Primo's Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 7, 2012
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Score
Primo's Pizza appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Dec 7, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 7, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Dec 7, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT GREASE TRAP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES. PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAINT FLOOR IN REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. REPLACE MISSING BASESBOARDS UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 30, 2012
Complaint
6 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: OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS NEAR WATER HEATER, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM, 6 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT GREASE TRAP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES. PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAINT FLOOR IN REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING FANS AND VENTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 11, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW SAUSAGE 55.9F AND COOKED SAUSAGE PIZZA 92.3F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. EXPOSED SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE AND FILLED WITH A BOWL, SPOON AND TONGS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT WASHBOWL AND REMOVE ITEMS FROM EXPOSED SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS NEAR ICE MACHINE AND ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE POP DISPENSER UNITS OFF FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN REAR. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Aug 24, 2011
Reinspection
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.CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: INSIDE TRACKS OF BOTH REFRIGERATORS, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, SHELF UNDER FLAT GRILL,DEFROST ALL FREEZER ON PREMISES.
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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. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES.
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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.CLEAN OR CHANGE DAMAGED AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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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.CLEAN OR CHANGE DAMAGED AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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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. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND CRATES OUTSIDE ALONG THE WALL.
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Aug 17, 2011
Complaint
8 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: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. IMPROPER HANDWASHING PRACTICES. UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT BOTH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 H000074107 12.
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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. UPON INSPECTION FOUND AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM ORKIN PEST CONTROL. FOUND NO SERVICE RECEIPTS IN LOG BOOK. FOUND LIVE ANT (10 ANTS) ACTIVITY IN THE FRONT EATING AREA ALONG WINDOW BASE AND ALONG WALLBASE NEXT TO HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITZE AND GET SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020 ISSUED H000074107 12
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON LID AND ANOTHER CONTAINER HOLDING EXCESSIVE GREASE OPEN IN GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 H000074108 13
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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. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: INSIDE TRACKS OF BOTH REFRIGERATORS, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, SHELF UNDER FLAT GRILL,DEFROST ALL FREEZER ON PREMISES.
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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. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES.
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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. CLEAN OR CHANGE DAMAGED AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS.
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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. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND CRATES OUTSIDE ALONG THE WALL.
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Jul 7, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 1, 2010
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.PIZZA OVEN OBSERVED NOT VENTED TO ROOF,HOWEVER, OBSERVED PIZZA OVEN DUCT ON TOP OF OVEN EXTENDED TO,AND GOING UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSPECTION DISCUSSED WITH SUPV BHATTAL. MUST CONTACT VENTILATION/BUILDING DEPT,CONCERNING VENTILATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Primo's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Primo's Pizza on file is from Dec 7, 2012. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Primo's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Primo's Pizza.
Has Primo's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Primo's Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Primo's 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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