Sonny's Pizza & Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2014
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Score
Inspectors have visited Sonny's Pizza & Restaurant seven times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 5, 2014. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Sonny's Pizza & Restaurant dates to Sep 5, 2014.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sonny's Pizza & Restaurant trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR TORN GASKETS AS NEEDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH FOCUS ON KITCHEN AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 25, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES FIRST FLOOR AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES PREMISES, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN WALL SURFACES REAR AREA,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER MOP SINK IN BASEMENT AREA,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN MILK COOLER,
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Oct 29, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Oct 22, 2012
Routine
8 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: OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, ON SHELVES AND ALONG WALL AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CLOSE ALL OUTER AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP IN POOR REPAIR, WASTE WATER DRAINING ONTO FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA, GREASE CONTAINER TOO SMALL WATER LEAKING FROM TOPS, AND SIDES OF CONTAINER, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM FREEZER BOTTOM INTERIOR PANEL, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER, AROUND PIZZA PREP AREA AROUND DOUGH ROLLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, UNDER AROUND SHELVES, EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT COVER IN REFRIGERATOR AT PIZZA PREP, AND CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE OF EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, REMOVE GREASE SPILLS IN BASEMENT AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES PREMISES, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN WALL SURFACES REAR AREA,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REPAIR WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK
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Dec 7, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS.
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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. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE SPLASH GAURD PROTECTION ON MOP SINK BY THE DOUGH ROLLER PREP SIDE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISCLOCATED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET JOINTS ON 3COMP.SINK.
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Dec 6, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 25, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonny's Pizza & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonny's Pizza & Restaurant on file is from Sep 5, 2014. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonny's Pizza & Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sonny's Pizza & Restaurant.
Has Sonny's Pizza & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonny's Pizza & Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sonny's Pizza & Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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