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Roots Handmade Pizza-Lincoln Square/The Sixth Qual — Roots & the Sixth

2200 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 14, 2015
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Roots Handmade Pizza-Lincoln Square/The Sixth Qual — Roots & the Sixth. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 14, 2015. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 14, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Roots Handmade Pizza-Lincoln Square/The Sixth Qual — Roots & the Sixth is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 14, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2015
License
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN KITCHEN IS NOT OPERABLE AT THIS TIME.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.
8
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS AT THE MAIN BAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.CRITICAL VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.
11
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS,NEAR THE WALK-IN-FREEZER WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AT THIS TIME.MUST COMPLETELY SEAL WASTE WATER PIPES IN A SANITARY MANNER AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.
16
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 SETS OF DOORS TO THE PREMISES NOT PEST-PROOFED.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION.NO CIATION ISSUED.
18
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOMENS TOILET ROOM 1 TOILET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY,NOT FLUSHING,MISSING LID TO TOILET.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOMS NOT MAINTAINED.ALL TOILET ROOMS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP,TOILET PAPER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES INSIDE THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.MUST BE SEALED. MUST REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY THROUGHOUT ALL SINKS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING SEAL CONCRETE FLOOR AREAS AT THE REAR BAR,FLOORS SHOULD BE SMOOTH ENOUGH TO BE EAASILY CLEANED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILINGS AT REAR BAR, MUST BE FINISHED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. SEAL OPENING AT CORNER WALL NEAR THE ELECTRICAL ROOM IN BASEMENT,OPENING AROUND PIPE AT CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE COVING AT WALL ALONG THE REAR BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOW WATER PRESSURE AT REAR BAR.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK ROOM.MUST REMOVE UNNECSSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Roots Handmade Pizza-Lincoln Square/The Sixth Qual — Roots & the Sixth last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Roots Handmade Pizza-Lincoln Square/The Sixth Qual — Roots & the Sixth on file is from Dec 14, 2015. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Roots Handmade Pizza-Lincoln Square/The Sixth Qual — Roots & the Sixth's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Roots Handmade Pizza-Lincoln Square/The Sixth Qual — Roots & the Sixth have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Roots Handmade Pizza-Lincoln Square/The Sixth Qual — Roots & the Sixth 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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