Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream

964 W 31St St, Chicago, IL 60608
Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2023
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Score
Low Risk

Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream has been inspected eight times since 2020. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 30, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 30, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Jan 30, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 15, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2568254 DATED 12/8/22; 38- 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. UPON RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED ABOUT 75 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS LOCATED UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LARGE MIXER. AGAIN, UPON REINSPECTION OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER AND AROUND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND A RODENT DROPPINGS ON A BAG OF RAW ONION INSIDE OF A MIX BOWL LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR AN ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Dec 8, 2022
Reinspection
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2567894 DATED 12/1/22; 38- 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 150 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL AND ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENEDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE FOR THE FACILITY ADDRESS. UPON RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED ABOUT 75 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS LOCATED UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LARGE MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR AN ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING DEATTACHED FROM THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED A CLEAN IN PLACE MIXER THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW THE CIP EQUIPMENT IS WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED.
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Dec 1, 2022
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 150 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL AND ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENEDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE FOR THE FACILITY ADDRESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 OBSERVED INADEQUATE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE, FACILITY HAS PH TEST STRIPS HOWEVER HAS BLEACH (CHLORINE) ON SITE AS A SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS THAT TEST THE CONCENTRATION LEVEL FOR THE SANITIZER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 18, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED A SMALL OPENING IN THE CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WALL AT THE IN OF THE PREP TABLE WITH EXPOSED PLY WOOD. MUST FINISH WALL, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR/ DAMAGED. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 27, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 19, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECCOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Feb 26, 2020
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 35 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECCOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FLOORS AND ON THE WALLS THAT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-203.13 OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream on file is from Jan 30, 2023. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream.

Has Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.