Sanos Pizzeria
Last inspected: May 15, 2024
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Public records show 14 inspections at Sanos Pizzeria stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 15, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Sanos Pizzeria is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
May 15, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 15, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Dec 8, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Apr 26, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 19, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICIES SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR PIZZA MAKING AREA IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SINK CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AND STOCKED WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED FRYER, TOILET, AND SINK IN BASEMENT AND UNUSED COOLER AND ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 EXPOSED LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS.
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Nov 14, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEANING PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEANING PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE PIZZA MAKING STATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE PIZZA MAKING STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOOD PRODUCTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE PREPARED FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT COFFEE MAKER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT COFFEE MAKER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE AND COVER IN THE RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE AND COVER FOR THE RESTROOM
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED
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Mar 15, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB OR SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR.----------MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR COFFEE MACHINE BEHIND BAR.
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Oct 17, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 2, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON FLOOR BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN SOUTH END,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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May 27, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT WORKING INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER, IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETER FOR SAID COOLER.
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Sep 13, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Oct 7, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, kitchen prep table not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, storage shelving not clean need detail cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields not clean need cleaning.
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Aug 15, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 28, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT IN THE BASEMENT, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS,ARTICLES TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR. PROVIDE SHELVINGS OR PALLETS TO ELEVATE ITEMS/ARTICLES ALSO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BESIDE AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER, AND BEHIND THE PREP TABLE 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: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER, AND THE HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILT UP. DAMAGED CEILING AND PEELING PAINT IN THE SMALL STORAGE AREA WITH SUGAR, OREGANO, OIL, CORNMEAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING. ALSO PEELING PAINT ON THE SIDE WALLS INSIDE THE CLOSET OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, EMPTY JARS, PIECES OF WOODS, PLYWOODS, HOSE ,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ARTICLES/ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENTS/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sanos Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sanos Pizzeria on file is from May 15, 2024. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sanos Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sanos Pizzeria.
Has Sanos Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sanos Pizzeria have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sanos Pizzeria 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 Sanos Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sanos Pizzeria is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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