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CONNIE'S PIZZA

2373 S ARCHER AVE · Chicago, IL 60616

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629805

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNIE'S PIZZA · 2373 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS AND GRILL IN KITCHEN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM A VALVE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE LARGE COOKING KETTLES IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT WATER VALVE. CORRECTED ON SITE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE FLOOR NEED CLEANING BY THE STOVE AND FRYERS ALONG THE COOKING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A STOVE IN THE REAR OF THE PREP AREA NEAR THE PROOFERS NOT PROPERLY VENTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OVER STOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611564

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNIE'S PIZZA · 2373 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE PASTA/ DEEP FRYING PREP AREA, SERVER STATION NEAR DINING AREA, AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE GARDE MANGER PREP AREA NOT LABELED ON THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-904.11: OBSERVED PLATES AND WIRE FRY BASKETS NOT INVERTED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: OBSERVED THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM IN THE DISPATCH AREA WITHOUT A GARBAGE WITH A LID FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED A LARGE OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL INSIDE OF THE OFFICE NEAR THE PROOFERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE/ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE DISPATCH AREA WITH TRASH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF REGROUTING AND FLOOR TILES REPLACED IN THE PASTA/DEEP FRYING PREP AREA AND THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN MENTIONED AREAS.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611399

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNIE'S PIZZA · 2373 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE PASTA/ DEEP FRYING PREP AREA, SERVER STATION NEAR DINING AREA, AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11(A): OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ABOVE THE ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE GARDE MANGER PREP AREA NOT LABELED ON THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER NEAR THE PERVERT DOUGH PROOFERS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANTIZE DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-904.11: OBSERVED PLATES AND WIRE FRY BASKETS NOT INVERTED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: OBSERVED THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM IN THE DISPATCH AREA WITHOUT A GARBAGE WITH A LID FOR DIPOSAL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED A LARGE OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL INSIDE OF THE OFFICE NEAR THE PROOFERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE/ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE DISPATCH AREA WITH TRASH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF REGROUTING AND FLOOR TILES REPLACED IN THE PASTA/DEEP FRYING PREP AREA AND THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN MENTIONED AREAS.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4): OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/18/2024, REPORT #2591234 #55: 6-201.11: OBSERVED GROUT NEEDED ON THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. OPENINGS IN THE LOWER PART OF THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND DRAINBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIONN7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611146

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNIE'S PIZZA · 2373 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE PASTA/ DEEP FRYING PREP AREA, SERVER STATION NEAR DINING AREA, AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ABOVE THE ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING TEMP OBSERVED TO BE 148.0 MEASURED BY IRREVERSIBILE THERMOMETER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MAINTENANCE ON SITE. REVIEWED TAG REMOVAL PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE GARDE MANGER PREP AREA NOT LABELED ON THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER NEAR THE PERVERT DOUGH PROOFERS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANTIZE DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PLATES AND WIRE FRY BASKETS NOT INVERTED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM IN THE DISPATCH AREA WITHOUT A GARBAGE WITH A LID FOR DIPOSAL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A LARGE OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL INSIDE OF THE OFFICE NEAR THE PROOFERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE/ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE DISPATCH AREA WITH TRASH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF REGROUTING AND FLOOR TILES REPLACED IN THE PASTA/DEEP FRYING PREP AREA AND THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN MENTIONED AREAS.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/18/2024, REPORT #2591234 #55: 6-201.11: OBSERVED GROUT NEEDED ON THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. OPENINGS IN THE LOWER PART OF THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DIHWASHING MACHINE AND DRAINBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIONN7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591234

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNIE'S PIZZA · 2373 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED TWO HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE TO GO AREA WITH NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-402.12: OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WATER/COMPRESSOR CLOSET IN THE REAR PIZZA ASSEMBLY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE SAID CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH COOKING UTENSILS STORED IN DRIED GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. ALSO, OBSERVED GROUT NEEDED ON THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. OPENINGS IN THE LOWER PART OF THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DIHWASHING MACHINE AND DRAINBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE AREA. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE BEER CONTAINERS AND NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590841

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNIE'S PIZZA · 2373 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 13

    FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED ADULTERATED FOOD, A MOUSE DROPPING AND A BLACK PEEBLE INSIDE THE SALT STORAGE CONTAINER STORED IN THE REAR PIZZA ASSEMBLY AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE DISCARD OF APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCTS $40. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ABOVE THE ICE ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE PANEL. ICE MACHINES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE SEVERAL COLD HOLDING UNITS. FOODS FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE WERE: SPINACH DIP (50.1F), 7 BOTTLES OF HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM (49.0F), PORK LINKS (45.0F), CHICKEN WINGS (45.0F), PORTIONED BEEF MEAT (49.0F), HALF AND HALF (50.0F), MILK (49.0F-50.0F). MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT AT $150. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FOUR REFRIGERATORS ON SITE. THE PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM BOILING UNIT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD (50.0F), PREP COOLER #3 ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE (55.0F), DESSERT COOLER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA (51.0F), AND COOLER AT THE COFFEE/BEVERAGE STATION NEAR THE DINING AREA (57.0F). ALL MENTIONED COLD HOLDING UNITS HAD TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON ALL UNITS. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED TWO HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE TO GO AREA WITH NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH AND APRROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE LIVE ROACH WAS OBSERVED ON THE SHELF WITH CLEAN PLATES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE AREA WITH THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT: BEHIND THE PIZZA BAKING/ ASSEMBBLY EQUIPMENT, AT THE LOWER BACK OPENING PART OF THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE PIZZA TOPPING COLD HOLDING UNIT, WHERE THE SPEED RACKS ARE STORED IN THE REAR PIZZA ASSEMBLY AREA, IN THE WATER & COMPRESSOR ROOM IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, SURROUNDING THE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE UPPER OFFICES, AND UNDER THE COUNTER TOP BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AND REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WATER/COMPRESSOR CLOSET IN THE REAR PIZZA ASSEMBLY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE SAID CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-204.115 NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH COOKING UTENSILS STORED IN DRIED GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. ALSO, OBSERVED GROUT NEEDED ON THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. OPENINGS IN THE LOWER PART OF THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DIHWASHING MACHINE AND DRAINBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE AREA. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE BEER CONTAINERS AND NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573881

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNIE'S PIZZA · 2373 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: SEWER GAS ODOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ONE MANAGER; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546243

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNIE'S PIZZA · 2373 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ON LINE PREPARING FOOD ITEMS WITH BARE HANDS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCH COOKED CHICKEN WINGS WITH BARE HAND AND PUT IN BASKET TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD CHICKEN HAVE EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND SINKS, AND WASHROOM SINKS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 76-80 DEGREES. MUST OPERATE ALL WATER SUPPLY ACCORDING TO LAW. MANAGER CONTACTED PLUMBER WHO ARRIVED WHILE ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: HAND SINK IN SALAD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET ROOM GARBAGE CANS IN NEED OF COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND DISH ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522114

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNIE'S PIZZA · 2373 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED VERY LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522036

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNIE'S PIZZA · 2373 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 3 LBS OF COOKED SAUSAGE AT 51.7F, AND ABOUT 3 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AND CHOPPED LETTUCE AT 51F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE WITH A FOOT NOTE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED OR RAW (BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE COLD PRODUCTION PIZZA PREP AREA/ROOM AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WOMENS TOILET ROOM. HOT WATER AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS 62F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 65F AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AND 63 AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK (AT LEAST 100F) AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (AT LEAST 110F) AT ALL TIMES. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION ADEQUATE HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE COLD PRODUCTION PIZZA PREP AREA/ROOM AND EMPLOYEE'S WOMENS TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACK UP FROM WHEN THE HANDWASHING SINK IS IN USE LOCATED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA PIZZA PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND UTILIZED OTHER ADEQUATE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND CORRECTED THE VIOLATION BEFORE THE END OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED VERY LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2373226

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNIE'S PIZZA · 2373 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE STOVES WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STOVES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING, SALAD STATION, HOT LINE, PIZZA LINE, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HAND SINK IN THE PIZZA LINE AREA IN NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. DAMAGED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES ALSO FOUND IN THOSE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2363019

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNIE'S PIZZA · 2373 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE CAN OPENER IN THE SALAD STATION AREA HAS FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING, SALAD STATION, HOT LINE, PIZZA LINE, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HAND SINK IN THE PIZZA LINE AREA IN NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. DAMAGED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES ALSO FOUND IN THOSE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN ALL.

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394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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