Onesti Pizzeria

2755 W 71St St, Chicago, IL 60629
Italian
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Onesti Pizzeria has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 22, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Onesti Pizzeria's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR, FREEZERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP AREA SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE DISPLAY COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND/OR CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 HOLES IN THE CEILING AT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND/OR SEAL.
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70
Oct 17, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN DISREPAIR, EXPOSING INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 5, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN ON THE FRAMEWORK OF THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF CEILING AND WALLS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 13, 2022
License
6 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
40
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Onesti Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Onesti Pizzeria on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Onesti Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Onesti Pizzeria.

Has Onesti Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Onesti Pizzeria have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Onesti Pizzeria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Onesti Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Onesti Pizzeria is inspected roughly once per year on average.