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Pinocchio's Pizza

3208 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2010
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Pinocchio's Pizza, the earliest from 2010. On Dec 8, 2010, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Pinocchio's Pizza's record stops at Dec 8, 2010, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Hand washing facilities not maintained, convenient, accessible or designed. While running water in exposed hand sink, water from hand sink traveling through pipe to open air gap drain in front prep area and discharging water all over floor. Water is black gritty substance with foul smell. Instructed owner that exposed handsink must be properly repaired to prevent improper disposal of waste and sewage water. Instructed to have licensed plumber to repair and correct drainline and have proper disposal of waste water at exposed handsink. Critical citation issued. Instructed owner to use handsink in toilet room approximately 15 feet away.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep tables and cooler near drainline in front prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in prep area and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize floor around.
34
86
May 5, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Violation #32 now corrected.
32
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. UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN-REMOVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS.
33
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. CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM AND CLOSET. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
34
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. SEAL ALL GAPS/OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPES/PLUMBING
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Mar 9, 2010
License
8 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. PEELING FINISH ON SHELVES IN PREP/UTENSIL WASHING AREAS AND RACKS IN REACH-IN COOLERS. ALL SHELVING/RACKS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RE-CAULK FRONT TOILET ROOM HANDSINK TO WALL. SEAL/FINISH BARE WOOD IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
32
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. UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN-REMOVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS.
33
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. CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM AND CLOSET. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
34
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. SEAL ALL GAPS/OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPES/PLUMBING.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR IN REAR (OFFICE AREA) TOILET ROOM.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL DRAINBOARD OR DRAINRACK FOR DRYING UTENSILS.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. COOLERS/FREEZERS MISSING CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE.
40
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pinocchio's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pinocchio's Pizza on file is from Dec 8, 2010. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pinocchio's Pizza?

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

Has Pinocchio's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pinocchio's Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pinocchio's Pizza 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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