Paisanos Pizza & Wings

3500 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Pizza

Last inspected: May 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Paisanos Pizza & Wings appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated May 1, 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 four violations each.

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

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 1, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CEMENT APPLIED ON FLOOR AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE(ROUGH/UNEVEN SURFACE).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. GRIMES ON WALL UNDER HANDWASHING SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SEAL BROKEN CEILING TILES AROUND PIPES AT REAR PREP AREA ABOVE MOP SINK AND PREP TABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES IS REQUIRED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR STORAGE ARE DISCHARGE HOSE IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

Nov 15, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Dec 12, 2023

License

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO VERIFICATION AVAILABLE THAT EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASE TRNSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOPSINK IN REAR PREP (DISHWASHING AREA). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND FRONT AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP, WASHROOMS)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD BEHIND COUNTER TOP INFRONT PREP SERVING AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD INSIDE/AROUND MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paisanos Pizza & Wings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paisanos Pizza & Wings on file is from May 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paisanos Pizza & Wings?

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

Has Paisanos Pizza & Wings' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paisanos Pizza & Wings have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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