The Main Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2022
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Score
Inspectors have visited The Main Pizza four times, with records going back to 2019. On Dec 8, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The Main Pizza's record stops at Dec 8, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 10 violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting The Main Pizza on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Dec 8, 2022
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12 OBSERVED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FOOD (PIZZA DOUGH) BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANY FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR, REQUIRED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS ON THE COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT STORED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID TO GO CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA (DEEP-FRYING UNIT, STOVE, ETC.) NOT CLEAN. THERE IS GREASE BUILD UP AND ENCRUSTED FOOD RESIDUE ON ALL OF THE EQUIPMENT IN THE SAID LOCATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM, IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA IN THE KITCHEN, NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID FOR THE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIDED RECEPTACLE IN ALL OF THE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS ON SITE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE EQIUPMENT LOCATED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, THE THREE- COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP, FOOD DEBRIS AND DRIED UP FOOD RESIUDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 OBSERVED TWO BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED SEVERE DUST AND BURNED RESIDUE ON THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS AND THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Dec 1, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION SYSTEM, AT 48.7F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IS REPAIRED, EMAIL CDPH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE TAGGED COLD HOLDING UNIT UNITL THE UNIT IS REPAIRED AND IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS RANGING 44.4F-47.8F SUCH AS BAKED POTATOES (44.4F), SLICED TOMATOES (46.6F), CUT LETTUCE (46.8F), GRILLED/COOKED ONIONS (47.8F), MILK (44.4F). ALL ITEMS WERE FOUND IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. THE MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.15LBS.$50.00. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES BEHIND THE RINSE SIGN ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. I ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NEAR THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY PRIOR TO BEING RE-INSPECTED. MUST ALSO ELIMINATE THE ROACH ACTIVITY PRIOR TO BEING RE-INSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA WITH BOWLS, UTENSILS, AND A SANITIZER BUCKET IN BOTH OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS EASILY ACCESSIBLE WITH NOTHING IN THEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LID WAS NOT CLOSED AND TIGHT-FITTING. INSTRUCTED ALL THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES MUST NOT BE OVERFLOWING AND MAINTAINED, SO THAT THE LIDS ARE ABLE TO CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGHT FITTING, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BAKED POTATOES) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM, IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA IN THE KITCHEN, NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID FOR THE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIDED RECEPTACLE IN ALL OF THE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS ON SITE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE EQIUPMENT LOCATED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, THE THREE- COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP, FOOD DEBRIS AND DRIED UP FOOD RESIUDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED THROUGHOUT THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. THE BROKEN-DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, IN THE WINDOWS BEHIND THE THREE- COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE SIDE OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT OF UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID WALLS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERE DUST AND BURNED RESIDUE ON THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS AND THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FOOD (PIZZA DOUGH) BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANY FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR, REQUIRED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO SOILED APRONS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE OF A BOX FILLED WITH DISWAHSING CLEANSERS ON THE FLOOR, AT THE REAR DOOR, IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PUT SOILED APRONS IN A DESIGNATED PLACE SUCH AS LAUNDRY BAGS OR BUCKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS ON THE COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT STORED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID TO GO CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KNOB ON THE HOT WATER ON THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. THE ONLY WAY TO TURN ON THE HOT RUNNING WATER IS TO TURN IT ON AT THE HOT WATER VALVE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID KNOB, SO THAT THE HANDWASHING SINK WORKS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA (DEEP-FRYING UNIT, STOVE, ETC.) NOT CLEAN. THERE IS GREASE BUILD UP AND ENCRUSTED FOOD RESIDUE ON ALL OF THE EQUIPMENT IN THE SAID LOCATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 18, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOVERED, NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE CEILING OVER ENTIRE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE OVER ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE CEILING.(DROP CEILING FOR EXAMPLE).
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTIAN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 27, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT A MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND AT LEAT 110F AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK DISCONNECTED AND NOT MOUNTED TO WALL AND OBSERVED NO CONNECTED HANDWASH SINK NEAR ENTRY TO REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SOAP ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PIC AWARE OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POSTED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT WITH GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE APRON, AND SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORIYT FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOORS THAT WERE NOT ADEQUATELY SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TOILET ROOM DOORS WITH SELF-CLOSING DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN FRONT PREP AREA WALL WHERE HANDWASHING SINK WILL BE INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOVERED, NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE CEILING OVER ENTIRE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE OVER ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE CEILING.(DROP CEILING FOR EXAMPLE).
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTIAN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES MUST MAINTAIN VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Main Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Main Pizza on file is from Dec 8, 2022. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Main Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at The Main Pizza.
Has The Main Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Main Pizza have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Main Pizza 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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