Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BLAZE PIZZA on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2584201
Location recorded for this inspection · BLAZE PIZZA · 6550 N SHERIDAN RD
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.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2580765
Location recorded for this inspection · BLAZE PIZZA · 6550 N SHERIDAN RD
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DOUGH ROOM AND 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN FURNACE ROOM. MUST ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANTITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2570927
Location recorded for this inspection · BLAZE PIZZA · 6550 N SHERIDAN RD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2570490
Location recorded for this inspection · BLAZE PIZZA · 6550 N SHERIDAN RD
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF WOODEN PIZZA PADDLES ARE UNCLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH AND CONTAIN ENCRUSTED DEPOSITS AND OTHER SOIL ACCUMULATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOODEN PIZZA PADDLES USED AS FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ROUGH AND NOT SMOOTH. MUST RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INCLUDING DOUGH MIXERS AND DOUGH PRESSERS. MUST HAVE A CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE FOR THE EQUIPMENT.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF DOUGH PRESSERS NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND OIL DEPOSITS. CLEAN DOUGH PRESSERS AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLOSET WITH WATER HEATER WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2522233
Location recorded for this inspection · BLAZE PIZZA · 6550 N SHERIDAN RD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2352979
Location recorded for this inspection · BLAZE PIZZA · 6550 N SHERIDAN RD
Recorded violations
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2229664
Location recorded for this inspection · BLAZE PIZZA · 6550 N SHERIDAN RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED CONSUME BY/DISCARD OF (AT LEAST)7 DAYS NEEDED ON ALL TIME/TMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2222767
Location recorded for this inspection · BLAZE PIZZA · 6550 N SHERIDAN RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: - 2-102.14(A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 (A) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED COOLER/ COLD HOLD UNIT FOUND AT 46.7F. COOLER DID NOT CONTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF KEG COOLER AND GASKETS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1956081
Location recorded for this inspection · BLAZE PIZZA · 6550 N SHERIDAN RD
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: NOTED FOOD PREP REFRIGERATOR TOP DOORS MISSING HINGES AND BRACKETS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR TOP DOORS OF FOOD PREP REFRIGERATOR.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED LIGHT BURNT OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE CONDIMENT SECTION AT REAR.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED CONDENSER UNIT DRAIN HOSE LEAKING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1956061
Location recorded for this inspection · BLAZE PIZZA · 6550 N SHERIDAN RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED FLYING DRAIN FLIES 20 FLIES IN MEN'S RESTROOM AND 40 DRAIN FLIES AT REAR DISHWASHING/DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM AND HAVE A PEST CONTROL REPORT BY THE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR BY THE NEXT INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED FOOD PREP REFRIGERATOR TOP DOORS MISSING HINGES AND BRACKETS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR TOP DOORS OF FOOD PREP REFRIGERATOR.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED SODA MACHINE NOZZLES STICKEY AND DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA NOZZLES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CEILING PANEL MISSING ADJACENT TO WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANEL
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED LIGHT BURNT OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE CONDIMENT SECTION AT REAR
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED CONDENSER UNIT DRAIN HOSE LEAKING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1955942
Location recorded for this inspection · BLAZE PIZZA · 6550 N SHERIDAN RD
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: NOTED FOOD PREP REFRIGERATOR TOP DOORS MISSING HINGES AND BRACKETS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR TOP DOORS OF FOOD PREP REFRIGERATOR.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED SODA MACHINE NOZZLES STICKEY AND DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA NOZZLES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CEILING PANEL MISSING ADJACENT TO WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANEL.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED LIGHT BURNT OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE CONDIMENT SECTION AT REAR.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED CONDENSER UNIT DRAIN HOSE LEAKING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1955502
Location recorded for this inspection · BLAZE PIZZA · 6550 N SHERIDAN RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT TOLD EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN UP FLOORS AND EMPLOYEE COMPLIED.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BULB.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED GREASE INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN. THE TIP OF EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAS PARTIAL BLOCKAGE OF WATER FLOW.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60626
177 of 236 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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