Pizzeria Brandi

3170 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Italian

Last inspected: Sep 13, 2019

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2016, Pizzeria Brandi has five inspections in the public record. Pizzeria Brandi was last inspected on Sep 13, 2019. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Pizzeria Brandi's record stops at Sep 13, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

The pattern that stands out is “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 13, 2019

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA, BUT IS MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING TILES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING TILES.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.

Oct 15, 2018

Complaint

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Jan 29, 2018

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR VALID PROOF OF CITY SANITATION FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD DEBRIS.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS OF REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS OF FOOD SPLASHES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.

May 17, 2017

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: NO SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO, THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WAS BLOCKED AND UNACCESSIBLE WITH PIZZA BOXES IN FRONT AND ON THE SIDE OF IT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: SEVERAL LIGHT SHIELDS ARE MISSING FROM THE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOPS FOR THE FOUNTAIN POP AND ICE MACHINE STORED IN THE ICE BIN AND ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Nov 22, 2016

License

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizzeria Brandi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizzeria Brandi on file is from Sep 13, 2019. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizzeria Brandi?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pizzeria Brandi.

Has Pizzeria Brandi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizzeria Brandi have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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