Giovannis Pizza

7004 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60707

Pizza

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Giovannis Pizza, the earliest from 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Giovannis Pizza's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

License

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 11, 2019

Routine

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 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.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES, STORAGE SHELVES AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST ATTACH THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE TO THE WASHROOM DOOR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Sep 27, 2017

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Must provide splash guard between 3 compartment sink and exposed hand sink.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving, and exhaust fan not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Broken floor tile by front door shall be repaired/replaced.

Dec 10, 2015

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLAS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Dec 12, 2014

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS/DUST INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,PREP AREA SHELVINGS,PIZZA BOARDS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOOR BENEATH THE PIZZA OVEN IS DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLE IS NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Giovannis Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Giovannis Pizza on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Giovannis Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Giovannis Pizza.

Has Giovannis Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Giovannis Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Giovannis Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Giovannis Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Giovannis Pizza is inspected about once every two years on average.

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