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PUDGY'S PIZZA

13460 S BALTIMORE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60633 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

PUDGY'S PIZZA has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 23, 2010. The most recent inspection, on November 15, 2017, found no infractions.

8 of 14 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 and Food temperature control.

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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 15, 2017. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 28, 2015. 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 12 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on June 15, 2017. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 28, 2015. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • 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 once on August 28, 2015. For example: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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.

14 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOUND FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED,(GRAVY,MEATS,ETC) IN FREEZER. MUST LABEL/DATE FOODS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS LOWER BASEBOARDS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN ALL AREAS,PREP,DISHWASHING, DRY STORAGE, WASHROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA UNDERNATH PREP TABLES AND WALL BASE, AND CLEAN THE LIOGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN THE 2 DOOR RACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT ,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN IN DRY STORAGE,POP STORAGE AND BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO PIZZA ROLLING TABLE LOWER AREA NOT CLEAN OR PAINT.MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WALLS NOT CLEAN IN FRONT PREP AREA AND LOWER BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN,DUST,DEBRIS.MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP NEXT TO REAR PORCH.MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE.
  9. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION STILL EXIST FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT#115011, DATED 4-24-2013 #34-REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 -
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN IN DRY STORAGE,POP STORAGE AND BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO PIZZA ROLLING TABLE LOWER AREA NOT CLEAN OR PAINT.MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WALLS NOT CLEAN IN FRONT PREP AREA AND LOWER BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN,DUST,DEBRIS.MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP NEXT TO REAR PORCH.MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE.
  10. Canvass

    0 infractions

  11. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN ALL AREAS. WALLS AND CEILINGS NEED CLEANING, PAINTING AND REPAIR IN REAR PREP AREAS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IN WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
  12. Canvass

    0 infractions

  13. Canvass

    0 infractions

  14. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 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. THE GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS AT THE REACH IN COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD.TO REPLACE.
    • 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. THE FOLLOWING THE NOT CLEAN PIZZA OVENS HOOD ABOVE AND THE TWO REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAME.
    • 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. FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND STOREROOM NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND ON THE CORNERS. INSTD. TO CLEAN SAME.
    • 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. THE WALLS HAVE PEELING PAINT IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM AND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT SAME.

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