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PIZZA FRIED CHICKEN ICE CREAM

964 W 31ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

PIZZA FRIED CHICKEN ICE CREAM has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 8, 2020. The most recent inspection, on January 30, 2024, found no infractions.

6 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 8, 2022. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 1, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 8, 2022. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 8, 2022. For example: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 8, 2022. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

12 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2568254 DATED 12/8/22; 38- 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. UPON RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED ABOUT 75 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS LOCATED UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LARGE MIXER. AGAIN, UPON REINSPECTION OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER AND AROUND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND A RODENT DROPPINGS ON A BAG OF RAW ONION INSIDE OF A MIX BOWL LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR AN ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • 2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-603.15 OBSERVED A CLEAN IN PLACE MIXER THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW THE CIP EQUIPMENT IS WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING DEATTACHED FROM THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2567894 DATED 12/1/22; 38- 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 150 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL AND ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENEDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE FOR THE FACILITY ADDRESS. UPON RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED ABOUT 75 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS LOCATED UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LARGE MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR AN ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
  5. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 150 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL AND ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENEDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE FOR THE FACILITY ADDRESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • 2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-302.14 OBSERVED INADEQUATE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE, FACILITY HAS PH TEST STRIPS HOWEVER HAS BLEACH (CHLORINE) ON SITE AS A SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS THAT TEST THE CONCENTRATION LEVEL FOR THE SANITIZER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
  6. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • NOTED A SMALL OPENING IN THE CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE PREP AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED WALL AT THE IN OF THE PREP TABLE WITH EXPOSED PLY WOOD. MUST FINISH WALL, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR/ DAMAGED. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
  8. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECCOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
  11. License

    5 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 35 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECCOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-203.13 OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FLOORS AND ON THE WALLS THAT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  12. License

    0 infractions

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