Toppers Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2015
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Score
Toppers Pizza has been inspected six times since 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2015. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 29, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “* certified food manager on site” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Toppers Pizza on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED PREP COOLER STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNPLUGGED WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 54 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR, ADJUST AND PROPERLY CONNECT REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES SO THEY MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. ALSO NOTED HOT HOLDING UNIT ON SITE AT 113 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 56LBS OF CHICKEN, PEPPERONI, SAUSAGE,VARIOUS CHEESES, VARIOUS SAUCES,COOKED PASTA,SLICED TOMATOES,BACON,POTATOES, TACO MEAT AND HAM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45-54 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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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: NO WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (CHICKEN,PIZZA) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL CRACKED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE PIZZA OVEN, THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN, SINKS, PREP TABLES AND ALL EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AS NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK OR LOCATE THE EXISTING GREASE TRAP.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
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Dec 18, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 12, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM UNABLE TO DISPOSE OF WASTE WATER. TOILET DOESN'T FLUSH AND WASTE WATER BACKS UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN WHEN ATTEMPTING TO FLUSH TOILET. LICENSE SUSPENDED AT THIS TIME BY CDPH. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS TACO PIZZA AT 162.2F. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11-22-13 NOT CORRECTED. #29-#32-MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF PREP COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER. ALSO CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES.#34-CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS AND MAINTAIN.#35-REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND IN WASHROOM. ALSO CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE PARTICLES AND DUST OBSERVED. SOME CLEANING TO VENT SYSTEM ABOVE PIZZA OVEN NEEDED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR WALLS AT PIZZA PLATE STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INTERIOR EXPOSED HAND SINKS, PLASTIC FOOD CARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: ALL FLOOR DRAINS, WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR. ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AT MOP SINK AND UNDER STORED FLOUR.
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Nov 22, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE ESTABLISHMENT IS OPEN AND OPERATING SELLING POTENTIALLY HAZADOUS FOODS AS REQUIRED. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES PER CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF PREP COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER. ALSO CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND IN WASHROOM. ALSO CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE PARTICLES AND DUST OBSERVED. SOME CLEANING TO VENT SYSTEM ABOVE PIZZA OVEN NEEDED.
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Nov 28, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AT PIZZA MAKING STATION LINE UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND AT ALL CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE INTERIOR OF LIGHTSHIELDS IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Nov 10, 2011
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 Jan 29, 2015. The public record contains six 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?
No. Recent inspections at Toppers Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Toppers Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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