Beggars Pizza
Mostly clean — 10 of 20 passed, one prior failure
2025-07-02 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ON TOP BASE OF WAREWASH UNIT. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CAULKING
2024-04-15 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE MACHINE (ICE NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
2023-04-20 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO STORE ALL FOOD UTENSILS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.
2022-11-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER ,MISSING 2- FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AND DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH MACHINE & WASHING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING ,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2566541 11/3/2023 #57-STILL OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-0...
2022-11-03 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER ,MISSING 2- FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AND DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH MACHINE & WASHING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING ,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2524030 8/13/2021 #57-STILL OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION IS...
2021-08-13 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY SURFACE ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
2020-10-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 1 ▾
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS
PREMISES USES TIME WITHOUT TEMPERATURE AS A MEASURE OF CONTROL FOR TCS FOOD (SAUSAGE FOR PIZZA TOPPING) , HOWEVER NOT FOLLOWING WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR COMPLETING LOGS INDICATING WHEN THE SAUSAGE IS INITALLY REMOVED FROM 41F OR LESS, OR THE TIME...
2019-12-03 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
FOOD HANDLER WITH OPEN BEVERAGE AND HALF EATEN SANDWICH IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTD TO EAT AND DRINK OPEN BEVERAGES IN DESIGNATED AREA.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (CELL PHONE) IMPROPERLY STORED ON PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
KNIVES IMPROPER STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EXCESSIVE RUST ON EXTERIOR TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERITIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
2019-03-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit or procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide equipment outlined in the procedure. Priority foundation violation.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Observed prep dates on prepped TCS foods inside the walk in cooler. Must properly label all prepped TCS foods with discard dates. Must correct and maintain same.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Observed deep groves in heavily stained cutting board along prep cooler in pizza cutting area. Must resurface or replace.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Observed large plastic containers used to store cheese, and large pots in kitchen and prep coolers too large to fit into dish machine or 3 compartment sink. Must provide a procedure to properly wash, rinse and sanitize equipment or remove equipment f...
2017-07-18 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS, AND DOUGH ROLLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN HOT HOLDING UNITS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FRONT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
2016-06-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES COOKS AND SERVES PIZZA AND SPAGHETTI. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTE...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.
2016-05-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE COOK'S LINE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN T...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 48.2F, FETA CHEESE AT 53.2F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 47.6F, EGGS AT 55.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 35# OF FOOD WORTH $...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.
2015-10-02 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
KNIVES IMPROPER STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO RE INSTALL SAME.
2015-07-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME
2015-06-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED USING UNREFRIGERATED STORAGE UNIT TO HOLD AND DISPENSE SAUSAGE ON PIZZAS, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING/STORAGE TEMPERATURES. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATUREOF 40F OR BELOW DURING RE...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION. OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNT OF SAUSAGE IN PIZZA CONDIMENT DISPENSING UNIT AT IMPROPER HOLDING, STORAGE TEMPERATURE OF 55.5F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. CI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN REAR AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREAS.
2014-10-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-10-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR AT 50.1 F. REFRIGERATOR DID NOT CONTAIN PROTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REFRIGERATION UNIT TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DIRT AND MOLD LIKE RESIDUE ON INTERIOR WHERE ICE IS MADE AND STORED. OWNER EMPTIED MACHINE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED THERMOMETER WITHIN REFRIGERATOR NOT WORKING. INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS AND CHECK THERMOMETERS OFTEN TO INSURE THAT A REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD AND DRINK INTERMINGLED WITH CUSTOMER FOOD. ALL EMPLOYEE FOOD MUST BE IN A SEPARATE DESIGNATED AREA. ALL EMPLOYEE DRINKS NEED A COVER AND STRAW.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL MOPS NEED TO HUNG TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED REAR STOREROOM WITH EXTRA EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EQUIPMENT IN DISREPAIR AND REDUCE CLUTTER.
2014-02-25 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVING/TABLES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE HOT WATER TANK AND IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
2013-01-11 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WIPE INTERIOR CORNER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE, CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE, CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
2011-04-13 Pass License ▾
No violations found.
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