Piezano's Pizza & Grinder Co
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2017
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Score
Across the available record, Piezano's Pizza & Grinder Co has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 18, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Piezano's Pizza & Grinder Co's record stops at Sep 18, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Sep 18, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEEDED AT DRAIN BY ICE MACHINE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 27, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD IN THE WALK IN COOLER FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 11, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA
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Nov 25, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD BEING STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CUTTING BOARD PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH BUILD UP IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 25, 2015
Complaint
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: OBSERVED A LIGHT AMOUNT OF DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN FAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Nov 24, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SURFACE AT FRONT BEVERAGE STATION. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME. RUBBER GASKET ON SMOKER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. REPAIR SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE SAME.
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Jun 9, 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: FLOOR DRAIN COVER CRACKED IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS (JACKET) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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May 24, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE PIPES ABOVE THE PREP AREAS AND OVEN HAVE SOME DUST BUILDUP, REMOVE THE DUST BUILDUP. THE DELIVERY BAGS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN OR REPLACE SAID BAGS SO THEY ARE MORE SANITARY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER CEILING HAS SOME RUSTY AREAS, CLEAN AND RESEAL SO SAID AREAS ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE BATHROOM DOES NOT HAVE WORKING VENTILATION, INSTALL ADEQUATE VENTILATION. THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IS LOOSE AND HANGING INTO THE SINK, RAISE THE FAUCET 2" ABOVE THE TOP OF THE LIP OF THE SINK.
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Apr 18, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN WHEELS ATTACHED TO FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CRACK IN WALL AT END OF PREP TABLE BY PIZZA OVEN.
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Feb 17, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN WHEELS ATTACHED TO FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CRACK IN WALL AT END OF PREP TABLE BY PIZZA OVEN.
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Feb 9, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABLE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.
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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 WHEEL BASE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT FIXTURES AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS & SHELVING UNITS.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT ENTRY DOORS.
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Jan 15, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE INTERIOR LOWER AREA OF FRYERS, AND INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Piezano's Pizza & Grinder Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Piezano's Pizza & Grinder Co on file is from Sep 18, 2017. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Piezano's Pizza & Grinder Co?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Piezano's Pizza & Grinder Co.
Has Piezano's Pizza & Grinder Co's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Piezano's Pizza & Grinder Co have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Piezano's Pizza & Grinder Co 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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