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Connie'S Pizza

2301 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60616 · Chinatown · Restaurant · High risk
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66/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
11
8 passed
Last Inspected
2018-04-03
Pass Rate
73%
3 failures
Score
66/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2018-04-03)
Failed 3 inspections (2018, 2015, 2010)
Food Temperature issues found across 3 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 19×
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Plumbing & Waste serious
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Other minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene minor
2018-04-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-03-29 Fail Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH PINK, AND BROWN DISCOLORING AT THE ICE CHUTE. INTERIOR OF MACHINE MUST BE CLEAN TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER. POP BOX SODA STATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED SOF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2017-01-04 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER OF PAPER AND DERIS.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

2016-04-21 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE GASKET AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE DOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPACE GASKET.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. THE WALL COVING BEHIND THE PEPSI COOLER ALONG THE FRONT SERVING LINE IS LOOSE; REATTACH COVING TO WALL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE THE GELATO IS SERVED; MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL.

2015-07-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTS.

2015-06-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING UTENSILS WITHOUT SANITIZING, SINK NOT SET UP PROPERLY, NO SANITIZER IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MGR TO WASH AND SANITZE UTENSILS ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE i,e. CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 60 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN KITCHEN AREAS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING FACILITY NOT MAINTAINED, FOUND ONE OF THE COMPARTMENT AT THE THREE PART SINK CLOGGED, NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTIAN PLUMBING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

A SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT PREP KITCHEN HAND SINK, TOO CLOSE TO DEEP FRYER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTS.

2014-09-25 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ONE RUBBER GASKET AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER AT THE SOUTH END OF THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER BENDING; REPAIR TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM THE UNIT.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SOME DUST OBSERVED ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN IN REAR KITCHEN; CLEAN AND REMOVE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK. (WORK ORDER IN WITH BUILDING MAINTENANCE)

2013-11-14 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2012-12-19 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND LEAKY SINKS AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS BY PASTA STATION.

2010-08-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER-PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES. PROVIDE PANEL FOR UNUSED ONE COMPARTMENT DISPOSAL SINK-REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR FLOOR SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR AT PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS BY SODA REFRIGERATION UNITS AND DRY S...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, STORAGE ROOMS, AND FOOD SERVING LINE. CLEAN DUSTY VENT COVER AT LARGE PIZZA OVEN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAK AT PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT WASH COMPARTMENT.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REPAIR MALFUNCTIONING EXTERNAL THERMOMETERS AT REFRIGERATION UNITS

2010-07-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND 10 FRUIT FLIES AT REAR PREP AREA AROUND HAND WASH SINK AND GARBAGE BIN, 30 FRUIT FLIES AT WALLS, CABINETS INSIDE SODA FOUNTAIN UNITS AT DINING AREA. ALSO, NOTED 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER COLD HOLD UNITS AT SERVING LINE, UNUSED COLD HOL...

minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER-PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES. PROVIDE PANEL FOR UNUSED ONE COMPARTMENT DISPOSAL SINK-REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP. PAINT RUSTY STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT IN PIZZA PREP AREA...

minor Employee Hygiene

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND SANITIZE SODA FOUNTAIN UNITS, PIZZA PAN RACKS, FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALL SECTIONS AT HAND WASH SINKS, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PANEL NEXT TO TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Food Temperature

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR FLOOR SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR AT PIZZA PREP AREA, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND COLD HOLDING UNITS AT SERVING LINES, DISH WASH...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, STORAGE ROOMS, AND FOOD SERVING LINE. CLEAN DUSTY VENT COVER AT LARGE PIZZA OVEN. EXPOSED INSULATION AT PIPING BY...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAK AT PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT WASH COMPARTMENT.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REPAIR MALFUNCTIONING EXTERNAL THERMOMETERS AT REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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