Cochiaros Pizza #2

4741 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 28 inspections at Cochiaros Pizza #2, the earliest from 2010. On Jan 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited 18 times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Cochiaros Pizza #2 on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

28
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-SERVE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN DINING AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, CONTAMINATING ICE AS IT IS RETREIVED FORM MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SEASONINGS, AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES TRHOUGHOUT FRONT SERVICE AND IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED, MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
74
Feb 6, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 30LBS OF PORK AT 61.2F-63.6F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 30LBS AT $52.20. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
22
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED SUCH AS CHICKEN, PORK AND PASTA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
23
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
35
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN WALK IN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON LOWER INTERIOR AND SIDE EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER,
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
61
Jun 14, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND INSIDE THE 3-DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON LOWER INTERIOR AND SIDE EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND UTILITY SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS
58
70
Jun 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
33
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. CHICKEN BREAST AT 49.3F, CHICKEN WINGS AT 49.0F AND EGGS AT 54.8F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
22
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING WHEN WATER FROM THREE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
48
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN WALK IN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND INSIDE THE 3-DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON LOWER INTERIOR AND SIDE EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND UTILITY SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS
58
47
Jun 13, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, FREEZER, AND PREP TABLES.
49
95
May 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT PROVIDED ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARD FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARD. MUST ALSO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOOD ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
25
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, FREEZER, AND PREP TABLES.
49
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER IN THE ALLEY.
54
82
Aug 16, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE FROM WALK-IN COOLER AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND INSIDE THE 3-DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE AND ON THE EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN AND THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS/GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOODS AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE VALID NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
57
78
Aug 9, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS; ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
25
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN PIZZA SPATULAS STORED IN BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN DRY LOCATION WHERE THEY ARE NOT EXPOSED TO CONTAMINATION.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE FROM WALK-IN COOLER AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND INSIDE THE 3-DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE AND ON THE EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN AND THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS/GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOODS AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE VALID NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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64
Nov 24, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PIZZA PREP AREA . MUST INSTALL A DEDICATED HAND SINK, WITH COLD/HOT PLUMBER WATER; SOAP/PAPER TOWELS; AND A HAND WASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF 2-DOOR PREP PIZZA COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PIZZA FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
58
74
Nov 15, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PIZZA PREP AREA . MUST INSTALL A DEDICATED HAND SINK, WITH COLD/HOT PLUMBER WATER; SOAP/PAPER TOWELS; AND A HAND WASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2453533 ON 10/19/2020. #49 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON LOWER INTERIOR AND SIDE EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
60
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITYFOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
40
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
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PIZZA FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF 2-DOOR PREP PIZZA COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AND VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND UTILITY SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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43
Oct 27, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE PIZZA IS DISPENSED. MUST INSTALL A DEDICATED HAND SINK, WITH COLD/HOT PLUMBER WATER; SOAP/PAPER TOWELS; AND A HAND WASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON LOWER INTERIOR AND SIDE EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 WAY SPLITTER WITH HOSE ON FAUCET OF UTILITY SINK. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON 2 WAY SPLITTER/HOSES.
51
82
Oct 19, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE PIZZA IS DISPENSED. MUST INSTALL A DEDICATED HAND SINK, WITH COLD/HOT PLUMBER WATER; SOAP/PAPER TOWELS; AND A HAND WASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER DRAIN HOSE FROM WALK IN COOLER ROUTED INTO BASIN OF HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE DRAIN HOSES. HAND SINK MUST ONLY BE USED FOR HANDWASHING, AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN HOSES TO FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT.
36
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC USED AS A DRAIN COVER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON LOWER INTERIOR AND SIDE EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 WAY SPLITTER WITH HOSE ON FAUCET OF UTILITY SINK. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON 2 WAY SPLITTER/HOSES.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL, AND STAINED CEILING TILE OF RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
55
64
Aug 12, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER 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.
23
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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86
Aug 2, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE LIST OF 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. CITATION ISSUED.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER 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.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT PROVIDED ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT WHICH STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNED ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2261911 ON 2/13/19: 47 - REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. 49 - CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER, DEEP FRYERS AND VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. 55 - CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. 56 - THE LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE FREEZER. MUST REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD. 57 - OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. 58 - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
55
61
Feb 13, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES PROVIDED FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT PROVIDED ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT WHICH STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNED ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER, DEEP FRYERS AND VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 THE LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE FREEZER. MUST REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Feb 5, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 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 PROVIDE 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: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES PROVIDED FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT PROVIDED ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT WHICH STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNED ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE COLD AND HOT FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE DUMPSTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER, DEEP FRYERS AND VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE FREEZER. MUST REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jan 4, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE GRILL IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON SHELVING LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED REMOVE DUST, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL NEXT TO VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 17, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND TORN DOOR GASKETS AND WORN CUTTING BOARD ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,DAMAGED INTERIOR PANEL ON FAR RIGHT DOOR OF PIZZA PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS AND ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,ALL PREP & REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FLOOR MIXER,DOLLY UNDER MIXER,CAN OPENER BLADE,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,LOWER CABINET AT SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS , SERVICE COUNTER AREA,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS,EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL IN BETWEEN FRONT AND MIDDLE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PIZZA PREP AREA NEAR OVEN AND BURNTOUT LIGHT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3- SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT AND FRONT GLASS CONDIMENT COOLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Aug 30, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT DINING CHAIRS SEATS WITH RIPS/EXPOSED FOAM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE. ALSO NEED TO REPLACE THE TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE REAR 3 DOOR CONDIMENT COOLER.
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Apr 28, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS, AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, GRILLS, FRYER DOORS, REMOVE FLOUR FROM COMPRESSORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN IN THE CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Jul 24, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOP NOT STORED PROPERLY. TO CLOSE TO FOOD. MUST BSTORE APPROPRIATELY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 16, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR PREP COOLER,MISSING GLASS ON TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT,TORN SEATS IN DINING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,OVEN,PREP COOLER,ALL SHELVING UNITS,UNUSED COOLER,FLOOR MIXER,WINDOW SILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN TOILET ROOM,MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DAMAGED WALLS AND TRIM.MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLES ON MOPSINK.
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Oct 9, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED RIBS RANGING FROM46.3F-54.7F IN A LARGE PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BIN IN WALK IN COOLER.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 50LBS.$100.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND NO SOAP.HOT WATER WAS TURNED OFF UNDERNEATH SINK.MANAGER TURNED WATER BACK ON AND PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1329703 2/10/14 NOT CORRECTED #30-FOUND SOME FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER.MUST PROPERLY DATE FOOD ITEMS.#32-WALK IN COOLER SHELVING/RACKS THAT HAD PEELING PAINT/RUST SHALL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED.#33-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF WALK IN COOLER SHELVING/RACKS NOT CLEAN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.#34-FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT,COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.BROKEN,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA SHALL BE REPAIRED/REPLACED.#35-DAMAGED/STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA SHALL BE REPAIRED/REPLACED.#38-EXHAUST VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN NEEDS CLEANING.MUST REPAIR,REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON PIZZA PREP COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR PREP COOLER,MISSING GLASS ON TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT,TORN SEATS IN DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,OVEN,PREP COOLER,ALL SHELVING UNITS,UNUSED COOLER,FLOOR MIXER,WINDOW SILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN TOILET ROOM,MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DAMAGED WALLS AND TRIM.MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPEMENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLES ON MOPSINK.
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Feb 10, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler and reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in 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 not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Broken, damaged floor tiles in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area shall be repaired/replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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May 2, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR CUP DISPENSER UNITS, TO PROTECT CUPS FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, TOPS AND SIDES, AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS AND HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLES IN WALL AND CHIPPING PAINT, WALL AND CORNERS OF WALL AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY ONE DESIGNATED AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Jan 25, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards not maintained attached on prep cooler. Instructed to replace worn cutting boards.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table, cooking equipment, utensils, sinks, storage racks in walk-in cooler and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers and ceiling tile not maintained. Instructed to replace all worn ceiling tile and detail clean light covers.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Rear exposed hand sink hot water leaking from faucet. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
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Jan 18, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Outside grease box and garbage dumpster not maintained or rodent proofed. Exterior of grease box is encrusted with waste grease on top lid and sides and dripping to ground. Also, garbage dumpster has broken lid with hole on top of plastic lid. Instructed to replace broken garbage dumpster lid and have tight fitting and detail clean exterior of grease box and ground to prevent rodent nuisances. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards not maintained attached on prep cooler. Instructed to replace worn cutting boards.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table, cooking equipment, utensils, sinks, storage racks in walk-in cooler and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers and ceiling tile not maintained. Instructed to replace all worn ceiling tile and detail clean light covers.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Rear exposed hand sink hot water leaking from faucet. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
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Jan 5, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. MUST REPLACE OLD/WORN OUT CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN.--- MUST CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE CONTAINER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. NOTED GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.--- NOTED WATER DRIPPING CONSTANTLY FROM FAUCET AT MOP SINK. MUST FIX.
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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 VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cochiaros Pizza #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cochiaros Pizza #2 on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cochiaros Pizza #2?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 18 times, more than any other issue at Cochiaros Pizza #2.

Has Cochiaros Pizza #2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cochiaros Pizza #2 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cochiaros Pizza #2 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 Cochiaros Pizza #2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cochiaros Pizza #2 is inspected around two times per year on average.