Pizza Friendly Pizza

1039 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Pizza
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2024
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Pizza Friendly Pizza has 24 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 19, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited 12 times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Pizza Friendly Pizza on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FREEZER OF MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE FOR COLD WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE HANDLE MUST BE TURNED WITH A TOOL TO BE TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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90
Apr 20, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR DOOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER OPPOSITE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENTS IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER ON PATIO. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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86
Aug 1, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT HANDLE FACUET OF THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE AND CHEST FREEZER STORED ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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90
Jul 28, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN THE CORNER AND BEHIND THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ON THE SOUTH END OF THE BASMENT NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT AND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT HANDLE FACUET OF THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE AND CHEST FREEZER STORED ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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74
Sep 27, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 19, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 45 RODENT DROPPINGS(RAT) ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING WHERE SOFT DRINKS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND WHEREVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 9, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 28, 2019
Complaint
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE EAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREA AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.COS
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDER RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH ASTERISK (*)REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/11/19 REPORT#2261818:#40 ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE THE HAIR. #41 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. #43 OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.#47 OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT.#55 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE OF ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Feb 11, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 25 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 RODENT DROPPINGS (RAT) ON FLOOR BEHIND AND NEXT TO ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
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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 AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS MASK,GLOVES DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER AND MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNI9NG WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS(HAMBURGER) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL DRY BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. 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 BIN IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLERS AND SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST RAPIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE OF ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR AND WALL UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL OPENINGS CRACKS CREVICES ON WALLS AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT TRASH AND DEBRI ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 5, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT THROUGH TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE STOPPERS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING PROPERLY (NOT HOLDING WATER IN). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE SHARED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
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Jan 6, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS SERVICED TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE POT/PAN STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE AND THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND ON THE SIDE OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON THE CEILING AND DRIPPING DOWN ONTO THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE HOODVENT ON THE EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DROPLETS OF GREASE HANGING FROM THE PERIMETER OF THE CIRCULAR LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE COOKING AREA IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ABOVE MENTIONED LIGHT FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 6, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN STOPPERS USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,PLASTIC WRAP IS WRAPPED AROUND STOPPERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. BROKEN LINER AT INSIDE CHEST FREEZER(BASEMENT)WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. THE OTHER WHITE CHEST FREEZER RUBBER GASKET WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS AND RUBBER GASKETS.MISSING HANDLES AT WHITE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DUST INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DIFFERENT AREA OF THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,INCLUDED THE BASEMENT WERE GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED,SOUTH SIDE
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMERS WALK-OUT THRU THE KITCHEN TO GO TO WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGN:"ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN FOOD PREP AREA"
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Jun 29, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF WATER RESERVOIR, BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON ICE. RUBBER GASKET BROKEN AT EAST PANEL AND ABOVE THE DOOR OF THE UNIT. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT ALSO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET. FOUND TWO FROZEN BLUE LARGE WATER BOTTLES STORED ON TOP THE FROZEN GROUND BEEF. BOTTLES ARE USED FOR COOLING PROCESS TO COOL FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTTLES AND PROPERLY STORE IN A WAY THAT IS NOT CONTAMINATED. SERIOUS 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: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP THE LID DRIPPING ON GROUND.EXCESS FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNIT AND GROUND TO MINIMIZE RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITIES SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE NOR A CERTIFIED MANAGER WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS:FRESH EGGS,SAUSAGE,MILK ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN STOPPERS USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,PLASTIC WRAP IS WRAPPED AROUND STOPPERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. BROKEN LINER AT INSIDE CHEST FREEZER(BASEMENT)WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. THE OTHER WHITE CHEST FREEZER RUBBER GASKET WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS AND RUBBER GASKETS.MISSING HANDLES AT WHITE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DUST INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DIFFERENT AREA OF THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,INCLUDED THE BASEMENT WERE GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED,SOUTH SIDE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMERS WALK-OUT THRU THE KITCHEN TO GO TO WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGN:"ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN FOOD PREP AREA"
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Jul 17, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE THAT HAS DRIPPED FROM 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION NEEDED IN WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. INTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER. MUST MAINTAIN
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Jul 7, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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 BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 FLIES ON WALLS, BEAMS AND STORAGE CONTAINERS WHERE FLOUR, SUGAR, AND POTATOES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE THAT HAS DRIPPED FROM 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION NEEDED IN WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. INTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Dec 12, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHAKE MIXER AND POTATO SLICER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA. REMOVE UNUSED ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Feb 7, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR IF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHAKE MIXER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMER WALKING THROUGH PREP AREA TO USE WASHROOM. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN PREP AREA.
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Aug 29, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: Additional prep area in basement not provided with exposed handsink. Observed several (5 plus) burlap bags and food containers of potatoes in basement on floor that is being sliced with potatoe slicing mounted to beam in basement. Instructed that additioanl handsink must be install in basement for additional prep area or remove food and pprep operation in basement. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Facilities not maintained or operated. Observed wooden door to adjacent esstablishment unlocked. Manager states that business is separate. Instructed owner to install complete separation between both business so access can't be made.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment and cutting board not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize equipment.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned including basement. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Sink stoppers not provided at three compartment sinks. Instructed to provide stoppers for each compartment.
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78
Dec 19, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Violation #18 still pending Inspection #: 1300813.
18
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Violation #29 still pending Inspection #: 1300813.
29
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Violation #37 still pending Inspection #: 1300813.
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Dec 7, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (2) CONTAINERS OF MUSSELS HELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IN BASEMENT LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAGS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID SHELLFISH- TOTAL 12 POUNDS,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$30.00. PER MANAGER DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ OR BY E-MAIL REQUEST: cdphfood@cityofchicago.org. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT.OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 20 BEHIND CLUTTERED ARTICLES ALONG SIDE OF GREASE TRAP BOX IN BASEMENT AREAS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM SAID AREAS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE LACKING A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT,EXPIRED IDPH LICENSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEANS,SCRAMBLED EGGS, SOUP, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 608223 DATED:6/13/11. 32 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL KITCHEN AREA 09/13/2011 33 All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR METAL SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE 09/13/2011 34 The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD REAR FLOOR AREA BY KITCHEN DOOR 09/13/2011 37 None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY 09/13/2011 44 The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. MUST RESTRICT UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ENTERING INTO PREP AREA 09/13/2011. MUST CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS BY 12/14/12. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
37
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Jun 13, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL KITCHEN AREA
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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR METAL SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE
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. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD REAR FLOOR AREA BY KITCHEN DOOR
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
37
Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. MUST RESTRICT UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ENTERING INTO PREP AREA
44
78
Feb 2, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.HANDSINK IS NEEDED BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AT COFFEE STATION,VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM IS DIRTY.
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Jan 25, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#124636 2/27/09 #32 MUST REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVINGS,BOTTOMS OF TABLES.#33 THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING SHELVING ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,ICE MACHINE,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC.#34 FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE.#35 SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON CEILING ABOVE SHELVING,AROUND PIPES,CLEAN FAN BLADES IN DINING ROOM.#41 REMOVE ALL NOTED CLUTTER ALONG THE REAR OF PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS.
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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. HANDSINK IS NEEDED BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AT COFFEE STATION,VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM IS DIRTY.
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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 Pizza Friendly Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Friendly Pizza on file is from Nov 19, 2024. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Friendly Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Pizza Friendly Pizza.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Friendly Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

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A low risk rating at Pizza Friendly 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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