Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for WOW PIZZERIA on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631418
Location recorded for this inspection · WOW PIZZERIA · 2557 N HALSTED ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
15
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY TWO DOZEN RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS BEING STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE FRESH VEGETABLES AND PREPARED FOODS. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND SAFETY. COOK REMOVED ALL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A COOK WASHING A BOWL TO BE USED FOR FOOD BEING PREPARED,WITH A SOILED TOWEL INSIDE THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. REVIEWED THE PROPER METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS ASSORTED TCS PIZZAS SUCH AS CHEESE, PEPPERONI AND SAUSAGE IN A DISPLAY CASE FOR SALE HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 81.1F, 82.9F AND 82.2F. WITH NO TEMPERATURE LOGS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED REQUIRED HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF USING TIME AS A MEANS OF CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED THE RAW WOODEN CYLINDER PLATTERS THE PIZZAS ARE HELD ON ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING DAMAGED WOOD.----BROKEN LID REPAIRED WITH TAPE ON THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS A FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED PEELING RED DUCT TAPE ON THE GLASS DOORS OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND PEELING PLASTIC ON THE DOORS OF THE METAL TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR STAND MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE HALLWAY WASHROOM.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623198
Location recorded for this inspection · WOW PIZZERIA · 2557 N HALSTED ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN.
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 2 PANS OF PIZZA AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 95F IN DISPLAY CASE. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING 10 LBS AT A COST OF $25.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608922
Location recorded for this inspection · WOW PIZZERIA · 2557 N HALSTED ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. 90- DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN FOR FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES, AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND ITS CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. 90- DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN TO FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATED ON VENT ABOVE MOP SINK, AND DUST, COBWEBS, AND DEBRIS IN CRAWL SPACE OF KITCHEN ELECTRICAL CLOSET, CRAWL SPACE NEAR BASEMENT METERS, AND ON THE WESTWALL CRAWL SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOR EASY MONITORING OF PEST ACTIVITY/HARBORAGE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED METERS ON WEST AND EAST WALL IN BASEMENT EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTRALL ACCESS DOORS/ PANELS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED UNUSED CHEST FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN BASEMENT OFFICE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT.
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How results compare in ZIP 60614
505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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