Bellona's Chicago Style Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
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Public records show eight inspections at Bellona's Chicago Style Pizza stretching back to 2012. The most recent report on file is from Oct 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE(S) FOR FOOD EMPLOYEE(S) PREPPING IN THE KITCHEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ANY FOOD EMPLOYEE THAT IS NOT A CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER MUST COMPLETE BASIC FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
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Jul 12, 2022
License
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM.
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Jun 27, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 17, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS ON THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO HAVE DUST ACCUMULATIN AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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Nov 1, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES ADJACENT TO DOUGH MIXER. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE DR PEPPER REACH IN PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Jun 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING RACKS AT THE 2-SLIDING DOOR COOLER AND THE DUST FAN GUARD COVER AT SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST OBTAIN IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD PREP STAFF.MUST HAVE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Oct 3, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT TOO DIM IN KITCHEN AREA, MUST PROVIDE MORE LIGHT,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON REAR TOILET DOOR,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT, KITCHEN AREA,
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Jul 9, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER NOT LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE;COOLERS, FREEZER, BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINET UNDER HAND BOWL IN WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT RAW/BARE WOOD DOOR FRAME AND TRIMMINGS NEAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3PART SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bellona's Chicago Style Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bellona's Chicago Style Pizza on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bellona's Chicago Style Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bellona's Chicago Style Pizza.
Has Bellona's Chicago Style Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bellona's Chicago Style Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bellona's Chicago Style 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 Bellona's Chicago Style Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bellona's Chicago Style Pizza is inspected about once every two years on average.
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