Taylor Made Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2017
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Across the available record, Taylor Made Pizza has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Taylor Made Pizza was last inspected on Jan 20, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Taylor Made Pizza's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 20, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “premises maintained free of litter” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jan 20, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 13, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITY IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WASTE WATER OVER FLOWS ONTO FLOOR, NOT DRAINING INTO SEWER LINE, NOT PROPERLY BEING MAINTAINED, OFFENSIVE ODOR COMING FROM SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 07/29/2016, REPORT #1948457, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 CUTTING BOARDS WORN, WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. 35 LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 37 TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS UNDERNEATH 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR CLOSET AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE MOP SINK TO ALLOW PROPER INSPECTION.
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Jul 29, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP COOLER AND STEAM TABLE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WORN, WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UNDERNEATH DOOR HANDLES OF PREP COOLER WITH DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Jan 21, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 12, 2016
Routine
6 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: MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 20) NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE FURNACE ALSO LOCATED. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM CORNER, THRESHOLD NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE HEAVY LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR FREE OF LEAKS. ALSO NOTED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT RELEASING WATER AT INTERVALS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DOOR GASKETS OF PIZZA DOUGH PREP COOLER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, TORN. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER STOPPER (USING TOWEL) AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Aug 7, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, AND STORAGE CABINET NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS UNDERNEATH 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN DISH WASHING 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/OR PAINT WALLS, DOORS, AND VENTS(ABOVE SINKS IN DISH WASHING AREA) IN WASHROOM, IN DISHWASHING AREA, AND IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, MUST ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Oct 22, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
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Jul 17, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (SAUSAGE,PIZZA) 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 PREP TABLES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOOR MATS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND WASHROOM DOOR PANELS OR REPAINT IF NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR CLOSET AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE MOP SINK TO ALLOW PROPER INSPECTION.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 15, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Jul 24, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OUT LIGHT SHIELDS AT KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS. MUST ALSO REPAIR CRACKED AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND 3COMP SINK AREA SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OOF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 10, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN RESTAURANT, MANAGER UNABLE TO TURN ON HOT WATER TANK, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. BY THE END OF INSPECTION A TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON PREMISES AND REPAIRED HOT WATER TANK, WATER TEMPERATURE IS RISING GRADUALLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SHELVES AND LARGE CAN OPENER AT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. SINK STOPPERS AT 3COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKETS ARE USED TO KEEP THE STOPPER HANDLE IN PLACE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARD, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE BEARD COVERED WITH PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jan 21, 2011
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. Clean the dirty buildup off of the floor under the sink,stove and warming cabinet.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution in between use and replace dirty rags found around the kitchen.
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Jun 23, 2010
Routine
4 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 COOLER SHELVES ARE STARTING TO RUST, RESEAL OR REPLACE THE SHELVING.
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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 THE FLOORS BEHIND THE OVEN OF DUSTY BUILDUP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. REPLACE THE BROKEN PAN PIZZA HOLDING UNIT THERMOMETER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE THE PILE OF DIRT RUNOFF FROM THE HEAVY RAINS IN THE REAR OF THE STORE OUTSIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taylor Made Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taylor Made Pizza on file is from Jan 20, 2017. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taylor Made Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Taylor Made Pizza.
Has Taylor Made Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taylor Made Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taylor Made 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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