Pizza Persona
Last inspected: Nov 15, 2011
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Public records show three inspections at Pizza Persona stretching back to 2011. On Nov 15, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Pizza Persona since Nov 15, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Nov 15, 2011
Task Force Liquor 1475
No violations found.
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Nov 10, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 4, 2011
License
10 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED WITH TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON BOTTOM OF DOORS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
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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. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON DISH AREA AND REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINKS. DOOR HANDLE BROKEN ON FRONT LEFT PREP COOLER ON LEFT DOOR. MUST REPLACE. RAW WOODEN COAT HOOKS IN REAR HALLWAY STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED. EXCESSIVE DUST ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARDS. MUST CLEAN. SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM NOT STORED PROPERLY. BOXES MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND CLEANABLE AREA. INTERIOR MOP SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
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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. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INTERIOR BOTH FRONT PREP COOLERS WITH OLD ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON UPPER SHELVING AND ALONG DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE. HOLE IN WALL AT FLOOR MOUNTED MIXER AND IN OFFICE. MUST SEAL. DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN. ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND RUST. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE. OPEN GAP IN WALL IN REAR HALLWAY STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL. OPEN GAP IN WALL AT MOP SINK. MUST SEAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR HALLWAY FOOD DELIVERY WALKWAY.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BOTH CUSTOMER WASHROOMS MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES.
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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. MANAGEMENT REPAIRED VENTILATION DURING INSPECTION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE HALLWAY MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza Persona last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza Persona on file is from Nov 15, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.
Has Pizza Persona's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pizza Persona have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pizza Persona 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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