Blaze Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
90
Score
Blaze Pizza appears in inspection records 19 times, starting in 2014. Blaze Pizza was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
The pattern that stands out is “proper cooling methods used”, which has been cited two times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Blaze Pizza is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER (RED SAUCE, WHITE SAUCE) STORED COVERED WITH PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS CEILING PANELS AND WALL SURFACES ADJACENT TO PIZZA OVEN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACES AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM OF ADEQUATE NUMBER AND CAPACITY TO PREVENT GREASE, DUST DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS FROM ACCUMULATING ON ADJACENT CEILING AND WALL SURFACES.
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Apr 1, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Missing thermometer in prep coolers, instructed to provide.
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May 9, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Sneeze guard at front service line is too short less than 5', customers are talking over open food containers when placing order, instructed to extend sneeze guard so a shield is preventing customers contamination.
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Jun 8, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 13, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING DOUGH AND MAKING PIZZA IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLES PROVIDED HATS DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Sep 28, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND PANEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BEVERAGE DISPENSOR LID CRACKED (BROKEN). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Feb 16, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN PIZZA) 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.
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Jan 7, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HOUSE SAUCES,CHOPPED TOMATOES , FRESH MOZZARELLA, ETC ).INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STICKY SODA/ SIGNATURE LEMONADE SPILLS UNDERNEATH AND ALONG SIDE BEVERAGE EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 6, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food stored in top loading salad cooler at improper temperature: 50.5f, 3lbs of blt Cobb salad, at a value of $7.00 51.5f, 3lbs of fruit and arugula salad, at a value of $ 7.00 51.5f, .50lb of classic Cesar salad, at a value of $3.00 49.5f, 2lb of class Greek salad, at a value of $7.00 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight 8.5lbs at a total value of $24.00 Informed manager that potentially hazardous must be at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed hot water valve turned off, at front exposed hand sink, at time of inspection. Informed manager that exposed hand sinks must have hot and cold running water under city pressure at all times. Manager corrected violations during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed missing handle on top loading reach in cooler lid. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed pooled water underneath ice machine in rear dry storage area. Instructed manager to remove, find source and maintain at all times.
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Jan 3, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dust buildup on pipe fixtures behind ice machine in rear prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed mold like substance along caulking, at 3 compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain at all times.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed food and debris along floor and wall junction under wire shelving units in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed food and debris along floor and wall junction underneath 1 compartment sinks in rear prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed edges around floor drain in front of Hobart mixer and utility faucet in rear, in poor repair. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed floor under Langer beverage station in front dining area in poor repair. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers in front prep area with loosing fitting hair restraint. Instructed manager to ensure that food handlers properly restrain hair, in side hair restraint, whenever foods are prepared and or served. Maintain at all times.
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Jun 9, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found standing water on floor under and around ice machine and 3 compartment sink. Must keep area dry and clean. Found cardboard used as a matt in rear dish area. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable (and non-porous). Must maintain same.
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Nov 3, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 26, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE IN THE FLOOR DRAIN SERVING THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING AND VENTS IN THE KITCHEN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: NEAR THE ICE MACHINE, NEAR THE PIZZA OVEN AND NEAR THE COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 3, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL COOKED FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE MUD AND POOLING WATER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE BROKEN STOPPER UNDERNEATH THE WASH COMPARTMENT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 21, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 13, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AND MISSING RODENT PROOF STRIP THAT WAS INSTALLED AT THE LICENSE INSPECTION PERFORMED BY THIS INSPECTOR ON 10-15-14. MUST REPLACE REMOVED RODENT PROOF STRIP AND MAKE EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP FOUND STORED INSIDE ICE OF ICE MACHINE, INCLUDING HANDLE OF SCOOP. MUST PROPERLY STORE.
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Oct 21, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS UNDER ALL SINKS INCLUDING SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM.
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Oct 15, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR ALL DRAINS UNDER ALL SINKS INCLUDING SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blaze Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blaze Pizza on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blaze Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blaze Pizza.
Has Blaze Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blaze Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Blaze 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 Blaze Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blaze Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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