Pudgy's Pizza
Last inspected: Aug 1, 2025
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Pudgy's Pizza appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 1, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to seven violations.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Aug 1, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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May 24, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR ON UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 25, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 16 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 3LBS. DICED TOMATO-59.2F-64.2F.3/4 GALLONS AU JUS-88.2F.12LBS. SAUSAGE-46.9F.5 GALLONS PIZZA SAUCE-67.1F.10LBS. PEPPERONI-66.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.75LBS. $110.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 59.2F IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.OF OR BELOW.AIR TEMPERATURE NOW IS 41.0F NO HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG NEEDED.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE(PEPPERS,MARGARINE,MUSHROOMS,OLIVES,ETC) MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL ON FRONT PIZZA PREP COOLER & REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN PAPER GOODS,FOOD STORAGE,TOOL ROOM AND NEAR PIZZA OVEN.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE GLUED TO INTERIOR BASIN OF FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE SEALER.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND BOWLS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A TYPE WRITTEN PROCEUDRE ON HOW TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSIL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOUR FROM MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS, PREP COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP,STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA, MIDDLE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULK FROM WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORAGNIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS ON REAR PORCH AND FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE AND DISH SHELVES.
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Oct 21, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER AT THE BOTTOM TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FRONT HAND SINK AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE FRONT SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Dec 10, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINING SHELVING UNIT IN REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD AND PROVIDE PROPER LINING AS A MEANS OF MAKING EASY TO CLEAN AND TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RINSE SINK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR BOTH AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED ON TOP OF MILK CRATES IN CLEANING CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AS THIS WILL ALSO HELP WITH EASE OF CLEANING AND BEING ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE AREA.
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Jul 2, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZIE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 27, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOORS AND CRACKS AND CEVICES IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 18, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE ROACHES LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM, DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE PIZZA OVEN WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOORS AND CRACKS AND CEVICES IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FLOUR DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 13, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK; REPAIR LEAK AT THE PIPE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 15, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 9, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN DISH WASHING ROOM.MUST INSTALL CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: COVING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DARK, SOILED COLORED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT.MUST INSTALL.
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Jun 15, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED,(GRAVY,MEATS,ETC) IN FREEZER. MUST LABEL/DATE FOODS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS LOWER BASEBOARDS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN ALL AREAS,PREP,DISHWASHING, DRY STORAGE, WASHROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Aug 28, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA UNDERNATH PREP TABLES AND WALL BASE, AND CLEAN THE LIOGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN THE 2 DOOR RACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT ,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Oct 7, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN IN DRY STORAGE,POP STORAGE AND BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO PIZZA ROLLING TABLE LOWER AREA NOT CLEAN OR PAINT.MUST MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS NOT CLEAN IN FRONT PREP AREA AND LOWER BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN,DUST,DEBRIS.MUST MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP NEXT TO REAR PORCH.MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE.
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Sep 30, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION STILL EXIST FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT#115011, DATED 4-24-2013 #34-REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 -
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN IN DRY STORAGE,POP STORAGE AND BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO PIZZA ROLLING TABLE LOWER AREA NOT CLEAN OR PAINT.MUST MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS NOT CLEAN IN FRONT PREP AREA AND LOWER BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN,DUST,DEBRIS.MUST MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP NEXT TO REAR PORCH.MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE.
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Apr 24, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN ALL AREAS. WALLS AND CEILINGS NEED CLEANING, PAINTING AND REPAIR IN REAR PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IN WASHROOM DOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Sep 23, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. THE GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS AT THE REACH IN COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD.TO REPLACE.
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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. THE FOLLOWING THE NOT CLEAN PIZZA OVENS HOOD ABOVE AND THE TWO REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAME.
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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. FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND STOREROOM NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND ON THE CORNERS. INSTD. TO CLEAN SAME.
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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. THE WALLS HAVE PEELING PAINT IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM AND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pudgy's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pudgy's Pizza on file is from Aug 1, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pudgy's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Pudgy's Pizza.
Has Pudgy's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pudgy's Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pudgy'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.
How often is Pudgy's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pudgy's Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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