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THE LOCAL PIZZERIA

3352-3354 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

THE LOCAL PIZZERIA has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 11, 2014. The most recent inspection, on November 19, 2018, found no infractions.

2 of 8 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, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 October 17, 2017. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 once on June 1, 2016. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • 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 November 21, 2014. 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 16 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on October 24, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 17, 2017. 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.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2065007 DATED 6/26/17. #30- LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. #32- MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK,(CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN. #35- SEAL THE GAP ON THE CEILING AROUND THE CONDUIT IN THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN. #38-LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND ALL SPICES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MAKER AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE MIDDLE AND 1ST COMPT SINK WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE 3RD COMPT SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER CALLED THE PLUMBER TO FIX THE PROBLEM DURING INSPECTION. JUAN VILLADA FROM VILLADA'S WINDOWS AND PLUMBING COMPANY ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:35PM. TEL NO 773 858-1895. JUAN WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. 3 COMPT SINK DRAINS ARE ALL DRAINING WELL NOW.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK,(CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARD AND THE UPPER PART OF THE COOLER OF THE ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR AREA WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL THE GAP ON THE CEILING AROUND THE CONDUIT IN THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN. BIG HOLE ON THE WALL BASE INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD,PREP TABLES, COOLERS,ETC MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
  5. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL SPICES AND DRY GOODS IN SMALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS AT SHELVING RACK ACROSS FROM 2DR REFRIGERATOR. FOUND DRY PASTA SHELLS, LENTILS, BAY LEAVES AND OTHERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED.MUST PROVIDE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE CORNERS AND BOTTOM HORIZONTAL BORDER TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND STANDING WATER IN THE REAR HOT WATER HEATER TANK CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE RESTROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL HOLE/WALL OPENINGS BETWEEN WALL AND THE REAR ELECTRICAL BOX NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK IN THE REAR HOT WATER TANK CLOSET CAUSING STANDING WATER IN REAR CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE RESTROOM.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • OBSERVRED FOOD PREP STAFF NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS WHILE PREPARING,HANDLING,COOKING FOODS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
  6. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PIZZA DOUGH CONTAINERS CRACKED, NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER IN UTILITY CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
  7. License

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • VENTILATION COVERS INISDE TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTTED TO PROVIDED THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
  8. License

    0 infractions

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