Alberto's Pizza

1326 W Morse Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
Pizza
Last inspected: Jun 3, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Alberto's Pizza has 28 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Jun 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

28
Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 3, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 23, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BASE OF RAW WOOD SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AREA .SURFACE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE . MUST CLEAN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP COOLER.FOOD DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDER AND BY THE GREASE TRAP AT DISHROOM. ACCUMULATION DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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86
May 21, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOME DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINATIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED FEW OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO RE-NEW.
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90
Sep 12, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DOOR PROPPED OPEN AND MAY ALLOW RODENT INSECT ENTRY. KEEP REAR DOOR OF KITCHEN CLOSED OR INSTALL SCREEN DOOR TO PROTECT AGAINST INSECTS AND RODENTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED GLASS ON OVEN DOOR. OVEN IS LOCATED NEAR PIZZA COUNTER. REPLACE CRACKED GLASS AND MAINTAIN DOOR.
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90
Jun 26, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED GLASS ON OVEN DOOR. OVEN IS LOCATED NEAR PIZZA COUNTER. REPLACE CRACKED GLASS AND MAINTAIN DOOR.
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Jan 9, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN PREP COOLER. INSTALLED DURING INSPECTION.
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95
Feb 15, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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95
Feb 3, 2022
Complaint
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED IN SEVERAL AREAS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE READY-TO-EAT SALAD DRESSINGS. RAW EGGS ARE STORED INSIDE A PAN OF READY-TO-EAT PREPARED LASAGNA. FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION AND STORAGE OF RAW AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY COOKED TCS BAKED POTATOES WRAPPED IN TINFOIL BEING REHEATED IN A METAL PAN INSIDE THE STEAM TABLE. POTATOES WERE NOTED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 69.2F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER REHEATING METHODS OF PREVIOUSLY COOKED TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAKED POTATOES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED HOT HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 62.9F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #19 FOR CITATION.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS COOKED HAM IN A LARGE, COVERED PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE A TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 46.6F AND 46.2F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #19 FOR CITATION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE CONTAINERS WITH OVERFLOWING BAGS OF FOOD WASTE GARBAGE. ALSO NOTED ARE PILED BAGS OF DIRTY, USED EMPTY CANS OF TOMATOES AT THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR. OPEN GARBAGE CONTAINERS, PLASTIC BUCKETS, AND A SHOPPING CART FILLED WITH FOOD WASTE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GARBAGE/FOOD WASTE FROM THE GROUNDS AND OPEN CONTAINERS. REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE FROM THE WASTE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON-SITE TO MONITOR CHLORINE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED POOLING WATER FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE GAS STOVE ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO POSTING OF MASK REQUIREMENT SIGNAGE FOR BUSINESS ENTRANCE AND INSIDE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH LARGE OPEN BREAKS AND CRACKS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER/BACK SPLASH FOR EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE STEAM TABLE DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRTY STEAM WATER FROM THE PREVIOUS DAYS SERVICE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Aug 3, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 27, 2021
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST ELIMINATE ROACHES AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
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90
Jul 13, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. BY END OF INSPECTION, MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES CONTAIN, CLOSED AND MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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82
Oct 11, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 10 POUNDS OF RAW SAUSAGE STORED INSIDE THE COLD UNIT OF TRAY LINE READY TO BE USED AT TEMP OF 45.2F TO 46F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.OWNER DISCARDED FOOD. POUNDS 10,VALUE 25 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WASHING POTS WITH SOAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(MIDDLE COMPARTMENT),ANOTHER EMPLOYEE USING SAME SINK AT SAME TIME TO WASH ROMAINE LETTUCES A READY TO EAT PRODUCT.A POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.INFORMATION GIVEN WHEN TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION. LETTUCE RE-WASHED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT SET-UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST WASH HANDS AT HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT DISH ROOM/STAFF WASHROOM.UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED BY EMPLOYEE.PRESENTLY EMPLOYEE WERE HANDLING FOODS AND USING THREE COMPARTMENT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DRAIN PIPE UNDER FIRST COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE SHELF IS LEAKING, IS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE.MUST REPAIR CAUSE AND NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A RAISED SHELF(6" OFF THE FLOOR) TO STORE/PREP FOOD (TOMATOES SAUCE).
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58
Apr 15, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,ALSO DRY INGREDIENT FOOD CONTAINERS, ONCE PRODUCTS IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE PLASTIC CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. REMOVE CARD BOARDS FROM INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING TILES ABOVE THE OVENS, ALSO SEAL HOLE ON CEILING ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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86
Jul 16, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO MAIN COOKING AREA AND SERVICE AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PAPER TOWELS AND SPLASH GUARDS IS NECESSARY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (c)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET ON REFRIGERATION UNIT FOR DOUGH TORN. REPLACE TORN GASKET.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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67
Nov 17, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED GASKET UNDER WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR WORN AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE GASKET. NOTED BROKEN GLASS DOOR ON WARMING BOX AT PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE GLASS AT DOOR OF WARMING BOX.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT AT CEILING PANEL AROUND DUCT OVER PIZZA OVEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CELING PANEL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED VENT DUSTY/DIRTY AT CEILING ADJACENT TO THE CARRYOUT WINDOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.
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86
Mar 14, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON TABLES AND SERVING CART IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS MANAGEMENT REMOVED LINERS. TOLD MANAGEMENT THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED FOR FOOD SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR TILES MISSING IN KITCHEN AREA /STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING TILES STAINED IN THE KITCHEN AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN,PAINT OR REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AT HOT LINE IN KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD FILTERS. WASSHBASIN IN RESTROOM NEAR WALK IN COOLER SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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82
Aug 30, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RACKS, SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SMALL CLOSET OFF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jun 8, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)BEING STORED IN CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON A PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON EQUIPMENT IS PROHIBITED. RUST ON STORAGE RACK IN WALK IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF LARGER WARMER ON SOUTH WALL NOT CLEAN. ALSO, STACKABLE WARMER ON SAME WALL, HAS A CRACK ON THE UPPER GLASS DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK ON PIPE UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jul 14, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA DISPLAY COOLER ACROSS FROM OVEN AT 45 TO 48F, HOWEVER THERE WAS NO FOOD INSIDE COOLER. TAGGED THE UNIT," HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE UNTIL CDPH IS CONTACTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)- NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES;90 POUNDS OF COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 45.7F,VALUE AT $325, 10 POUNDS OF COOKED LASAGNA AT TEMP OF 46F,VALUE AT $25. 25 POUNDS OF COOKED RIBS AT TEMP OF 45.1F, $50,FOOD PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WHICH MAINTAIN AIR. FOOD WITH ABUSED TEMPERATURE WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD ON FRONT AND REAR MAIN DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECT ENTRY. ALSO OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF REACH IN COOLER LOCATED AT SOUTH WALL,NEED TO REPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BLACK TALL CHAIRS PREP AREA INSULATION EXPOSED AND SOME OF CHAIRS ARE REPAIRED WITH EXTRA TAPE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE AND WATER ON INTERIOR BASE OF THE PIZZA COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CEMENT FLOOR BY THE PREP PIZZA(SOUTH AREA) NO CLEANABLE,ROUGH SURFACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL BEHIND THE REAR DOOR, AND IN THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE PREP AREA ,EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL.
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Jun 9, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE THE CHARCOAL GRILL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR BY THE ENTRANCE DOOR BY THE PIZZA AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: END CAP IS MISSING AT LIGHT SHIELD BY THE LARGE MIXER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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86
Jun 11, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUST AND FOOD PARTICLES ON LID FROM GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPER IS LEAKING UNDER THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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90
Jan 11, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH A FACE MASK,(WHICH COVERED ONLY THE NOSE) WASHING SHELVES IN DISH ROOM,THEN WALKED BY THE LARGE DOUGH MIXER IN PREP AREA, AS HE WAS WAITING FOR THE DOUGH TO FINISH MIX,HE REMOVE HIS MASK AND WITH PALM OF HIS HAND WIPED HIS NOSE AND CLEANED HIS HAND ON APRON THAT HE WAS WEARING.,WITHOUT WASHING HANDS HELPED REMOVING DOUGH FROM THE MIXER TO PREP TABLE. INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE GIVEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED SINK IN POOR REPAIR. HOT WATER VALVE WAS SHUT-OFF FROM UNDER THE SINK, MANAGER TURNED ON THE VALVE UPON MY REQUEST. THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NOT IN WORKING CONDITION, NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE PAPER DUE TO NO BATTERIES. MANAGER BROUGHT BATTERIES UPON MY REQUEST AND PRESENTLY PAPER DISPENSER IN WORKING CONDITION. ONLY ONE EXPOSED SINK THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. ALSO THE SAME SINK IS USED BY STAFF AFTER USING WASHROOM. BUSINESS WAS IN FULL OPERATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BESIDE THE PIZZA OVEN SOUTH-EAST AREA.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL LIGHT IS NEEDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
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82
Aug 20, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR REFINISHED CHIPPED/ BROKEN PIZZA PADDLES
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95
Aug 6, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR REFINISH CHIPPED/BROKEN PIZZA PADDLES.
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95
Aug 3, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, REAR SCREEN DOOR METAL SHEETS HAS SMALL HOLES ENOUGH FOR FLIES ENTRY. OBSERVED 20 OR MORE HOUSE FLIES INSIDE THE PREMISES, THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES, UTENSILS AND CUTTING BOARDS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL IF NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM:1-23-12, REPORT #519350 #33-DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #38-REPAIR BROKEN MECHANICAL STOPPERS FROM UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.REMOVE UNCLEAN/DEBRIS MATERIAL FROM INSIDE THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT SEALS DRAIN, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PRODUCTS. KEEP INVOICE ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR REFINISHED CHIPPED/ BROKEN PIZZA PADDLES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRATED TO SERIOUS VIOLATION# 29
33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE CHARCOAL GRILL,DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL HOLE BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL BY THE HOT WATER TANK, NORTH-WEST CORNER, AT SAME AREA RESURFACE UNEVEN FLOOR, ALSO RESURFACE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP TABLE BY THE EXIT DOOR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN OR PAINT CEILING WALL BY THE HOODS,DUE TO BE BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO TOO MUCH FOOD SMOKE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CHANGE BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD(NORTH SIDE). PROVIDE END CAP FOR THE LIGHT SHIELD REAR AREA,ABOVE THE MIXERS.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,DUST BUILD-UP AND DEAD INSECTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRATED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NO PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP,AND STORAGE AREAS. PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA.
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Jan 23, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.RE FRAME /REPLACE BROKEN WINDOW LEDGE AT FRONT WINDOW NEXT TO FRONT PREP TABLE.REPLACE UNEVEN FRONT LEG FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.SINK IS SLOPPED UNABLE TO DRAIN ALL WATER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE TAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PART OF THE PREP AREA(PIZZA AREA).ALSO REPAIR UNEVEN FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP.(STANDING WATER).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPAINT WALLS IN REAR PREP/ DISH AREA,WALLS ARE BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO MUCH FOOD SMOKE.REPAIR WALL BEHIND THE DOUGH MACHINE,NEXT TO EXIT DOOR,ALSO REPLACE BROKEN AND RUSTY METAL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. REMOVE OR REPLACE ONE BURNER UNIT FROM PREP AREA,OR PROVIDE VENTILATION.REPAIR BROKEN MECHANICAL STOPPERS FROM UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.REMOVE UNCLEAN/DEBRIS MATERIAL FROM INSIDE THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT SEALS DRAIN, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PRODUCTS. KEEP INVOICE ON PREMISES. FIX SLOWLY DRAINNG WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM, BY THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Jul 19, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT (KEEP OR STORE UPSIDE DOWN) ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES THRUOGHOUT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR METALS,RUST ON METAL SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN,AND ON METAL COVER ON WALLS AT 3COMP.SINK LOW PARTS.ALSO REFINISH WOODEN PREP TABLES BADLY WORNED OUT WITH DEEP CUTS.MUST REPLACE TOILET TISSUE HOLDER MISSING IN #3 TOILET ROOM IN KITCHEN BY 3COMP.SINK AREA,AND PROVIDE SCREEN ON FRONT ENTRY DOORS TO FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON CABINET UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND BOXES/CONTAINERS OF PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES,THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR CEILING TILES WITH OPENING AT REAR,AND OPENING ON WALLS BEHIND DOUGH MIXER BOWLS.ALSO CLEAN SMOOKE STAINED CEILING TILES AND VENT WITH DUST IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR FAUCET JOINTS ON 3COMP.SINKS AND FLUSHER HEAD ON URINAL BOWL IN BOYS TOILET ROOM LEAKING WATER.
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Jul 19, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. damaged ceiling tiles in prep area shall be replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. missing light shields in rear kitchen area shall be provided. broken light shield in prep area shall be replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alberto's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alberto's Pizza on file is from Jun 3, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Alberto's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Alberto's Pizza.

Has Alberto's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Alberto's Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

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A low risk rating at Alberto's Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Alberto's Pizza inspected?

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