Chuck's Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Chuck's Pizza, the earliest from 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 8, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up nine times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Chuck's Pizza's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE FRONT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE, SIDES, HANDLES AND ALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR EACH AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS DOOR SHOULD CLOSE ON ITS ON HELPING STAFF PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM TOUCH THE DOOR HANDLE AFTER WASHING HANDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND WALL SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR GARAGE/STORAGE AREA APPROX 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS...THE REAR REACH IN COOLING UNIT AREA BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR APPROX 20 DROPPINGS... THE REAR STORAGE AREA APPROX 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE CORNERS NEAR THE DOOR AND APPROX 5 BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER...AND APPROX 10-15 BEHIND THE COOLING UNIT IN THE FRONT AREA ACROSS FROM THE CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE A SERVICE PRIOR TO RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF 10/08/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR EACH AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND WALL SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE FRONT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE, SIDES, HANDLES AND ALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS DOOR SHOULD CLOSE ON ITS ON HELPING STAFF PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM TOUCH THE DOOR HANDLE AFTER WASHING HANDS.
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Jun 26, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP-UP, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUIDLUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Nov 23, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: REPEAT-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010
3
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 11/13/19 REPORT# 2345477-#57-NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.# 58- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES INSIDE OF COOLERS WITH BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR AND MOP SINK ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Nov 13, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
5
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS, FLOUR, ETC ON SHELVING UNDER FRONT COUNTER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, MISSING CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND OPENINGS ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS AND DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS AND ALONG BASEBOAARDS IN PREP AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR OPEN WINDOW IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Nov 5, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUDNATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILABLE. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS, FLOUR, ETC ON SHELVING UNDER FRONT COUNTER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, MISSING CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND OPENINGS ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS AND DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS AND ALON BASEBOAARDS IN PREP AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR OPEN WINDOW IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Nov 7, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO APPLY FOR RECIPROCITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER WASHBOWL. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM (MECHANICAL OR OPEN WINDOW).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES UNUSED DINING AREA (CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION).
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Jun 11, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SHAWKAT TO APPLY FOR RECIPROCITY AT HWC 30 E LAKE ST ROOM 1131 PHONE 1-312-553-5807.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FANGUARD DUSTY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO CLEAN CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER DUSTY.
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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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Sep 29, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chuck's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chuck's Pizza on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chuck's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Chuck's Pizza.
Has Chuck's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chuck's Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chuck'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 Chuck's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chuck's Pizza is inspected about once every two years on average.
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