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PREMIUM PIZZA AND RESTAURANT INC.

3737 W GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

PREMIUM PIZZA AND RESTAURANT INC. has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 18, 2010. The most recent inspection, on August 20, 2013, found no infractions.

2 of 7 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: Food source, labelling and allergens, Pests and Food temperature control.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 26, 2012. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 28, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on October 6, 2011. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 20 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on June 26, 2012. For example: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on June 26, 2012. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

7 inspections

  1. Complaint

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO CURRENT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE (PIZZA,CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST POST & PROVIDE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PIZZA PREP TABLE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM DRAWER,REACH IN COOLER & PREP COOLER,PREP TABLES,UNUSED COOLER,FRYER,GRILL TABLE,WINDOW SILLS,MOP SINK BASIN,FILTERS AT HOOD.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST CLEAN WALLS NEAR MOP SINK & 3- COMP SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #670630 2/17/12 #18 NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER STAIRS,IN WINDOW SILLS,UNDER SOME SHELVING UNITS.FRONT & BASEMENT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.OWNER IS REMOVING DROPPINGS,CLEANING & SANITIZING AREAS,RODENT PROOFING DOORS AT THIS TIME.PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ARRIVED ON SITE AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)CITATION ISSUED.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3-COMP SINK.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GRILL TABLE,DEEP FRYER,2-COMP SINK,REACH IN COOLERS,FLOOR MIXER,WINDOW SILLS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILE & TRIM BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER& BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & WALL TILES IN BASEMENT,PREP AREA,STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN BRICKS & WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER,DINING AREA,PREP AREA
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: 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 REMOVE ARTICLES FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,BEHIND & INBETWEEN COOLERS & WALLS IN PREP AREA.
  5. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RAT & MICE DROPPINGS MORE THAN 40 IN 1ST FL DINING AREA STORAGE CLOSET,BOTH FURNANCE ROOMS ON FLOOR & ON TOP OF ELECTRIC METERS.ALSO FRONT,REAR & BASEMENT DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.1 LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN DINING AREA NEAR GARBAGE CAN.INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK (NO LICENSE).MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LICENSE FOR LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ON OR AFTER 2/17/12 (SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #634879 10/6/11 NOT CORRECTED #32 MUST CLEAN & REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF RUSTY METAL GREASE BOX 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST CLEAN & REMOVE CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP & RECAULK BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK.#34 MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS,CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,MIXERS,COOLERS,FREEZERS,.NOTED WATER POOLING UNDER & AROUND STAIR CASE IN BASEMENT.MUST KEEP DRY .#35 MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN LADIES TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS OF DEAD INSECTS.#38MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMP SINK.#41 MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES & MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF UNUSED 6 DOOR COOLER & BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST CORRECT & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)CITATION ISSUED.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3-COMP SINK.
    • 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 GRILL TABLE,DEEP FRYER,2-COMP SINK,REACH IN COOLERS,FLOOR MIXER,WINDOW SILLS.
    • 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILE & TRIM BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER& BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
    • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & WALL TILES IN BASEMENT,PREP AREA,STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN BRICKS & WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER,DINING AREA,PREP AREA.
    • 41. 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 REMOVE ARTICLES FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,BEHIND & INBETWEEN COOLERS & WALLS IN PREP AREA.
  6. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED SPATULA STORED BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY IN A FOOD GRADE RACKS OR CONTAINER.-----------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF RUSTY METAL GREASE BOX 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST CLEAN, REMOVE CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP AND RE CAULK BEIND EXPOSED HANDSINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, MIXER, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.-----------NOTED WATER POOLING UNDER AND AROUND STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT. MUST BE KEPT DRY TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT LADIES WASHROOM AND ABOVE FRONT COUNTER.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN WITH DEAD INSECTS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.--------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR HOT AND COLD (INTERNAL) TEMPERATURE OF FOOD.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF UNUSED 6 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.---------ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
  7. Canvass

    4 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 VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, AND CLEAN POTATO SLICER AFTER EACH USED
    • 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 CLEAN FLOOR OF BASEMENT AREA UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
    • 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. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA
    • 41. 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 REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS

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