Bojonos Pizzeria

4187-4189 N Clarendon Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Bojonos Pizzeria has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2015. Bojonos Pizzeria was last inspected on Oct 10, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 20 times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

19
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 10, 2025
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REAPIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGH OUT THE PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PAINT CEILING. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN. OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE SMALL WASHROOM MUST REPAIR REPLACE. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILETRS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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64
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2596932 ON 07/02/2024. #49. EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP METAL PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT OR RE-SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
60
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SOUPS, COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN WINGS PREPARED THE DAY BEFORE WITH NO DATE LABELS. NO LABELS OF ANY KIND. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENT THAT ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
23
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INDIVIDUAL DISPOSABLE CUP USED INSIDE THE CHEESE AND RED SAUCE CONTAINERS USED TO SCOOP CHEESE AT THE PIZZA SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE SPOON, TONG OR LADLE TO SCOOP CHEESE OR ANY OTHER PRODUCT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REAPIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGH OUT THE PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PAINT CEILING. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN. OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE SMALL WASHROOM MUST REPAIR REPLACE. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILETRS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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47
Jul 2, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13--- EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP METAL PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT OR RE-SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11----DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN THE SMALL WASHROOM WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE.
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Jun 28, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #54 NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-20-24 REPORT #2596602.54- NOTED ALL OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH BAGGED FOOD DEBRIS GARBAGE AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. MUST REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- RAW WOODEN WALL COVERING A DOORWAY TO THE ADJACENT BUSINESS IN THE REAR PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE SMALL WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.----DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN THE SMALL WASHROOM WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13---- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13---- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
58
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: : 6-202.15--- OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE FROM ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11--- OBSERVED THE PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PREPARING FOODS WITH NO HAT/HAIR OR BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS IN THE DISH ROOM PREP AREA.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13--- EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP METAL PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT OR RE-SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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64
Jun 20, 2024
Complaint
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ALL OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH BAGGED FOOD DEBRIS GARBAGE AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. MUST REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
54
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SOUPS, COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN WINGS PREPARED THE DAY BEFORE WITH NO DATE LABELS. NO LABELS OF ANY KIND. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENT THAT ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS.ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 50 DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA UNDER THE METAL PREP TABLE, BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT AND IN FRONT SHELVING. 20 UNDER THE METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. 5 UNDER THE REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
3
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE FROM ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PREPARING FOODS WITH NO HAT/HAIR OR BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS IN THE DISH ROOM PREP AREA.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP METAL PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT OR RE-SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR EXIT AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN WALL COVERING A DOORWAY TO THE ADJACENT BUSINESS IN THE REAR PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE SMALL WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.----DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN THE SMALL WASHROOM WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE.-----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A FAN COVER IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Apr 10, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 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 PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: FOOD shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under Subparts 3-301 - 3-306. NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
39
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 6, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP AT 4189 N CLARENDON DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Feb 3, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE COOKING STOVE AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.
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82
Jan 27, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE PUT PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS AND I LIVE ROACH ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH SHELVING BY REAR PREP TABLE, ON SHELVES OF SAME, INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF THE PIZZA OVEN, ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE BY THE STANDING MIXER AT THE DISH WASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED INDIVIDUAL DISPOSABLE CUP USED INSIDE THE CHEESE CONTAINER USED TO SCOOP CHEESE AT THE PIZZA SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE SPOON, TONG OR LADLE TO SCOOP CHEESE OR ANY OTHER PRODUCT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
39
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT AREAS WHERE RAT DROPPINGS AND ROACH ACTIVITY WERE FOUND
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17(A) NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGH OUT THE PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE COOKING STOVE AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.
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Aug 20, 2020
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Mar 20, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM WHERE EMPLOYEES ARE UNABLE TO DRY HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE PROVIDED WITH INDIVIDUAL DISPOSABLE TOWELS, A HEATED-AIR HAND DRYING DEVICE, A CONTINUOUS TOWEL SYSTEM THAT SUPPLIES THE USER WITH A CLEAN TOWEL, OR A HAND DRYING DEVICE THAT EMPLOYS AN AIR-KNIFE SYSTEM THAT DELIVERS HIGH VELOCITY, PRESSURIZED AIR AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY RESTOCKED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER: COOKED GROUND BEEF, COOKED CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP, COOKED CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP, COOKED CHICKEN WINGS, COOKED MEATBALLS, COOKED PASTA NOODLES, REFRIED BEANS AND RICE. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. IN TOTAL, ALL FOOD WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 150 LBS AT A COST OF $300.00. READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS HELD IN RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST CLEARLY MARK TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. THE DAY OF PREPARATION SHALL BE COUNTED AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BREAD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE COOKING FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Oct 29, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW BEEF AND RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER FRESH BROCCOLI, CHOPPED LETTUCE AND PREPARED SALAD DRESSING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS SEPARATE FROM RAW FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-35-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR WEBSITE MENU, DISCLOSE AND REMIND FOR FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS AND OTHER FOODS THAT MAY BELONG ON THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS PREPARED TCS FOOD ITEMS IMPROPERLY DATE MARKED: COOKED CHICKEN, BEEF, SOUP, CHILI, BEANS AND SLICED DELI MEAT NOT LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. PREPARATION DATE OR NO LABEL ONLY. INSTRUCTED ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATE VALUE $500.00 AND WEIGHT 75.0 LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER (RIGHT SIDE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.----INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED DRAWER COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: COVING AT WALL ENTRANCE TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH OPEN HOLE. MUST SEAL/REPAIR ALL.-----DIRTY FLOOR UNDER THE METAL RACK DRY FOOD STORAGE AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE SAME AREA. MUST REPLACE.---- MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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50
Aug 15, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR WEBSITE MENU, DISCLOSE AND REMIND FOR FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS AND OTHER FOODS THAT MAY BELONG ON THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.----INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED DRAWER COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: -COVING AT WALL ENTRANCE TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH OPEN HOLE. MUST SEAL/REPAIR ALL.-----DIRTY FLOOR UNDER THE METAL RACK DRY FOOD STORAGE AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE SAME AREA. MUST REPLACE.---- MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 8, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING AN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 41F. TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 72.9 WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SAUSAGE PIZZA AT 70.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS. RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE READY TO EAT CHEESE. RAW SAUSAGE STORED OVER UNCOVERED PREPARED CHEESE SAUCE, RAW BEEF AND CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO AND TOUCHING TORTILLAS, RAW PORK TOUCHING RAW ONIONS, RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE FRESH RED PEPPERS. INSTRUCTED ALL RAW FOODS MUST BE STORED SEPARATED FROM PREPARED, FRESH VEGETABLES OR READY TO EAT FOODS AT ALL TIMES. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $125.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED SAUSAGE AND PEPPERONI PIZZA OBSERVED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 69.8F AND 70.3F. INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. ALL DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. ESTIMATED VALUE AT $25.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOOD SUCH AS COOKED LASAGNA AT 35.1F. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR WEBSITE MENU, DISCLOSE AND REMIND FOR FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS AND OTHER FOODS THAT MAY BELONG ON THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 6 LIVE ROACHES ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVING. LIVE ROACHES EXITING FROM OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP AND OPENING IN BASEBOARD UNDER SINK. LIVE ROACH NOTED INSIDE THE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET AND ONE CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE OPENING AROUND THE DOOR KNOB OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWEL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.----INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED DRAWER COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL CAULKING ALONG THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE.-----DIRTY FLOOR UNDER THE METAL RACK DRY FOOD STORAGE AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE SAME AREA. MUST REPLACE.-----PEELING PAINT ON THE SIDE OF THE PIZZA OVEN NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER. MUST REMOVE AND REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE DISH AREA AND REAR PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----OPEN HOLES, CREVICES IN THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE GREASE TRAP.----COVING AT WALL ENTRANCE TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH OPEN HOLE. MUST SEAL/REPAIR ALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE DISH AREA AND AT THE WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE. MUST REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 21, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ENCRUSTED DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER, AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.REMOVE EXCESS ICE FROM SHELVES AND DOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR /REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND UNDER THREE DOOR COOLER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Jun 14, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED PASTA IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.9F-60 AND 61F; 5 EACH OF 1/2 GALLONS OF HEAVY CREAMER AT TEMP OF 61F; PESTO(MADE ON SITE) AT TEMP OF 44.9F TO 45F; SLICED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 45.3F TO 45.9F; SLICED HAM AT TEM OF 45.5F TO 46; SLICED MORTATELLA AT TEMPOF 45.7F TO 45.9F; CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 50F; UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 40.9F TO 41.5F.FOOD WAS LEFT INSIDE TTHE UNIT ALL NIGHT,PER MANAGER REQUEST. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 27,VALUE 130. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.WE OBSERVED WASTE WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS BACKING UP AT ALL COMPARTMENT SINKS,WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ENCRUSTED DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER, AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.REMOVE EXCESS ICE FROM SHELVES AND DOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR /REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND UNDER THREE DOOR COOLER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK IS NEED AT FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM PIZZA OVEN;PREP COOLER WITH RAW AND READY TO EAT FOOD,ALSO MONEY IS HANDLED. OBSERVED A STOVE, BBQ UNIT(WHICH IN USE), AT REAR/FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. ONE HAND SINK IS INSTALLED BY THE DOOR/ DISH ROOM;TOO FAR FOR COOKING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT SAID AREAS UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE.
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Jun 2, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, OREGANO, ETC.)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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90
May 19, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT PIZZA COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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78
Feb 13, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SLICERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SLICERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ONE LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT AT 4189 N CLARENDON SIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bojonos Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bojonos Pizzeria on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bojonos Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at Bojonos Pizzeria.

Has Bojonos Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bojonos Pizzeria have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bojonos Pizzeria 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 Bojonos Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bojonos Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.