Sizzlers Pizza & Grill

1632 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626

Pizza

Last inspected: Oct 16, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sizzlers Pizza & Grill three times, with records going back to 2012. The most recent report on file is from Oct 16, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Sizzlers Pizza & Grill's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 16, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sizzlers Pizza & Grill trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 16, 2012

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDED CORNERS,ALONG THE WALLS AND BY THE WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF STOVE,DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP),INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,DEBRIS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES BY THE CHEST FREEZER,ACROSS BY THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN DINING, PREP, AND REAR AREA,REMOVE FOOD STAINS AND DUST BUILD-UP

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DINING AREA BY THE SMALL TABLE(TWO SEATER)

Oct 4, 2012

Complaint

10 minor violations.

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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: FOUND THE WASHBOWL IN STAFF WASHROOM WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS,ALSO OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS,AND THE REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. NO PAPER TOWELS NOR HAND DRYING DEVICE ON PREMISES,PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP WAS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST,MANAGER SEND EMPLOYEE TO BUY THREE ROLLS OF PAPER TOWELS.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZED CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.FOUND FRONT AND SIDE DOORS OPENED,SIDE DOOR HAD SCREEN DOOR HOWEVER NOT COMPLETELY TIGHT FITTED TO DOOR FRAME,1/2" TO 1" GAP SIDE AND TOP. OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES:UNDER AND ON TOP THE SHELVES,INSIDE THE REMOVABLE GRILL OF REFRIGERATOR,UNDER THE STOVE,AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND ALONG THE WALL OF UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AT SAME AREA HAS A RODENT HOLE. FURNACE AREA HAS RODENT DROPPINGS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,SEAL HOLE AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS.APPROX 60 DROOPINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF STOVE,DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP),INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,DEBRIS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASE FROM PIPE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDED CORNERS,ALONG THE WALLS AND BY THE WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN AND BURNED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DINING AREA BY THE SMALL TABLE(TWO SEATER)

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER, RE-ORGANIZE SAID AREA.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINANT IN PREP AREA.

Mar 12, 2012

License

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVES(USED FOR SHELF LINER)

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: SWEEP FLOOR BEHIND COOLERS,CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS-DEBRIS

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO PROVIDE A NON-THREADED FAUCET AT SAID SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL CHEST FREEZERS

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sizzlers Pizza & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sizzlers Pizza & Grill on file is from Oct 16, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sizzlers Pizza & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sizzlers Pizza & Grill.

Has Sizzlers Pizza & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sizzlers Pizza & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sizzlers Pizza & Grill 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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