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Pizza House No 1647

1647 W Cortland St, Chicago, IL 60622
Pizza
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2016
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Pizza House No 1647, the earliest from 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 8, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Pizza House No 1647's record stops at Aug 8, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 8, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT PRESENT TIME OF THE INSPECTION, NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED: BEEF, CHEESES, CHICKEN ETC. AT LEAST A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER IS REQUIRED TO BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. ALSO A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICE MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE AT 12:55pm, AFTER I SPOKE WITH OWNER VIA PHONE AND EMPLOYEE CONTACT CERTIFIED MANAGER VIA PHONE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
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95
Feb 6, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT FRONT BEVERAGE AREA AND REAR DISH AREA, APPROXIMATLY 10-15 FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, CLEAN DRAINS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED CORNER OF SWEEP IN POOR REPAIR, 1/4 INCH OPENING AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR TO REMOVE ALL SODA BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AND PROVIDED HAND OUT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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82
May 2, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1277716 ON 3-7-13. 32- FRONT AND REAR COUNTER NOT ENCLOSED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CUSTOMER ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND OR INSTALL PARTITION TO COMPLETELY ENCLOSE PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL WALL UNDER MENU BOARD NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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74
Mar 7, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front and rear counter not enclosed to prevent possible customer entry. Instructed to extent or install partition to completely enclose prep area.
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95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza House No 1647 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza House No 1647 on file is from Aug 8, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

Has Pizza House No 1647's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza House No 1647 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pizza House No 1647 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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