Toppers Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2014
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Score
Toppers Pizza has been inspected five times since 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 22, 2014. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The most recent inspection at Toppers Pizza is from Oct 22, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Oct 22, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #1453585 10-14-14 INSP#218 FOUND SEVERAL FRUIT FLIES AT REAR PREP AREA. CONTACTED OFFICE... INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTINUE SERVICE WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MANAGER CONTINUED CLEANING AND VACUMNING AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.
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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: SEE VIOLATION #14
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, ALL PREP TABLES AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 14, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 64.4 DEGREES. COOLER IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. UNIT IS NOT BEING HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME, UNIT WAS RESTARTED AND WAS AT 37.8 DEGREES.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS AT A REACH IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CHICKEN 64.3 DEGREES 1 LB, PEPPERONI 66.9 DEGREES 2 LBS, CHEESE 62.2 DEGREES 6 LBS. ETC... ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $150.00 20 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE
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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: FOUND APPROXIMATLY 40-45 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS. IE...SAUSAGE, CHEESE, CHICKEN ETC.. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON DUTY TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND PERSON AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, ALL PREP TABLES AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 29, 2013
Routine
5 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: FOUND 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHEESE, PORK, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DIRT/DUST PARTICLES FROM CEILING TILES ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Oct 16, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 11, 2012
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN COOLER, COLD HOLDING/PREP COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER NOT WORKING DUE TO NO POWER SOUCRE. NO CITATAION ISSUED.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PERMISES HOOD EXHAUST NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME DUE TO NO POWER. ALSO BATHROOM VENTILATION NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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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 Oct 22, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Toppers Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” 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 six violations per visit across the recent 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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