Luganos Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2025
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Score
Public records show 20 inspections at Luganos Pizza stretching back to 2010. On Feb 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged 13 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LITTER AND DEBRIS BEHIND COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLERS TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Dec 19, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE STAINED CEILING TILE ON PREMISE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 12, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 50 RODENT DROPPING NOTED DURING INSPECTION. RODENT ACTIVITY WAS NOTED ALONG THE WALL BASES IN THE BASEMENT AND IN FRONT OF THE DOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE ON THE WALL NEAR THE ENTRANCE BASEMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN THE HOLE ON THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE STAINED CEILING TILE ON PREMISE.
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Aug 1, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA #10 CAN OPENER, AND SLICER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR 1ST COOLER, AND MICROWAVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BOTH 3 COMPARTMENTS SINKS 1 ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND THE ONE IN THE BASEMENT SPRAYER ONLY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NOZZLE THAT REACHES ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS.
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Feb 10, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT SLICER,#10 CAN OPENER, AND LARGE FLOOR MIXERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO REAR PREP MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, 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 WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING,AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT COOLER. ALSO CLEAN REAR PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON OUTSIDE BASEMENT STEPS AND LANDING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Mar 30, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 21, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 7 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED OVER 75 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES COOKS AND SERVES PIZZA AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH THEIR CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FRENCH FRIES AND CHICKEN WINGS STORED IN SEPARATE CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN A PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WHICH CAN BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DOUGH SHEETER WITH EXCESS FLOUR, MICROWAVE, DEEP FRYER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, HANDSINKS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. SEAL THE OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 26, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 24, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA DISCONNECTED, UNABLE TO USE. INSTD TO REPAIR SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OVER 25 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. REAR 1ST FLOOR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED AT SIDE OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS, MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLBASE AND IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOOSE, CRACKED, MISSING WALLTILES AT EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BASE OF WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE SAME. REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM WALLS IN MENS TOILET ROOM. SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR STAIRWELL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.
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Nov 13, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 STANDING MIXERS IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN WITH CAKED ON FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAND AND MAINTAIN STANDING MIXERS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN CEILING IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTS WITHIN WOMENS ANDMENS ROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT EXPOSED HADNSINK IN KITCHEN ON 1ST FLOOR. FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 25, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN SODA DISPENSER NOZZLES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODE DISPENSER NOZZLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN COVER MISSING ON FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCEAN UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR ON HANDSINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR SO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK LEAKING IN BASEMENT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Jun 17, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT BASEMENT AREA NOT LABEL MUST PROVIDE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1 STOPPER MISSING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE ALSO MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN NINTERIOR OF UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND MUST REMOVE IF NOT IN USE ALSO CLEAN FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEED CLEANING OF DUST
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Jan 30, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENT,FILTERS ABOVE STOVE NEEDS CLEANING OF GREASE AND SOME LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN BASEMENT NEEDS CLEANING NEAR PREP TABLE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL NEAR MIXER MACHINES IN BASEMENT NEEDS CLEANING
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Oct 19, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN HAS FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME OF THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT HAS SOME PEELING PAINT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Mar 20, 2012
Routine
4 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.MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASES.
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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.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
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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 CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
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Aug 3, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BEVERAGE SYRUP LINES LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOW WATER PRESSURE AT BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Nov 23, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 16, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALLS IN PREP AREA,DOOR JAMS OF BOTH TOILET ROOMS,FURNANCE IN DINING AREA,UPPER WALL IN BASEMENT NEAR WALK IN COOLER.PEST CONTROL WAS ON SITE UPON MY INSPECTION.
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Sep 22, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 17, 2010
Routine
12 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCK ROACH INFESTATION THROUGHOUT PREMISES MORE THAN 40 CRAWLING IN & OUT OF CRACKS & CREVICES IN WALLS IN PREP AREA,UNDER SERVICE COUNTER,WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT,DOOR JAMS OF WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE CABINETS AT SERVICE COUNTER.ALSO SIDE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG SIDE.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.HAVE PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/17/10.
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* 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 ONE ON SITE WITH A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.(PIZZA, SPAGHETTI,SALAD)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. OBSERVED COMPARTMENT SINK NOT BEING MAINTAINED. WHEN WATER IS LET OUT OF 2 COMPARTMENT OR WATER IS JUST RUNNING OUT IT SEEPS INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT. THE DIVIDER IS BROKEN, NOT ABLE TO RINSE OR SANITIZE PROPERLY. NEEDS TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. CITATION ISSUED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS& COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF MOLD ON CEILING IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS AT BOTH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,RUSTY LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,MISSING & DAMAGED OUTLET COVERS,MISSING HANDLE ON DEEP FRYER.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS,FRYERS,CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,SODA MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,FLOOR MIXERS,STOVE.
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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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BASEMENT.REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.
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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.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES AND CRACKS IN WALL TILES.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES & BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN WALLS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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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 OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,LEAKY WATER LINE AT STEAM TABLE.
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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.PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS & FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Luganos Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Luganos Pizza on file is from Feb 6, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Luganos Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Luganos Pizza.
Has Luganos Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Luganos Pizza have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Luganos 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 Luganos Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Luganos Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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