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PRIMO PIZZA INC

(Also Known As: PRIMO PIZZA)

5600 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60660

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Italian

📍 Neighborhood: Edgewater

License #: 33440

27
Total Inspections
13
Passed
5
Failed
9
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 26, 2025 Inspection

February 26, 2025• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 16, 2024 Inspection

September 16, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 9, 2024 Inspection

September 9, 2024• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 4, 2023 Inspection

December 4, 2023• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES T...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 26, 2022 Inspection

September 26, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: : 6-202.15-- NOTED THE REAR METAL SCREEN DOOR WAS NOT RODENT OR INSECT PROOFED. NO TIGHT FITTING SEALS ON ALL SIDES AND LARGE OPENING IN MET...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 13, 2022 Inspection

September 13, 2022• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS WERE FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PIZZA PREP COOLER MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #33. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS PEPPERONI AT ...(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 11, 2021 Inspection

August 11, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO DISPOSABLE APRONS, PAPER TOWELS, TRASH BAGS, SANITIZING SOLUTION ETC. INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 28, 2020 Inspection

August 28, 2020• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15-OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS ...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 3, 2020 Inspection

August 3, 2020• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 27, 2020 Inspection

January 27, 2020• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: ESTABLISHMENT HAS SOME SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 9, 2019 Inspection

July 9, 2019• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO HANGING THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 3, 2018 Inspection

May 3, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 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 ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 8, 2017 Inspection

December 8, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 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 D...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 22, 2017 Inspection

February 22, 2017• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND SHAVED COOKED ROAST BEE...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 8, 2016 Inspection

April 8, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 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 O...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 6, 2015 Inspection

February 6, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 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 MAI...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 23, 2014 Inspection

May 23, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 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...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 10, 2014 Inspection

March 10, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 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 ...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 11, 2013 Inspection

September 11, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 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. SERI...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 9, 2013 Inspection

September 9, 2013• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 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 B...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 10, 2012 Inspection

September 10, 2012• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: PIZZA COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR BETWEEN 44.6 F AND 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR ...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 14, 2011 Inspection

February 14, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 4, 2010 Inspection

June 4, 2010• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licen...(+6 more)

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