Pizza Maya

5423 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 12, 2013
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Pizza Maya six times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 12, 2013. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 12, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up five times.

Pizza Maya's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 12, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA, FRONT COUNTER, AND FRONT REACH IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.
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95
Nov 28, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezers, must date and label food items in reach in freezers.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of front cooler shelving need cleaning(detailed).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, storage shelving in rear prep area need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in front prep area, shall be provided, light shields in rear prep area need cleaning.
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Dec 20, 2011
Routine
2 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. 2 AIR VENT COVERS NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. CHOPPING BOARD NOT CLEAN,CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN,SHELVES IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
90
May 16, 2011
Routine
4 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. INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; AIR VENTS OF UPRIGHT COOLER DIRTY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. SHELVES FOR BOXES,SHELVES UNDER MICROWAVE OVEN UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. FLOOR ON CORNERS OF SHELVES AND COOKING OVEN UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED AT THE REAR AREA
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82
Nov 22, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener, three compartment sink, storage shelf under cooking equipment 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 along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
34
86
Mar 17, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves thru-out, interior coolers, cooking equipment, sinks and prep tables 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 along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored thru-out. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate stock 6inches or higher.
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82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Maya last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Maya on file is from Apr 12, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Maya?

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

Has Pizza Maya's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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