The Pizza Corner — Aunty Joy's Jerk & Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2024
30
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at The Pizza Corner — Aunty Joy's Jerk & Pizza, the earliest from 2018. On Oct 31, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 13 violations to closer to eight violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 14 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE, DEEP POT OF APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKS BEANS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 65.1F. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS USING SHALLOW PANS, ICE BATHS, FREEZER QUICK CHILL. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TSC FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. MEAT STUFFED PASTRIES HELD IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 107.7F TO 121.1F. COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 116.2F. GOAT AT 101.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES, POTS, PANS AND UTENSILS WITHOUT SANITIZER. SINK NOT SET WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOTED WASHING AND RINSING ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH THE CHLORINE ON SITE AND REWASH ALL PREVIOUSLY WASHED ITEMS NOT SANITIZED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED IN-USE COOKS LINE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 103.4F. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR DOOR OF THE REAR DISH ROOM TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION, MISSING METAL ON INTERIOR OF THE DOOR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: KITCHEN CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, BLACKENED WITH DEEP CUTS AND GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, DEEP FRYERS, OVENS AND SMOKER WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND THE REAR DISH ROOM AREA WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHERE AN ATTACHED HOSE WAS NOTED. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE SERVICE SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN AND REAR DISH AREA WITH DIRT, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. WALL THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND REAR DISH AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT, GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----HOLE IN THE WALL BASEBOARD UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.----WALLS AT THE REAR DISH AREA SEALED HOLES WITH EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM, BUMP, UNEVEN AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST REMOVE, CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----CHIPPING, PEELING WALL AT THE KITCHEN STEAM TABLE. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----BADLY STAINED/SOILED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 27, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE FAR END OF THE BASEMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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86
Dec 19, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4): NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #47, #58 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2567640 DATED 11/28/2022 NOT CORRECTED. 47) 4-501.11- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON SEVERAL REAR COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST REPLACE. 58) 2-102.13:NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT SHOULD CORRECT VIOLATION TILL 12/22 2023
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE FAR END OF THE BASEMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Dec 14, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR WITH FILM AND ODOR SIPPING FROM THE WALLS AND WASTE WATER PIPE ONTO THE FLOOR AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-ASSORTED CHICKEN IN CONTAINERS (45.5F/48.4F/45.1F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 40 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $70.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #47, #57, #58 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2567640 DATED 11/28/2022 NOT CORRECTED. 47) 4-501.11- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON SEVERAL REAR COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST REPLACE. 57) 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. 58) 2-102.13:NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY WHERE THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOsD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Dec 14, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CURRIED CHICKEN AT 162.1 BEING PREPARED AND SERVED DURING REQUESTED TAG REMOVAL AND RE-INSPECTION. REVIEWED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT BAR, THE REAR KITCHEN AND THE DINING ROOM FRONT CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12-- COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE.---4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- MISSING METAL INTERIOR DOOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.--- 4-501.11- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON SEVERAL REAR COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)-- INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12-- MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH HOSE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11---THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING, FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT REMOVED: WALLS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS. FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS.--- 6-101.11-- HOLE IN THE WALL SURROUNDING THE PIPING UNDER THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK.---: 6-501.114----ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO/PARKING MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Nov 28, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 18 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE COOK'S LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 55.4F AND 2 LBS SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 56.1F. ALL FOODS ARE DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COLD-HOLDING FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: THE ABOVE-MENTIONED TWO-DOOR COOLER IS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 60.9F. WITH CHICKEN INSIDE AT 55.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN KITCHEN POTS/PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT BAR, THE REAR KITCHEN AND THE DINING ROOM FRONT CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON SEVERAL REAR COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING METAL INTERIOR DOOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS SHELVING INSIDE THE REAR COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH HOSE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SEVERAL SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN USE. MUST STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING, FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT REMOVED: WALLS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS. FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HOLE IN THE WALL SURROUNDING THE PIPING UNDER THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BICYCLES MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE REAR PREP AREA.----ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO/PARKING MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jun 22, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND STOVE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN.
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May 11, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112-OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 DEAD SPIDERS ON GLUE BOARD IN BASEMENT NEAR BOILER. MUST REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE WASHABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT WITH NO RUNNING WATER. MUST MAINTAIN WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. FOUND DRAIN LINE FROM ESPRESSO MACHINE DRAINING INTO HANDSINK. MUST REROUTE. FOUND NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE, SODA POP ICE MACHINE AND ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO RINSE/PREPARATION SINK AT FRONT BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 8, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER IN HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WATER MUST DRAIN FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION, OBSERVED NO ATTEMPT TO COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD(EGGS). MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ALONG WITH AN ASTERIK ON THE FOOD ITEM AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 DEAD SPIDERS ON GLUE BOARD IN BASEMENT NEAR BOILER. MUST REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE WASHABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT WITH NO RUNNING WATER. MUST MAINTAIN WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. FOUND DRAIN LINE FROM ESPRESSO MACHINE DRAINING INTO HANDSINK. MUST REROUTE. FOUND NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE, SODA POP ICE MACHINE AND ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO RINSE/PREPARATION SINK AT FRONT BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 2, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SOLD(HAMBURGERS,EGGS.) AT BUSINESS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE 2 COOLERS AT REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SPLASHGUARDS AT HAND SINK AT FRONT BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND WOODEN SERVING PLATES AT PREMISES NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. MUST REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND DRAIN LINE FROM ESPRESSO MACHINE DRAINING INTO HANDSINK. MUST REROUTE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RINSE/PREPARATION SINK AT FRONT BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT.(OLD EQUIPMENT ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING STAINED AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 21, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE COOLERS WITHOUT SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE LABELING.MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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70
Jun 19, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. REMOVE ALL FOAM USED TO SEAL WALLS AND PIPES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-POROUS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONVECTION OVEN NOT INSTALLED UNDER THE HOOD/VENTILATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION/HOOD OR CITY VERIFICATION THAT UNIT IS APPROVED WITHOUT VENTILATION OR REMOVE UNIT. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COUNTERTOP, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: AN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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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: FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT INSECT PROOFED,1/4" GAP INSTRUCTED TO RODENT,INSECT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, ACCORDING TO SANITIZER SOLUTION USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. REMOVE ALL FOAM USED TO SEAL WALLS AND PIPES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-POROUS. PROVIDE WORKING/FITTED STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARD AT WEST WALL/COVING IN THE KITCHEN/DISH ROOM,BEHIND GREASE TRAP.WOOD AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ITEMS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA,ALSO STORAGE AREA.SWEEP AND MAINTAIN ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENING ON WALLS AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE SEAL WALL UNDER THE COUNTER TOP AT SERVING WINDOW. OPENED/CRACKED AND UNFINISHED WALL AND CEILING ABOVE THE SODA SYRUP BOXES DISPENSER IN BASEMENT AREA (NORTH WALL), SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP TABLE .
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONVECTION OVEN NOT INSTALLED UNDER THE HOOD/VENTILATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION/HOOD OR CITY VERIFICATION THAT UNIT IS APPROVED WITHOUT VENTILATION OR REMOVE UNIT. LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO REMOVE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AT SAID PIPES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COUNTER TOP, SURFACE MUST BE SOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Pizza Corner — Aunty Joy's Jerk & Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Pizza Corner — Aunty Joy's Jerk & Pizza on file is from Oct 31, 2024. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Pizza Corner — Aunty Joy's Jerk & Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at The Pizza Corner — Aunty Joy's Jerk & Pizza.
Has The Pizza Corner — Aunty Joy's Jerk & Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Pizza Corner — Aunty Joy's Jerk & Pizza have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Pizza Corner — Aunty Joy's Jerk & Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Pizza Corner — Aunty Joy's Jerk & Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Pizza Corner — Aunty Joy's Jerk & Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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