Pizza Imperio

3441 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Pizza

Last inspected: Jun 22, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2016, Pizza Imperio has three inspections in the public record. On Jun 22, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Pizza Imperio's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 22, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Premises maintained free of litter” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 22, 2017

Routine

4 minor violations.

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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 (PIZZA SLICES) ARE BEING HANDLED/PREPARED/SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING HANDLED/PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: 1 FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 13, 2016

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed clutter and unused items outside the back door- unused equipment and building materials. Instructed facility to remove all and maintain.

Jun 9, 2016

License

5 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: Observed the tall one door cooler maintaining an internal temperature of 43.2f. Instructed facility to repair so cooler maintains a temperature of 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: No hot water on premises. Facility states gas company has not turned on gas yet. Instructed facility to ensure that all sinks have hot and cold running water under city pressure. Critical violation 7-38-030.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels near the front counter where the Impinger/conveyor belt oven's food exits. Critical violation 7-38-030.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install and maintain a barrier at the entry point near the front counter to prevent customer entry/contamination. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed clutter and unused items outside the back door- unused equipment and building materials. Instructed facility to remove all and maintain.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Imperio last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Imperio on file is from Jun 22, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Imperio?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pizza Imperio.

Has Pizza Imperio's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pizza Imperio 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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