Pan Y Pizza Pa' Ya
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
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Pan Y Pizza Pa' Ya appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “previous core violation corrected” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 1, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/13/2025, REPORT #2613698. #55-OBSERVED TOILET ROOM IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER AND STORAGE ITEMS. MUST CAP OFF WASH BOWL AND TOILET WATER LINE AND ORGANIZE ITEMS OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM TOILET ROOM. #58- OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT FOOD HELD PAST EXPIRATION DATE. OBSERVED STUFFED BEEF, CHICKEN, AND POTATO WITH PREPARATION DATED 3-5-25, SALSA MADE WITH CHOPPED FRESH TOMATO WITH A PREPARATION DATE OF 2-27-25, AND EMPANADAS WITH A PREP DATE OF 3-6-2025. DAY 1 COUNTS AS THE FIRST PREP DAY AND CAN BE HELD FOR 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/21/2024, REPORT #2589848. #58-- 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN THEM. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TEA INSIDE OPEN CUP ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE OPEN CUP FROM PREP AREA AND STORE IN SEPARATE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS. EMPLOYEE REMOVED CUP FROM PREP AREA.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNAGE POSTED ABOVE MOP SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE SIGNAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER AND STORAGE ITEMS. MUST CAP OFF WASH BOWL AND TOILET WATER LINE AND ORGANIZE ITEMS OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM TOILET ROOM.
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Feb 21, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 13, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 02/10/2023 INSPECTION, REPORT #2571152 NOT CORRECTED: #51-A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION,OBTAINING WATER,AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED AT FRONT COFFEE/FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 10, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)--OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15--OBSERVED LARGE BAKING MIXING BOWL AFFIXED, NOT DETACHABLE, LOCATED AT REAR NORTH-WEST PREP AREA TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURES FOR ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING OF MENTIONED BAKING MIXING EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 4-301.16--A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION,OBTAINING WATER,AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED AT FRONT COFFEE/FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12-- BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE,COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINE AND UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Feb 6, 2023
License
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING REFRIGERATION UNIT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE:1 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.0 F).INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN THE WATER IS FILLED AND RELEASED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE,COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINE AND UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR AND THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BAKING MIXING BOWL AFFIXED, NOT DETACHABLE, LOCATED AT REAR NORTH-WEST PREP AREA TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURES FOR ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING OF MENTIONED BAKING MIXING EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION,OBTAINING WATER,AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED AT FRONT COFFEE/FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pan Y Pizza Pa' Ya last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pan Y Pizza Pa' Ya on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pan Y Pizza Pa' Ya?
Across the inspection record, “previous core violation corrected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pan Y Pizza Pa' Ya.
Has Pan Y Pizza Pa' Ya's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pan Y Pizza Pa' Ya have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pan Y Pizza Pa' Ya 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 Pan Y Pizza Pa' Ya inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pan Y Pizza Pa' Ya is inspected around two times per year on average.
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