Proper Pizza Chicago

2459 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Pizza

Last inspected: Apr 30, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Proper Pizza Chicago three times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 30, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 30, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Proper Pizza Chicago is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 30, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABELED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLE OF SCOOP LOCATED IN FLOUR BIN TO BE IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS. ENSURE UTENSILS ARE STORED APPROPRIATELY IN BETWEEN USE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED IN WATER IN BUCKET LOCATED IN MOP SINK. STORE IN ORDER TO APPROPRIATELY DRY IN BETWEEN USES.

Mar 28, 2023

Routine

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MENS WASHROOM AT A MAXIMUM OF 92.1F AND WOMEN'S AT 89.7F. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND INCREASED THE HOT WATER ABOVE 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZAS BEING HELD IN AN UNHEATED DISPLAY CASE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 71.8F FOR SAUSAGE PIZZA AND 70.5F FOR CHEESE PIZZA. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING OF HOT FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE FOR USING TIME AS A MEANS OF CONTROL. ALL PIZZAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH AREA HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. WASTE WATER FROM BOTH SINKS UNABLE TO PROPERLY DRAIN. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND WAS ABLE TO ROUTE AND CLEAR THE DRAIN. WATER NOW DRAINING FREELY WITHOUT BACKUP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

Mar 16, 2022

License

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Proper Pizza Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Proper Pizza Chicago on file is from Apr 30, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Proper Pizza Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Proper Pizza Chicago.

Has Proper Pizza Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Proper Pizza Chicago have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Proper Pizza Chicago 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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