Toppers Pizza

2 E 8Th St, Chicago, IL 60605

Pizza

Last inspected: Aug 31, 2016

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2015, Toppers Pizza has four inspections in the public record. Toppers Pizza was last inspected on Aug 31, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Toppers Pizza's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 31, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “* certified food manager on site” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 31, 2016

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 18, 2016

Routine

4 minor violations.

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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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL. FOUND OVER 60 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMEDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-20.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEEF ), INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector notes: HANDS WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAIN. HOT WATER KNOB AT REAR HAND WASH SINK IS MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector notes: LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED, INSTRUCTED TO POST LAST SUMMARY. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED. 7-42-010

Jan 22, 2016

Routine

2 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN, SAUSAGE) INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: CLEANING SPRAY BOTTLES STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

Jan 30, 2015

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN HOOD AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Toppers Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Toppers Pizza on file is from Aug 31, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Toppers Pizza?

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

Has Toppers Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Toppers Pizza have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the 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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