Chicago Pizzeria, Inc.
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2025-03-26 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERIVCE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2024-05-01 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO FREEZE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE, RE-USUABLE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
2023-10-26 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
2022-11-07 Pass Recent Inspection 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS IN WOMAN'S WASHROOM NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE DUE TO PEELING WALLPAPER. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED NO CEILING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING AND MAINTAIN
2022-10-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS ARE BEING SERVED INCLUDING ITALIAN BEEF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS IN WOMAN'S WASHROOM NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE DUE TO PEELING WALLPAPER. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED NO CEILING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
2021-10-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2021-10-21 Fail Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE SHOOT IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT DISCLOSED AND NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN AT BOTTOM OF MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THE FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER (BURGERS). AT THE BOTTOM OF MENU ADD THE FOLLOWING DISCLO...
2020-12-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2020-12-01 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, ...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND RE-ORGANIZE STORAGE/FURNACE ROOM AND ELEVATE REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR,(NO SODA CRATES FOR STORAGE).
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
2019-03-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 14 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH [POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALSO PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
ALL COOKED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A DISCARD DATE. (DATED AND LABELED PROPERLY).
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR ALL RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVE ON SITE ON THE MENU WITH ASTERISK AND ALSO ON THE WALLS FOR THE CUSTOMER VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A COMMON NAME ON THE CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING CHOPPING BOARD AND PREP TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL CLEAN POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED A TO STORE FROZEN AND FRESH FOOD WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NO PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD ON ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS TO HOLD THE LIGHT SHIELD.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER.
2017-07-24 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Reach in freezer c shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
2017-02-27 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around exposed hand sink and 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles that were damaged/stained, shall be repaired/replaced.
2016-05-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40.8F) IN PREP/COOKING AREA. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: ALFREDO SAUCE AT 45.6F, PASTA ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND INTERIOR OF HAND SINK CABINET INSIDE 2 WASHROOMS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER AND AROUND MIXER IN REAR (BY EXIT DOOR) AND FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE/BOILER ROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED INSIDE STORAGE/BOILER ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
2015-04-21 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. OINSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND DOOR LEDGES, FILTERS AND EXHAUST HOOD, SINK, UTENSILS, AND DEEP FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR TILE BROKEN IN REAR PREP AREA NOT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND RESEAL SURFACE. VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DRAINLINE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
2014-10-22 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR BOTH REAR WINDOWS ON EACH SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. WINDOWS ARE IN POOR REPAIR. ALSO MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE BOX FREEZER DOOR ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK. INTERIOR PANEL IS FALLING APART AND IS BEING HELD...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SHELVING RACKS AT THE 1DR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN FRONT OF THE 3DR REACH-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI. MUUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AT THE STOVE AND SHELVING OF TABLE NEXT TO IT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH ...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR UNEVEN/OPEN HOLE AT WALL ABOVE THE ENTRANCE INTO THE KITCHEN RIGHT BELOW THE HEATING DUCT SYSTEM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TESTING STRIPS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES.
2014-03-28 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXHAUST VENT COVERS IN THE HALLWAY LEADINGT TO BOTH RESTROOMS AND THE VENT COVER LOCATED ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP TABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE REAR MOP SINK AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AND HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT LEAK AT BASE OF BOTH FAUCET HANDLE AND FAUCET BASE.
2013-01-24 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS AND DATES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA.....ALSO CLEAN INSIDE COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER EMBEBED WITH THICK GREASE TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS QAND OTHER PESTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEAN,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE STORAGE ROON WITH SODA.
2011-10-24 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2011-09-16 Fail License 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be repair, sealed or replaced.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Hole on wall behind prep counter, rear corner shall be repair/sealed,stained ceiling tiles shall be repair/replaced, rear door frame of kitchen prep area door had exposed raw wood, shall be repair/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing Light shields in kitchen prep area shall be provided.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Mop sink faucet in state of disrepair(leaking), shall be repair/replaced, exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms, dining areas, and hallway not clean need cleaning.
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