Pizzeria Brandi
Last inspected: May 18, 2015
90
Score
Pizzeria Brandi has been inspected six times since 2011. The most recent visit was on May 18, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Pizzeria Brandi since May 18, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Pizzeria Brandi's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
May 18, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN AROUND BLADE FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ADN MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SCREEN ON REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 16 MESH SCREEN.
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Sep 22, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM SHELF. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON UPPER SIDE OF SODA GUN NOZZLE AREA. REMOVE ALL RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA NOZZLEL UNCLEAN WITH STICKY RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAITAIN SODA NOZZLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIPPER WELL TURNED OFF AND UNCLEAN. DIPPER WELL MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. RUNNING WATER MUST BE TURNED ON AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN WALL BEHIND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMETN SINK, NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN AND BEHIND FRYERS. CLEAN ALL WALLS THAT HAVE GREASE SPLATTER, FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED HANGING TIN FOIL ABOVE GRILL AND FRYERS. ALL TIN FOIL MUST BE REMOVED AND AREA ABOVE FOOD MUST BE CLEAN AND SANITIARY AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOP LOADING DESSERT MACHINE WITH NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO DESSERT MACHINE. MUST INSTALL WATER LINE THAT HAS HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF TOP LOADING DESSERT MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS WITHIN SOME REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS THAT ARE EASILY READABLE AND CHECKED FREQUENTLY TO MAKE SURE ALL REFRIGERATORS ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 15, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 7, 2013
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED-LEAKING PROFUSELY FROM UNDERNEATH THE BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE AND MEAT SLICER. MUST CLEAN NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE GUNS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. IN THE PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS HANGING UP TO AIR DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER FROM REAR AREA (AROUND 3-COMP SINK)AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN REAR PREP AREA IN A SANITIZED BIN.
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Feb 14, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Feb 16, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD LINING FROM SHELVES AT FRONT AREA. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN UNDER AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, LARGE MIXER, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, VENTILATION FILTERS, GASKETS AT SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT PREP AREA, AND DEEP FRYER AT REAR PREP AREA.
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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. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT FRONT AND REAR AREAS, CLOSE OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AT REAR UTILITY SINK CLOSET AND AT WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN ATTACHMENTS AT VENTILATION HOOD, AND VENTS AT CEILING TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP. REPAIR WALL BASE COVING AT PIZZA PREP AREA AND SEAL WALL AT VENTILATION HOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL DIPPER WELL WITH COLD RUNNING WATER FOR FROZEN DESSERT/ITALIAN ICE SCOOPS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CHEMICALS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT REAR. ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizzeria Brandi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizzeria Brandi on file is from May 18, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizzeria Brandi?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pizzeria Brandi.
Has Pizzeria Brandi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pizzeria Brandi have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pizzeria Brandi 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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