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Toppers Pizza

3404 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2017
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Toppers Pizza has five inspections on file, the first dated 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 5, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Toppers Pizza's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 5, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “* certified food manager on site” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Toppers Pizza is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (PIZZA, CHEESE) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012.
21
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA APPROX. 18 INCHES WIDE AND APPROX. 24 INCHES LONG. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HOLE.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER COURSE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
45
86
Nov 16, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND A CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
21
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWELL TO THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. MUST SEAL.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS IE: PIZZA BOXES, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
41
82
Sep 1, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND A CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
21
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWELL TO THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. MUST SEAL.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS IE: PIZZA BOXES, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND REQUIRED EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AND MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW UPON INSPECTION.
45
78
Apr 14, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2015
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Toppers Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Toppers Pizza on file is from Jan 5, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Toppers Pizza?

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

Has Toppers Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Toppers Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Toppers 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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