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PRIMO PIZZA

5600 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60660

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for PRIMO PIZZA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629392

Location recorded for this inspection · PRIMO PIZZA · 5600 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44F, GYRO SAUCE AT 45F, AND CHEESES AT 45-47F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169646

Location recorded for this inspection · PRIMO PIZZA · 5600 N CLARK ST

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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2167194

Location recorded for this inspection · PRIMO PIZZA · 5600 N CLARK 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 violation not corrected from inspection 2116938 performed on 12-8-17. Violation #32-MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS. #43-PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. Serious Violation 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed deep freezers in dining area not locked. Obtain and install lock for deep freezers in front area

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed front prep area hood with heavy grease build up inside. must deep clean and maintain.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116938

Location recorded for this inspection · PRIMO PIZZA · 5600 N CLARK ST

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 NOT USE PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989793

Location recorded for this inspection · PRIMO PIZZA · 5600 N CLARK ST

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
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989518

Location recorded for this inspection · PRIMO PIZZA · 5600 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND SHAVED COOKED ROAST BEEF AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 49.1F STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA,ALSO FOUND SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48.6F STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN PIZZA AREA. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 6,VALUE 22. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. UPON MY ARRIVAL OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD(HOT DOGS IN THE BUNS)WITHOUT GLOVES.ALSO NO HAND WASHING AFTER TOUCHING NON-FOOD SURFACE AND EQUIPMENTS,AND WIPING WITH DIRTY LINES PREP TABLES.SAME EMPLOYEE USED THE WASH ROOM RETURNED IN PREP AREA AND GLOVED HER HANDS TO START TO HANDLING FOOD AGAIN.INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER ON HAND WASHING AND GLOVES.MANAGER TRANSLATED INFORMATION TO EMPLOYEE IN THEIR OWN LANGUAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: BLACK WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WHEN FAUCET IS IN USE,UNABLE TO WASH HANDS .WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING ON PREP FLOOR,UNDER THE REACH-IN COOLER AND STOVE WITH A STRONG FOUL ODOR. ONLY ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH PREP AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT AND REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT INSECT PROOF.GAP OF 1/2 TO 1"AT BOTTOMS AND TOP OF THE DOORS.MUST RODENT INSECT PROOF DOORS.MAIN REAR DOOR WAS OPENED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.OBSERVED KNIFE STORED UNDER THE CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KNIFE AND PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON REACH-IN SMALL FREEZER AT REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNIT. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING RAGS THAT SHE CLEANED THE FLOOR WITH WASTE WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1727256

Location recorded for this inspection · PRIMO PIZZA · 5600 N CLARK ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-6-15. INSPECTION # 1424765 VIOLATION 45. NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND BULBS NOT SHATTERPROOF INSIDE PIZZA HOLDING UNIT. MUST SHIELD BULBS INSIDE PIZZA UNIT.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: FOUND NO THERMOMETER FOR PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424765

Location recorded for this inspection · PRIMO PIZZA · 5600 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1464284

Location recorded for this inspection · PRIMO PIZZA · 5600 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR PREP AND ALSO THE RUBBER GASKETS IN THE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND BULBS NOT SHIELDED INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT. FOUND NO END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO DEEP FRYER.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1406207

Location recorded for this inspection · PRIMO PIZZA · 5600 N CLARK ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED A CONE OF GYRO MEAT ON THE GYRO MACHINE AT 56.8F AT THE FRONT COOKING AREA. THE GYRO MACHINE TEMPERATURE WAS COOKING ON LOW AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INDICATED THAT THE HEAT IS TURNED UP WHEN AN ORDER IS PLACED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT FOOD MUST BE HEATED TO 140F OR ABOVE AND MAINTAINED WHILE BEING COOKED AND SERVED FROM THE GYRO MACHINE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATARILY DISCARDED 6# OF FOOD WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR PREP AND ALSO THE RUBBER GASKETS IN THE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1360865

Location recorded for this inspection · PRIMO PIZZA · 5600 N CLARK ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106835

Location recorded for this inspection · PRIMO PIZZA · 5600 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: NO ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL DRAIN BOARD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATES AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK ITEMS DURING STORAGE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH. STAINS AND PEELING PAINT ON REAR AREA FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND RE-FINISH SHELVES. SOILED CARDBOARD LINING SOME SHELVES. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. EXHAUST FAN IN WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1360760

Location recorded for this inspection · PRIMO PIZZA · 5600 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURES OF COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:WALK IN COOLER 54.8F,UPRIGHT REFRIGERATIION AT FRONT PREP AREA 49.8F AND PIZZA SERVICE COOLER TO BE 47.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLERS UNTIL APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW IS REACHED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AND PIZZA SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 47F TO 56F.(CHICKEN 51.6F,BEEF SAUSAGE 49.5F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE 50.8F,HOT DOGS 47.1F, SAUSAGE 45.9F, CHEESE 56.7F, MARINARA SAUCE 55.8F, HAMBURGERS 54.2F, HOT DOGS 55.1F, TOMATOES (SLICED)52.8F AND SOUR CREAM 54.6F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 115LBS WORTH $240 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: NO ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL DRAIN BOARD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATES AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK ITEMS DURING STORAGE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH. STAINS AND PEELING PAINT ON REAR AREA FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND RE-FINISH SHELVES. SOILED CARDBOARD LINING SOME SHELVES. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. EXHAUST FAN IN WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NOTED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE STREAM THERMOMETER FOR PROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE MONITORING.

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