Bob's Pizza
Last inspected: Jun 25, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Bob's Pizza, the earliest from 2019. On Jun 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Bob's Pizza's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 25, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE LOWER LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWLS SUBMERGED IN THE FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF OIL NOT OVERED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
39
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18: OBSERVED SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP ON THE FILTERS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Jun 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/04/2024, REPORT #2595679 #37: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD/SPICE ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. (ALSO INCLUDE SQUIRT BOTTLES) #48: 4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING OF CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT (LARGE DOUGH MIXERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE LOWER LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWLS SUBMERGED IN THE FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS.
39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF OIL NOT OVERED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
39
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND ROUND, PIZZA BAKING TRAYS NOT INVERTED ON THE SHELF NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
44
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP ON THE FILTERS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 4, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD/SPICE ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
37
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED PAPER PLATES FOR CUSTOMERS NOT INVERTED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
45
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING OF CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT (LARGE DOUGH MIXERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN, ON THE KNIFE STORAGE RACK AND ALONG THE WINDOW LEDGES. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN BOTH 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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78
Apr 17, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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) 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.
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND-CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED BY SHELVING RACK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. THE HANDWASHING SINK WAS INACCESSIBLE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): KIMCHI, HOUSEMADE PICKLES HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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61
Oct 6, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEF KNIFE RESTING ALONG SIDE OF SMALL PREP STATION NEAR THE STOVE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP KNIVES AND OTHER UTENSILS IN PROPER LOCATION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS OIL DRAINING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA BADLY STAINED AND DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNITS UPSTAIRS REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT WALK IN UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPRAYER HOSE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PRVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
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70
Mar 18, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED NO BEARD GUARDS FOR MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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90
Feb 13, 2019
License
2 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DIARRHEA AND VOMITING PROCEDURES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bob's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bob's Pizza on file is from Jun 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bob's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bob's Pizza.
Has Bob's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bob's Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bob's Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bob's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bob's Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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