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Pizza Metro II

925 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · Wicker Park · Restaurant · High risk
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51/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
6
4 passed
Last Inspected
2014-01-16
Pass Rate
67%
2 failures
Score
51/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2014-01-16)
Failed 2 inspections (2014, 2013)
Pest Activity issues found across 6 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 21×
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Pest Activity critical
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Other minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
2014-01-16 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, SINKS, SHEVES IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.

minor Pest Activity

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

SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE ARTICLES AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2014-01-09 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AND IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVED TOWEL COVERING FAUCET AND ARTICLES STORED INSIDE EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ARTICLES AND REPAIR EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION I...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG SOUTH WALL IN PREP AREA, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BOTTOM TRAY ON ROLLING CART IN PREP AREA, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR ...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.

minor Pest Activity

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

SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA. REMOVE ARTICLES AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2013-03-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
8
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods inside coolers and freezers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

minor Sanitation

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

Filter missing above exhaust hood. Instructed to replace missing filter. Toilet bowl cover not maintained. Instructed to replace broken cover.

minor Sanitation

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

Interior and exterior of all cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters, prep tables, sink, utensils, can opener, storage shelves and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment including basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

minor Sanitation

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

Walls and ceiling not maintained in prep area. Instructed to remove peeling paint on ceiling in prep area and detail clean walls.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation fan not working in both toilet rooms. Instructed to repair both exhaust fans.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided in coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

minor Sanitation

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

Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6inches or higher and away from wall.

2013-03-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Pest Activity

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

Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Wooden rear side door has 1 inch gap in bottom right corner. Instructed to repair door and rodent proof to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

serious Sanitation

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

Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in right side of three compartment sink, water coming up middle with food debris. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods inside coolers and freezers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

minor Sanitation

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

Filter missing above exhaust hood. Instructed to replace missing filter. Toilet bowl cover not maintained. Instructed to replace broken cover.

minor Sanitation

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

Interior and exterior of all cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters, prep tables, sink, utensils, can opener, storage shelves and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment including basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

minor Sanitation

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

Walls and ceiling not maintained in prep area. Instructed to remove peeling paint on ceiling in prep area and detail clean walls.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation fan not working in both toilet rooms. Instructed to repair both exhaust fans. Middle faucet leaking at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair leak at faucet.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided in coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

minor Sanitation

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

Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6inches or higher and away from wall.

minor Facility Condition

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

"No Smoking" signs not posted in plain view of establishment customers and observed evidence of over 5 cigarette butts in basement in several areas. Instructed that establishment must have "No Smoking" signs posted on entry doors and in dining room a...

2011-08-08 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, A...

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA, REM...

2010-11-29 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL U...

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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS (LITTER) ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND INSIDE OFFICE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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. WALL PANEL LOOSE FROM WALL NEXT TO MOP SINK. MUST REATTACH/REPAIR DAMAGED WALL PANEL.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS IN PREP ARE...

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