PIE-EYED PIZZERIA

1111 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60642 · Restaurant

12 inspections

Canvass22 août 2025
3 infractions
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  - Food handler not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to wear.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - 3-comp sink drain board not draining in sink, instructed to tilt towards basin.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - Broken vent in employees restroom, Instructed to replace.
Canvass Re-Inspection31 oct. 2024
4 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN AND DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE WASHROOM.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
Canvass24 oct. 2024
6 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED APPROX. 100 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, GROUND, AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT AND FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  - OBSERVED A FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN AND DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE WASHROOM. CLEAN THE SPIDERWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
Canvass17 juin 2022
0 infraction
Réinspection de la plainte15 juill. 2021
0 infraction
Plainte8 juill. 2021
5 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE, ALSO NOTED SLIME DRIPPING THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - FOUND WASTE WATER PIPE WRAPPED IN TOWEL IN BASMENT. SAID PIPE IS OVER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. REMOVE CONTAINERS OR ENCASE PIPING IN MATERIALL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE ON SEP 24, 2019,FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2312846 : OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT CORNER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass24 sept. 2019
4 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - OBSERVED SALADS, AND BAKED PASTRIES IN THE FRONT SERVICE 2-DOOR COOLER WITH NO FOOD LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT ENCASED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT CORNER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass21 nov. 2016
6 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS AND THE DEEP FRYER. REMOVE THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAITAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLER AND SINK IN THE PREP AREA HAS FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING TO THE 1ST FL REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
Canvass8 déc. 2015
5 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, AND FRYER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Canvass1 oct. 2014
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, FRYER, OVEN, PREP COOLERS.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN PIZZA DISPLAY/SERVING AREA.
Canvass31 oct. 2013
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - Cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Canvass2 nov. 2011
6 infractions
- 33. 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. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COUNTER TABLE TOP, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND BASE OF TOILET COMMODE
- 34. 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 FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
- 35. 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. WALLS/CEILING NEEDS DETAILING/REPAINTING KITCHEN AREA
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST INCREASE LIGHT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
- 38. 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND MOVE OVEN DIRECTLY UNDER EXHAUST SYSTEM
- 40. 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 INTERIOR THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS