The Local Pizzeria
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2017
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Score
The Local Pizzeria appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2014. The most recent visit was on Oct 24, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at The Local Pizzeria is from Oct 24, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Oct 24, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 17, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2065007 DATED 6/26/17. #30- LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. #32- MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK,(CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN. #35- SEAL THE GAP ON THE CEILING AROUND THE CONDUIT IN THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN. #38-LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND ALL SPICES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MAKER AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 26, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE MIDDLE AND 1ST COMPT SINK WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE 3RD COMPT SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER CALLED THE PLUMBER TO FIX THE PROBLEM DURING INSPECTION. JUAN VILLADA FROM VILLADA'S WINDOWS AND PLUMBING COMPANY ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:35PM. TEL NO 773 858-1895. JUAN WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. 3 COMPT SINK DRAINS ARE ALL DRAINING WELL NOW.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK,(CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARD AND THE UPPER PART OF THE COOLER OF THE ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR AREA WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP ON THE CEILING AROUND THE CONDUIT IN THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN. BIG HOLE ON THE WALL BASE INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD,PREP TABLES, COOLERS,ETC MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 1, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL SPICES AND DRY GOODS IN SMALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS AT SHELVING RACK ACROSS FROM 2DR REFRIGERATOR. FOUND DRY PASTA SHELLS, LENTILS, BAY LEAVES AND OTHERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED.MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE CORNERS AND BOTTOM HORIZONTAL BORDER TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND STANDING WATER IN THE REAR HOT WATER HEATER TANK CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE RESTROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE/WALL OPENINGS BETWEEN WALL AND THE REAR ELECTRICAL BOX NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK IN THE REAR HOT WATER TANK CLOSET CAUSING STANDING WATER IN REAR CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE RESTROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVRED FOOD PREP STAFF NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS WHILE PREPARING,HANDLING,COOKING FOODS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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May 26, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIZZA DOUGH CONTAINERS CRACKED, NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN UTILITY CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Nov 21, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS INISDE TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTTED TO PROVIDED THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Jun 11, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Local Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Local Pizzeria on file is from Oct 24, 2017. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Local Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Local Pizzeria.
Has The Local Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Local Pizzeria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Local 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.
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