Conte's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2010, Conte's Pizzeria has 22 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “proper cooling methods used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Conte's Pizzeria on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN WITH RED METAL SECURITY GATE NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOF BARRIER AS A MEANS OF KEEPING UNWATED PEST OUT WHEN REAR DOOR IS OPEN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AS IT SITS RIGHT NECT TO THE HOT HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLING UNIT SHELVING IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 21, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SOAP DISPENSER ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE DISPENSER AND PROVIDE ONLY AT HANDWASH SINKS
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO HAVE SELF CLOSING DOOR, OPENS TO PREP AREA
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Aug 1, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 11, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: DOORS OF PIZZA PREP COOLER NOT ALIGNED, MAKING DOORS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY
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Jun 13, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PIZZA PREP COOLER: LARGE CONTAINER OF SAUSAGE AT 53.6F, AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 55.9F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PIZZA PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO HAVE ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND CONTACT CDPH FOR REINSPECTION OF COOLER PRIOR TO USING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DOORS OF PIZZA PREP COOLER NOT ALIGNED, MAKING DOORS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SURFACE ON SHELVING UNIT ABOVE PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTD TO SEAL SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Jan 26, 2023
License
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PROPERLY SEALED AT BOTTOM TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PROPER WEATHER STRIP.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE SINK STOPPPER MISSING FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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May 19, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAN SAME.
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Nov 29, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL WHEELS OF FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: GARGAGE CAN KN RESTROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING IN CORNERS WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 14, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BULK BINS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 7, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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 FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BULK BINS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 18, 2019
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND 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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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 11, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 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 FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 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 EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2458722 ON 8-13-18: 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, PREP TABLES, AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND 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 OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARD IN NORTHWEST CORNER BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA, CREVICES ALONG BASEBOARDS ALONG SOUTH WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA, DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND FLOOR ALONG WALL NEAR REACH-IN FREEZER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 13, 2018
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-203.11(A) OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH PROPER AMOUNT OF CHLORINE SANITIZER. CORE VIOLARION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 OBSERVED THE CHAR GRILL, INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CORE VIOLATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTER IN REAR YARD, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. CORE VIOLATION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATION.
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Jan 31, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN REAR NOT CLEAN AND WORN, DISCOLORED SURFACE. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMTER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 20, 2016
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CHEST FREEZER LID AND GASKETS OF FRONT PREP COOLERS IN DISREPAIR AND TAPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZER LID AND GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE WHERE FLOOR TILES HAVE SHIFTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS MISSING OR BLOWN IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING RESTROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE LEAKING. ALSO OBSERVED A RANGE NOT UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AND PLACE THE RANGE UNDER THE HOOD AS REQUIRED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Jan 25, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED ORIGINALLY DOCUMENTED ON 5-11-15 REPORT# 1537881. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH THE STATE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER OR BETTER ORGANIZE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH THE STATE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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May 11, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER FLAT GRILL, FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND AND AREUND FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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Apr 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AROUND THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Mar 7, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FRONT CHAR GRILL, CLEAN PIZZA COOLER INTERIOR/EXTERIOR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE COOLER PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND REAR LARGE MIXER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL BEHIND PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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Mar 26, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT 3 DOOR COOLER AND REAR WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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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 FRONT HOOD AND FILTERS, AND REAR 2 BURNER STOVE.
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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 REAR CEILING AND WALLS OR REPAINT.
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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.OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE FRONT HAND SINK NEED TO REPAIR
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Jan 24, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING REMOVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 21, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 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. REMOVE PLASTIC LINING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE NEEDED DETAILED CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Conte's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Conte's Pizzeria on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Conte's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Conte's Pizzeria.
Has Conte's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Conte's Pizzeria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Conte's Pizzeria 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 Conte's Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Conte's Pizzeria is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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