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ITALIAN PIZZA HOUSE

3443 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60641

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ITALIAN PIZZA HOUSE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200348

Location recorded for this inspection · ITALIAN PIZZA HOUSE · 3443 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

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
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989307

Location recorded for this inspection · ITALIAN PIZZA HOUSE · 3443 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. ALSO ALL TIRAMISU INDIVIUAL CAKE AND CONDIMENTS PACKED ON A PLASTIC CONTAINER FOR SALE,MUST BE LABEL WITH COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, AND NAME OF THE PRODUCT.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN MEAT WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD ON THE SHELVE ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE PREP TABLE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE PREP TABLE WITH FOOD SPLASHED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1983146

Location recorded for this inspection · ITALIAN PIZZA HOUSE · 3443 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931675

Location recorded for this inspection · ITALIAN PIZZA HOUSE · 3443 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found prepackaged deserts in a cooler without any labels. Instructed all prepackaged items must be labeled with the following information: business name, address, list of ingredients and date. Found potentially hazardous foods (raw chicken) without label. Instructed must label all potentially hazardous foods (held over 24 hrs) with date label. Must maintain all labels.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found grease and dust build up on lower interior of fryer. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Found broken tiles in dining room area. Instructed to repair/replace. Must maintain (throughout facility).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found damaged faucet handle on 3 compartment sink in kitchen area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931323

Location recorded for this inspection · ITALIAN PIZZA HOUSE · 3443 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566764

Location recorded for this inspection · ITALIAN PIZZA HOUSE · 3443 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566532

Location recorded for this inspection · ITALIAN PIZZA HOUSE · 3443 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO BLEACH OR SANITIZER ON THE PREMISES WITH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SET TO WASH, DIRTY DISHES IN THE WASH COMPARTMENT. MANAGEMENT PURCHASED BLEACH DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS BEEN REMOVED AND MOVED NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN A ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. DISH ROOM WALL HAS BEEN INSTALLED SEPARATING THE FOOD PREP AREA FROM THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO USE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH ROOM UNTIL THE SINK HAS BEEN RE-INSTALLED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-4-14. #38-MUST INSTALL VENTILATION INSIDE BASEMENT WASHROOM.#33-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AND REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.#35-INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH UNFINISHED WALL WITH GAP/OPENING IN PREP AREA.#36- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OR LIGHT SHIELDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FROZEN FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING WALL BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL. HOLES IN THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR LEADING TO DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR ANY LEAKING PIPES. BROKEN TOILET IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY FLUSH.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: LIVING QUARTERS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501559

Location recorded for this inspection · ITALIAN PIZZA HOUSE · 3443 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA.---------MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD (ON TOP OF PREP COOLER) WITH DEEP SEAMS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AND REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH UNFINISHED WALL WITH GAP/OPENING IN PREP AREA (NEXT TO FRYER).

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED PREP TABLE WITH CHEESE GRINDER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL OR REMOVE PREP TABLE AND CHEESE GRINDER.---------MUST INSTALL VENTILATION INSIDE BASEMENT WASHROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501369

Location recorded for this inspection · ITALIAN PIZZA HOUSE · 3443 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401565

Location recorded for this inspection · ITALIAN PIZZA HOUSE · 3443 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARD ATTACHED INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DRAIN RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.

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201 of 288 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2308867.

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