Premium Pizza and Restaurant

3737 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
Pizza
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2012
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Premium Pizza and Restaurant has four inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Jun 26, 2012. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at Premium Pizza and Restaurant is from Jun 26, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up four times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Premium Pizza and Restaurant trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 26, 2012
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE (PIZZA,CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST POST & PROVIDE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PIZZA PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM DRAWER,REACH IN COOLER & PREP COOLER,PREP TABLES,UNUSED COOLER,FRYER,GRILL TABLE,WINDOW SILLS,MOP SINK BASIN,FILTERS AT HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST CLEAN WALLS NEAR MOP SINK & 3- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
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Feb 17, 2012
Routine
8 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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RAT & MICE DROPPINGS MORE THAN 40 IN 1ST FL DINING AREA STORAGE CLOSET,BOTH FURNANCE ROOMS ON FLOOR & ON TOP OF ELECTRIC METERS.ALSO FRONT,REAR & BASEMENT DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.1 LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN DINING AREA NEAR GARBAGE CAN.INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK (NO LICENSE).MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LICENSE FOR LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ON OR AFTER 2/17/12 (SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #634879 10/6/11 NOT CORRECTED #32 MUST CLEAN & REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF RUSTY METAL GREASE BOX 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST CLEAN & REMOVE CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP & RECAULK BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK.#34 MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS,CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,MIXERS,COOLERS,FREEZERS,.NOTED WATER POOLING UNDER & AROUND STAIR CASE IN BASEMENT.MUST KEEP DRY .#35 MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN LADIES TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS OF DEAD INSECTS.#38MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMP SINK.#41 MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES & MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF UNUSED 6 DOOR COOLER & BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST CORRECT & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)CITATION ISSUED.
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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.MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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 REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3-COMP SINK.
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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.MUST CLEAN GRILL TABLE,DEEP FRYER,2-COMP SINK,REACH IN COOLERS,FLOOR MIXER,WINDOW SILLS.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILE & TRIM BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER& BASEMENT STORAGE 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & WALL TILES IN BASEMENT,PREP AREA,STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN BRICKS & WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER,DINING AREA,PREP AREA.
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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.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,BEHIND & INBETWEEN COOLERS & WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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Oct 6, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SPATULA STORED BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY IN A FOOD GRADE RACKS OR CONTAINER.-----------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF RUSTY METAL GREASE BOX 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST CLEAN, REMOVE CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP AND RE CAULK BEIND EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, MIXER, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.-----------NOTED WATER POOLING UNDER AND AROUND STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT. MUST BE KEPT DRY TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT LADIES WASHROOM AND ABOVE FRONT COUNTER.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN WITH DEAD INSECTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.--------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR HOT AND COLD (INTERNAL) TEMPERATURE OF FOOD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF UNUSED 6 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.---------ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Jun 18, 2010
Routine
4 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. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, AND CLEAN POTATO SLICER AFTER EACH USED
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR OF BASEMENT AREA UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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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. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA
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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. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Premium Pizza and Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Premium Pizza and Restaurant on file is from Jun 26, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Premium Pizza and Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Premium Pizza and Restaurant.

Has Premium Pizza and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Premium Pizza and Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Premium Pizza and Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.