Topper's Pizza

1658 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 21, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

Topper's Pizza appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 21, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Topper's Pizza is from Feb 21, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “* certified food manager on site” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspection History
Feb 21, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS PIZZA, TACO TOPPER, BUFALO CHICKEN TOPPER, CHEESEBURGER ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012(a)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS.GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTON SUMMARY REPORT INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOUP IN PLASTIC BAGS NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOUP DISPENSOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 8, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, PIZZA, SALAD ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 30, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Topper's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Topper's Pizza on file is from Feb 21, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Topper's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Topper's Pizza.

Has Topper's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Topper's Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Topper's 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.