Chicago's Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2025
95
Score
The health department has logged 23 inspections at Chicago's Pizza, the earliest from 2010. Chicago's Pizza was last inspected on Apr 2, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about six violations before that.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Chicago's Pizza is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 2, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Sep 20, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON SHHELVING RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Aug 22, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE MIDDLE DOOR OF PREP COOLER #3.
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Jan 19, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHEESE AT 45-48F INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2355894 ON 12/24/19 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES FROM THE WALL BENEATH THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Dec 27, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2356081 DATED 1/2/2020: #58 "OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2545806 DATED 12/17/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TORN GASKETS ON DOORS OF PREP COOLER ALONG COOK LINE OPPOSITE GRILL AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED SAME SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS UNDER HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Dec 17, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2356081 DATED 1/2/2020: #58 "OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIURS AND PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 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 SEVERAL TORN GASKETS ON DOORS OF PREP COOLER ALONG COOK LINE OPPOSITE GRILL AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED SAME SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS UNDER HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jan 2, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) -OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17- OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD ,COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
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Dec 24, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Jan 4, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOILS WRAPPED AROUND THE STOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE RIGHT CORNER OF THE EAST SIDE OF THE DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR,MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Dec 27, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING FINAL RINSE AT 100PPM. FINAL RINSE FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 0.0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE TO HAVE A FINAL RINSE AT 100PPM. ECO LAB TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AND WAS ABLE TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE. NOW IT'S REACHING 100PPM FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1982949 DATED 2/9/17. #30-MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER . ALL INDIVIDUAL CAKE PACKED ON A PLASTIC CONTAINER FOR SALE, MUST BE LABEL WITH COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, AND FOOD ALLERGEN NOTED ON THE LABEL. #32-HANDLE OF THE PREP COOLER WITH HAM AND ITALIAN BEEF BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #38- SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOILS WRAPPED AROUND THE STOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE RIGHT CORNER OF THE EAST SIDE OF THE DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR,MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Feb 9, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER . ALL INDIVIDUAL CAKE PACKED ON A PLASTIC CONTAINER FOR SALE, MUST BE LABEL WITH COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, AND FOOD ALLERGEN NOTED ON THE LABEL. ALSO ALL INDIVIDUAL CONDIMENTS MUST HAVE A LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. HANDLE OF THE PREP COOLER WITH HAM AND ITALIAN BEEF BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Mar 1, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 28, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA DISPENSING ICE CHUTE IN THE DINING ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Nov 21, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT TOP/COVER OF GREASE BOX WITH HEAVY RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT.-------ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF STORAGE RACKS INSIDE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/RE CAULK AROUND MOP SINK IN REAR FIRST FLOOR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND WALLS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FIRST FLOOR AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Jun 17, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER #6 (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 42.4F). NOTED CHICKEN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 46.8F, 47.8F, BARBECUE CHICKEN AT 48.9F, 48.2F, REFRIED BEANS AT 48.7F, SLICED HAM AT 48.5F, CHICKEN WINGS AT 49.8F, 48.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $60.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPER FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT (BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). NOTED WATER POOLING AT THE SAID FLOOR DRAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN 1ST FLOOR REAR AREA.---------LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE PIZZA DOUGH/SAUCE WALK-IN COOLER (REAR OUTSIDE AREA) OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
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Jan 30, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Dec 26, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE WORKING REFRIGERTION AND STEM THERMOMETERS.
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Apr 29, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER UNIT, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, GROUND 1/4# OF GROUND BEEF AT 57 F, 1# GOAT CHEEZE AT 54F, ANCHOVIES 1/4# AT 54F, 1 1/2# OF GIARDINERA AT 54F, ECT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. FOOD DISCARDED; APPROXIAMENT WEIGHT 20IBS; VALUE AT $20.00. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OF BELOW.
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Nov 14, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in 1st floor prep area need cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt prep area by dish machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, bathrooms not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Jun 13, 2011
Tag Removal
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Jun 1, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 48.5F ,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED; TECHNICIAN CAME AND FIXED THE COOLER,INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST BE 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW; BEFORE END OF INSPECTION ,TECHNICIAN SAID PARTS IS NEEDED TO FIX COOLER,TAG COOLER NOT TO BE USED,MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,CHEESE 47.6 ,2 LBS;RAW CALAMARE 3 LBS 47.3F,COOKED CHICKEN WINGS,4 LBS 46.4F,CALAMARE SAUCE,THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING,FRENCH DRESSING,SALAD DRESSING FROM 46.7F -53.3F , 6 PKGS OF CHICKEN SALAD 45.5F ;TOTAL$100.00,10LBS; MANAGER DISCARDED THE FOOD,INSTRUCTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW AND ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW
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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. ATTACHED EQUIPMENT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISH AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL PREP COOLERS AND IN 2 WALK IN COOLERS
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Dec 6, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior ice machine panel, utensils and three compartment sink not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in basement along wallbase and in corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in basement not maintained. Instructed to seal all holes.
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May 12, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No certified food manager on premises when serving and preparating potentially hazardous foods. Meatballs at 150.9F on steamtable and raw chicken in walk in cooler at 42.0F. Instructed that certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Manager on premises at time of inspection does not have original city of Chicago certificate on premises or posted at this time and no letter of vertication of being enrolled in school. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: Dish machine not provided with chemical test kits. Low temp dish machine in basement not provided with test strips for chlorine sanitzer. Establishment not able to properly test chemical ppm of dish machine sanitizer for equipment and utensils. Instructed to provide chemical test strips for dish machine. Serious citation issued 7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves for containers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall in rear not sealed or maintained. Instructed to repaint and seal all openings around pipes.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not proviided for dessert cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer inside all collers visible.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored on second floor. Instructed to remove doors or proper store away from wall and 6 inches off floor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago's Pizza on file is from Apr 2, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chicago's Pizza.
Has Chicago's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chicago's Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago'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 Chicago's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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