Nancys Pizza
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Nancys Pizza eight times, with records going back to 2019. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Nancys Pizza is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jul 15, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jul 11, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION BY HOODS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOUR, DUST, AND GREASE THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT 83.0F AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100-120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT ADJUSTED THE SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, AND THE WATER IS NOW AT 100F.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO PREP COOLERS WITH AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP ON THE INSIDE/BELT OF THE PIZZA CONVEYOR OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK UNABLE COMPLETELY TO TURN OFF (LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET). OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK IN THE BAR LEAKING FROM THE DRAINAGE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE LIGHTS BURNED OUT INSIDE THE CONVEYOR OVEN VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Jul 14, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 11, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER READING AT 00 PPM INSIDE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. SANITIZER LEVEL MUST BE AT LEAST 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT 90.6F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 20, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA PANS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Sep 17, 2019
License
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY WITHOUT WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND-SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nancys Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nancys Pizza on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nancys Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nancys Pizza.
Has Nancys Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nancys Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nancys 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 Nancys Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nancys Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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