Pop-N-Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 22, 2021
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Score
Going back to 2011, Pop-N-Pizza has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 22, 2021. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Pop-N-Pizza dates to Feb 22, 2021.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Feb 22, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 17, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SMALL CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.
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Dec 17, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN., ALSO DEFROST/CLEAN UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL/ CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT.
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Dec 17, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, LARGE CAN OPENER, AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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: SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS SOME SMALL DARK DENTS IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT, BOXES, BAGS, OLD FURNATURE ECT. ALSO REMOVE THE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECTS OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Nov 14, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL IN DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPRAYER BEING USED AS A FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FAUCET AT HANDSINK.
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Aug 5, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, LARGE CAN OPENER, AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS BY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED SHIELDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pop-N-Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pop-N-Pizza on file is from Feb 22, 2021. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pop-N-Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pop-N-Pizza.
Has Pop-N-Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pop-N-Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pop-N-Pizza 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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