Toppers Pizza

2428 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Pizza

Last inspected: Aug 22, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2015, Toppers Pizza has three inspections in the public record. On Aug 22, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Toppers Pizza's record stops at Aug 22, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “* certified food manager on site”, which has been cited two times.

Toppers Pizza's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 22, 2016

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NOT ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PIZZA,SAUSAGE,HAM,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND POST AND BE ON DUTY.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

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

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA

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

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

Aug 15, 2016

Routine

10 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 5- LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DINING AREA,PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO REAR DOOR HAS A APPX."3/4" GAP IN LEFT CORNER OF DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/15/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NOT ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH (SAUSAGE,HAM,CHICKEN,DICED TOMATO ,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE AND POST AND BE ON SITE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PIZZA PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT,FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 4- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP AT FRONT WINDOW IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE CONNECTION AT 4- COMP SINK

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

Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 17, 2015

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Toppers Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Toppers Pizza on file is from Aug 22, 2016. The public record contains three 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?

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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