Sofia's Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2014
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Score
Going back to 2010, Sofia's Pizza has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 18, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Sofia's Pizza dates to Mar 18, 2014.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Sofia's Pizza squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Mar 18, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOLERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND IN 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 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 14, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED HOT AND COLD WATER SOURCE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN TURNED OFF PREVENTING PROPER HAND WASHING. WHEN HANDLE TURNED TO THE ON POSITION WATER LEAKS PROFUSELY ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO PROOF OF CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (PIZZA,ETC) MUST PROVIDE. 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 DETAIL CLEAN COOLERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND IN 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 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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May 8, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BETWEEN FRYER AND STOVE TO REMOVE 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: NOTED OPENING AT WALL BASE UNDER EXPOSE HANDSINK. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENRTY POINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SIDE OF STOVE TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILL-UP, INTERIOR OF FRYER, AND BOTH GRILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT ENTRANCE SO AS TO 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: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN AREA AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 17, 2011
Routine
2 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 KNIFE HOLDER IS DIRTY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KNIFE HOLDER.
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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. PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER LIDS AND HANDLES ARE DIRTY AND NEED TO BE SCRUBBED CLEAN AND SANITIZED. THE ICE MACHINE HAS A LITE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR.
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Oct 22, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
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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. Clean the wall above the pizza oven.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sofia's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sofia's Pizza on file is from Mar 18, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sofia's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sofia's Pizza.
Has Sofia's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sofia's Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sofia'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.
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