Blaze Pizza

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Inspections

1. Oct 27, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

2. Aug 25, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DOUGH ROOM AND 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN FURNACE ROOM. MUST ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANTITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

3. Feb 7, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

4. Jan 30, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF WOODEN PIZZA PADDLES ARE UNCLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH AND CONTAIN ENCRUSTED DEPOSITS AND OTHER SOIL ACCUMULATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED WOODEN PIZZA PADDLES USED AS FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ROUGH AND NOT SMOOTH. MUST RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INCLUDING DOUGH MIXERS AND DOUGH PRESSERS. MUST HAVE A CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE FOR THE EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF DOUGH PRESSERS NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND OIL DEPOSITS. CLEAN DOUGH PRESSERS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLOSET WITH WATER HEATER WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

5. Jul 1, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

6. Dec 9, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

7. Oct 15, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED CONSUME BY/DISCARD OF (AT LEAST)7 DAYS NEEDED ON ALL TIME/TMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

8. Sep 21, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     - 2-102.14(A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     3-501.17 (A) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     4-301.11 OBSERVED COOLER/ COLD HOLD UNIT FOUND AT 46.7F. COOLER DID NOT CONTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF KEG COOLER AND GASKETS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

9. Dec 22, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     NOTED FOOD PREP REFRIGERATOR TOP DOORS MISSING HINGES AND BRACKETS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR TOP DOORS OF FOOD PREP REFRIGERATOR.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     NOTED LIGHT BURNT OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE CONDIMENT SECTION AT REAR.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     NOTED CONDENSER UNIT DRAIN HOSE LEAKING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

10. Dec 13, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NOTED FLYING DRAIN FLIES 20 FLIES IN MEN'S RESTROOM AND 40 DRAIN FLIES AT REAR DISHWASHING/DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM AND HAVE A PEST CONTROL REPORT BY THE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR BY THE NEXT INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED FOOD PREP REFRIGERATOR TOP DOORS MISSING HINGES AND BRACKETS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR TOP DOORS OF FOOD PREP REFRIGERATOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED SODA MACHINE NOZZLES STICKEY AND DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA NOZZLES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CEILING PANEL MISSING ADJACENT TO WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANEL

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LIGHT BURNT OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE CONDIMENT SECTION AT REAR

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CONDENSER UNIT DRAIN HOSE LEAKING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

11. Oct 17, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED FOOD PREP REFRIGERATOR TOP DOORS MISSING HINGES AND BRACKETS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR TOP DOORS OF FOOD PREP REFRIGERATOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED SODA MACHINE NOZZLES STICKEY AND DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA NOZZLES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CEILING PANEL MISSING ADJACENT TO WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANEL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LIGHT BURNT OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE CONDIMENT SECTION AT REAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CONDENSER UNIT DRAIN HOSE LEAKING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

12. Feb 9, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT TOLD EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN UP FLOORS AND EMPLOYEE COMPLIED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BULB.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED GREASE INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN. THE TIP OF EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAS PARTIAL BLOCKAGE OF WATER FLOW.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

13. Apr 28, 2016 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PLUMBERS PUTTY IN THE INSIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT PLUMBERS PUTTY IS PROHIBITED. PLEASE USE APPROVED FOOD GRADE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES LOCATED IN SMALL ROOM IN REAR PREP AND MAINTAIN.

14. Apr 21, 2016 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT COUNTER FOR PIZZA DISPLAY AT INAPPROPRIATE HEIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGN PER CITY CODE TO PROTECT FOOD, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED INNER AND OUTER FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PLUMBERS PUTTY IN THE INSIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT PLUMBERS PUTTY IS PROHIBITED. PLEASE USE APPROVED FOOD GRADE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES LOCATED IN SMALL ROOM IN REAR PREP AND MAINTAIN.