What is Benny's Pizza's health inspection score?

Benny's Pizza has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Benny's Pizza last inspected?

Benny's Pizza was last inspected on February 25, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Benny's Pizza have?

Benny's Pizza has 57 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Benny's Pizza safe to eat at?

Benny's Pizza has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Benny's Pizza serve?

Benny's Pizza serves Pizza cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Benny's Pizza

Name: Benny's Pizza
Address: 1244 W 18TH ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 82

1244 W 18TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/25/2026

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Pizza•Pilsen

Ranked #186 of 411 in PilsenBetter than 95% of pizza restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Feb 25, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.3

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

13x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 77/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (82/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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1244 W 18TH ST, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

10 basic

Jun

Aug 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

5 basic

Oct 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

8 basic

Oct

May 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Feb 2026

2 inspections

3 intermediate

10 basic

Feb

Inspection History

9 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 BOXES OF OPEN MENUS IN BASEMENT WITH RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL BOXES WITH CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.115 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AROUND DUMPSTER TO REMOVE LEAVES AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-101.11 FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18 HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 pts

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED RAT AND MICE ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED APPROX 30-40 DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
BOXES OF OPEN MENUS IN BASEMENT WITH RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL BOXES WITH CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AROUND DUMPSTER TO REMOVE LEAVES AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−20 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/2" GAP NOTED AT THE CORNERS OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS, MAKING THE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. MAINTAIN SAME.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE PROPER PPM OF SANITIZER BEING USED) AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
THE 3-COMPARTMENT FAUCET IS IN POOR REPAIR AND LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
THE MOPSINK DOES NOT HAVE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
THE WALL IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING WALL TILES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WALL TILES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
CFMs WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE(S). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−17 pts

Oct 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
3-501.13 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. OBSERVED THAWING FROZEN CHICHEN IN COLD HOLD UNIT SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS. MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING. MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED AND DIRTY SHELVES IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 OBSERVED AT LEAT 3 LARGE CEILING TILES ABOVE BACK PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS AND WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Med4 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

52/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE MANAGER ARRIVED AT 2:59 PM, ~70 MINUTES AFTER THE INSPECTION STARTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. OBSERVED THAWING FROZEN CHICHEN IN COLD HOLD UNIT SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS. MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING. MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 5-8 BLACK FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DOUGH PREPARATION TABLE, NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE DINING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON THE LEFT WALL AFTER ENTERING THE KITCHEN FROM THE DINING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED AND DIRTY SHELVES IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS,WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AT LEAT 3 LARGE CEILING TILES ABOVE BACK PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 FOUND FLOOR AND CEILING IN BASEMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT/ FOOD PREP TABLE STORED IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Med3 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

64/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

24TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS−5
OBSERVED OPERATOR USING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD GROUND PORK SAUSAGE PIZZA SITTING IN FOOD PREP AREA AT 75F. FOUND NO TIMES ON SAID FOOD ITEMS OR NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES, SAID PROCEDURES SHALL BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE, MAINTAINED IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT UPON REQUEST THAT SPECIFY THE FOOD TEMPERATURE OF 41�F OR LESS WHEN REMOVED FROM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL, OR 135�F OR GREATER WHEN REMOVED FROM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE MARKED OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED TO INDICATE THE TIME THAT IS FOUR (4) HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED, WITHIN FOUR (4) HOURS FROM THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; CONTAINERS OR PACKAGES, OR MARKED TO EXCEED A FOUR (4)-HOUR LIMIT SHALL BE DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 5 LBS AT.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER THE REAR SCREEN DOOR. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR AT ALL TIMES.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND 2 ROACHES LOCATED ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO FIRST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED 3 RATS DROPPING ON LOWER LEVEL STORAGE UNDER THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER. NOTED 2 RAT DROPPINGS ON LOWER LEVEL STORAGE NEXT TO FRYER WHERE CARDBOARD PIZZA PLATTER IS STORED. FOUND 20 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO NOTED APPROX 10 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FLOOR STORAGE AREA AGAINST WALL AND ON STORAGE SHELVES. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FLOOR AND CEILING IN BASEMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT/ FOOD PREP TABLE STORED IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2557204 CONDUCTED ON 06/13/2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE, AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE REGROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE REGROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 OBSERVED ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Med6 Basic

10 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHEESE, PORK ETC) AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF A 3 DOOR PREP COOLER; ABOUT 5LBS OF CHEESE AT 51F, ABOUT 2 LBS OF MARINARA SAUCE AT 51.3F AND ABOUT 2 LBS OF RAW PORK AT 52F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND NOT TIGHT FITTING/RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 70 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS CEILING AND FLYING AROUND THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.15 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AND THE LID NOT TIGHT FITTING FOR THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID TIGHT FITTING AND REMOVE EXCESS GREASE DEBRIS FROM THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE REGROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 OBSERVED ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

Base deductions−37 pts

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