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Beggar's Pizza

310 S Clinton ST · Chicago, IL 60661

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Beggar's Pizza on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630159

Location recorded for this inspection · Beggar's Pizza · 310 S Clinton ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SPLASH GUARD ABOVE DIPPER WELL IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE WIPING CLOTHS AND STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A DESIGNATED AREA THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS WHILE DRYING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE SCREW IN THE ICE MACHINE TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTED SCREW AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611816

Location recorded for this inspection · Beggar's Pizza · 310 S Clinton ST

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Employees personal items stored on food shelves, instructed to keep away.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588248

Location recorded for this inspection · Beggar's Pizza · 310 S Clinton ST

Recorded violations

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Knives in-use wedged between 2 coolers at front service line, instructed to keep utensils on a clean surface.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Using disposable cups as a scoop, instructed to use proper utensils.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Fan covers in walk-in cooler with dust build-up noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575471

Location recorded for this inspection · Beggar's Pizza · 310 S Clinton ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575147

Location recorded for this inspection · Beggar's Pizza · 310 S Clinton ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE INSPECTION TIME WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND PAPER THROUGHOUT THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563504

Location recorded for this inspection · Beggar's Pizza · 310 S Clinton ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT FOOD DISPENSING/FOOD PREPARATION AREA HANF WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND PANEL. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 0 PPM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR AT ALL TIMES.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2529199

Location recorded for this inspection · Beggar's Pizza · 310 S Clinton ST

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN STALLS OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND COOKIBG EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND/OR DUST BUILDUP. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385810

Location recorded for this inspection · Beggar's Pizza · 310 S Clinton ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4INCH GAP ON REAR DOOR WHERE DELIVERIES ARE RECEIVED AND GARBAGE RECEPTACLES ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BAR UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279806

Location recorded for this inspection · Beggar's Pizza · 310 S Clinton ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH A OPEN DRINKING CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA, DURING PREP. INSTRUCTED TO USE A CLOSED DRINKING CONTAINER TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE ACCURATE TEMPERATURES ON HOT AND COLD FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INGREDIENT LABELS ON COOKIES BEING SOLD AT THE FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST INSTALL THRESHOLD ON EXIT DOOR LOCATED WHERE THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ARE STORED. ALSO, AT DOOR ADJACENT TO COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150631

Location recorded for this inspection · Beggar's Pizza · 310 S Clinton ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: Improper hygienic practices. Observed food handler enter front salad station prep area, touch face with both hands, then put on single use gloves, next prepped pizza boxes and then prepped/handled 2 slices of pizza for customer/s. Food handler failed to wash hands before preparing and or handling foods. Informed the manager that food handlers must wash hands between tasks. Manager corrected violations during. Critical violation#7-38-010 (A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed broken plastic shield attached to ice cream station. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Observed no visible thermometers in reach in coolers located in front and rear prep areas. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135304

Location recorded for this inspection · Beggar's Pizza · 310 S Clinton ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Observed no visible thermometers in reach in coolers located in front and rear prep areas. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129913

Location recorded for this inspection · Beggar's Pizza · 310 S Clinton ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Observed previous minor violations from report # 2059772, date: 06/07/2017, not corrected. #35 Observed peeling paint on wall behind dish rack (side of pizza oven). Must remove peeling paint/repair and make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Instructed manager to correct violation before re inspection date: Serious violation #-7-32-040

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed no labels on prepackaged condiments, Italian dressing, hot peppers, Parmesan cheese, located in 2 drawer cooler at front pizza station. All items were for on sale to public with, no labels. Instructed manager to provide labels. Maintain at all times.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed black mold like substance embedded in caulking at 1 compartment sink in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to remove and reseal. Maintain at all times.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed small leak at wall mounted back flow preventive device located in dish washing area above utility sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Observed no visible thermometers in reach in coolers located in front and rear prep areas. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed beverage inventory stored on floor in front beverage closet. Instructed manager to elevate inventory items at least 6 inches off the floor. Maintain at all times.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed dish towel drying on edge of exposed hand sink in front bar area. Instructed manager to store towels in designated sanitizing solution between tasks. Maintain at all times.

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