Natys Pizza 26
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
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Public records show 19 inspections at Natys Pizza 26 stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Natys Pizza 26 scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROPANE TANKS STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PROPANE TANKS FROM INSIDE PREMISES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES AND TRAYS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL PIZZA BOXES AND TRAYS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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May 6, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH 1/4 IN GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND INSTALL DOOR SWEEP.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSER TUBE FROM COLD HOLD UNIT DRAINING INTO HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MOVE TUBE TO PROPERLY DRAIN INTO FLOOR DRAIN OR MOP SINK.
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Dec 10, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12 NOTED WIPING CLOTH ON PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVE GERASE ON THE OUTSIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOOR AROUND IT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS AROUND IT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Nov 27, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING (LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA). INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER FLOOR WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 2 BURNER GAS STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE STORE FROM PREMISES
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Oct 14, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA AND UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORAGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 28, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER, Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINKS IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM FOR FEMININE SANITARY NEEDS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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May 3, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (HAM, LETTUCE, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE PIZZA/PREP AREA IN THE BACK KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 3, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments:MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN REAR UPPER LEVEL PREP AREA.
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Mar 23, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN BETWEEN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER.ALSO.APPX."1/2-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF BASEMENT DOOR AND 1ST FL.REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLUTTER.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/23/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER,TORN CHAIR SEATS IN DINING AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD TABLE TOP IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FRYER CABINET,DOUGH COOLER,REACH IN FREEZER .
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DEBRIS FROM BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL OUTLET COVER IN REAR OVER CHEST FREEZER,HOLE IN WALL AT BACKDOOR,DAMAGED WALL AND BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN REAR UPPER LEVEL PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE BINS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,POP AND OTHER ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA,STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY AWAY FROM FOOD.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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Jul 13, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING UNIT TO REMOVE ANY DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
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Jun 7, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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May 11, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOME DUST OBSERVED IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
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Aug 6, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Jun 16, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN DOOR GASKET AT REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR. REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
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Feb 7, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME OPEN PREPARED FOODS ARE NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED, LABEL AND DATE OPEN FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: A PIECE OF RAW WOOD WAS INSTALLED NEXT TO THE SANDWICH PREP AREA, SEAL THE RAW WOOD.
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May 10, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF PIZZA DOUGH COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER/AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE CLOSET IN REAR AREA STORAGE ROOM/OFFICE. SOME EQUIPMENT STORED THERE (FRYERS).
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Mar 9, 2011
Routine
6 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER,CHEST FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR,TORN SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.
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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 DEEP FRYER.
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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 UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT .
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS & LOBBY,MISSING DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR,HOLES IN WALLS ABOVE PIZZA PREP COOLER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BOTH PREP AREAS & TOILET ROOM.
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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.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON REAR PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELDS.
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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.CHEST FREEZERS.
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Mar 9, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; FREEZERS, CAN OPENER, CHEST FREEZERS AND FRONT AREA STORAGE SHELVES.
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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 FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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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 SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES NEAR CEILING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE NECCESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Natys Pizza 26 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Natys Pizza 26 on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Natys Pizza 26?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Natys Pizza 26.
Has Natys Pizza 26's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Natys Pizza 26 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Natys Pizza 26 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 Natys Pizza 26 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Natys Pizza 26 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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