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BLAZE PIZZA

6550 N SHERIDAN RD · Chicago, IL 60626

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BLAZE PIZZA on .

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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.

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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.

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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.

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