Route 66 Pizza
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2023
100
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Route 66 Pizza, the earliest from 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 11, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Route 66 Pizza's record stops at Sep 11, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 14 violations each, up from closer to 11 violations before.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Sep 11, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 6, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND LEDGE OF POP COOLER IN LOBBY,ON FLOOR AND INSIDE OF FURNANCE IN FURNANCE ROOM,ON WOOD PIECE BEHIND PIZZA OVEN.2-3 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVED DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/6/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP & TOILET ROOM.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,CONTAINERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON ALL DISH AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 : OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING MUST PROVIDE A CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Aug 25, 2023
Complaint
5 critical violations. 10 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 31 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 0.0P.P.M.'S. OBSERVED SOAP IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN MIDDLE SINK,THEN RINSED UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACING DISHES ON DISH RACKS WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING UTENSILS.INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO SET UP SINK.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 127.2F INSIDE OF TABLE TOP PIZZA OVEN AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX. 1LBS. $15.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX.300 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS ON FLOOR NEAR FRONT REGISTER,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS ,ALL COOLERS,FURNANCE & HOT WATER TANK AREA,TOILET ROOM,ON FOOD & DISH STORAGE SHELVES,ON LEGS OF FLOOR MIXER,ON TOP OF CARDBOARD LINED ON GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,CRAWLING ON FLOOR,ON REAR SCREEN DOOR AND ON PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS AND FOOD.LIVE SMALL FLIES AND LIVE ANTS ON FLOR AROUND PREP COOLER.2- DEAD DECAYED MICE ON GLUE BOARD NEXT TO PREP TABLE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS ,DEAD MICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/25/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER EATING PIZZA WITH BARE HANDS IN FRONT PREP AREA ON PREP TABLE,THEN HE THREW THE FOOD IN GARBAGE AND THEN PROCEEDED TO GET A HAND FUL OF SAUSAGE AND PLACE ON PIZZA TO BE COOKED WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS INSTRUCTED HIM TO DISCARD FOOD AND WASH HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT TCS FOODS BY FEMALE FOOD HANDLER,PUTTING HER HAND ON TOP OF HAMBURGER TO PUT ON BUNS AND ANOTHER MALE EMPLOYEE REMOVED BUNS FROM GRILL WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE (GLOVES,DELI TISSUE OR UTENSILS) TO HANDLE FOODS(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PIZZA,HAMBURGERS,GRILLED ONION,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE OBSERVED 2- CASES OF RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER UNCOVERED PIZZA DOUGH IN LARGE SHEET PANS WITH BLOOD POOLING INSIDE OF THEM ON LOWER SHELF IN OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST STORE RAW FOODS ON LOWER SHELVES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)APPX.10LBS. $30.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE AND FEMALE EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SOAP AND RINSED,THEN WIPED HANDS ON SOILED APRONS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND SINKS ONLY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND ON GROUND AROUND CONAINER MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE GREAS FROM CONTAINER AND GROUND AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING IN REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEMALE AND MALE EMPLOYEE EATING PIZZA IN FRONT PREP AREA AT PREP TABLES AND ANOTHER MALE EMPLOYEE DRINKING A SODA FROM A CAN WHILE MOVING PIZZA AROUND IN OVEN WITH SPATULA.MUST EAT FOOD IN A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES AND PROVIDE A LID WITH STRAW FOR BEVERAGE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG ALL SIDES MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON ALL DISH AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING GLOVES NOR UTENSILS USED TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(COS)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOWER SHELF PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES,FLOOR MIXER,GREASE TRAP,ALL COOLERS,OVEN,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES,GARBAGE CANS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING MUST PROVIDE A CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING & WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSRERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 8, 2022
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN AND PIZZA) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANTITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDAION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD INSIDE THE PIZZA PREP COOLER AT INADEQUATE INTERIOR TEMPERATURES SUCH AS: 10lbs OF ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 50.1F, 15lbs 0F PEPPERONI AT 48.3F. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED AND DENATURED COST AT $100. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH AN IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF 51.2F SAID COOLER HOLDS TCS FOODS. COOLER HELD FOR INSPECTION/TAGGED UNTIL REPAIR(HOLDS AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR TEMP OF 41F OF BELOW). PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFCATE AS REQUIRED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON COUNTER TOPS AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS,WALLS AND CEILING TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND DUST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT THROUGH PREMISES IN THE CEILING. MUST REPAINT WITH NONTOXIC PAINT.
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Sep 12, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED AN ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL TCS FOODS (BURGERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Sep 5, 2019
Complaint
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANTITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDAION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RAW CHICKEN, BEEF) LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF A TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AND NOT AT THE PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; 10 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 55F, 5 LBS OF ROAST BEEF AT 51F AND 40 CUPS OF RANCH DRESSING AT 51.3F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A TWO DOOR PREP COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, NOT MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, DURING THE INSPECTION SAID COOLER WAS ONLY MAINTAINING 57F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. TWO DOOR PREP COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED AN ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12(E) OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK UNABLE TO MAINTAIN BELOW 120F WHILE WASHING HAND, DURING THE INSPECTION THE COLD WATER KNOB WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND WATER FOR HANDWASHING WAS AT 130F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HAND WASHING SINK SO THAT THE HAND WASHING SINK CAN MAINTAIN A PROPER HAND WASHING TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND NOT EXCEED OVER 120 WHILE HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION WRITTEN UNDER 6-301.11.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL TCS FOODS (BURGERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND OBSERVED ABOUT 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM AND ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BY THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED FLAT TOP GRILL WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jul 29, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING,PREP TABLE AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Jul 19, 2016
Routine
5 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: NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVING WHERE PAPER GOODS ARE STORED, NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLE AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,PIZZA AND HAMBURGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING,PREP TABLE AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Sep 29, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS PIZZA,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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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 BEHIND THE COOLKING GRILL IN THE PREP AREA,HASEASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA,ALSO REPAIR HOLE IN WALL NEAR THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR,MUST SEAL OPENING AND CLEWN ALL LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Jun 14, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS THRU-OUT OR PAINT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN PREP ARE.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GRESE TRAP RUSTY AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Route 66 Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Route 66 Pizza on file is from Sep 11, 2023. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Route 66 Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Route 66 Pizza.
Has Route 66 Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Route 66 Pizza have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Route 66 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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