out on file is from Apr 25, 2024. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Piece Out?
Across the inspection record, “variance obtained for specialized processing methods” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Piece Out.
Has Piece Out's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Piece Out have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Piece Out 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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