Papa Santiagos Pizzeria
Last inspected: May 21, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2016, Papa Santiagos Pizzeria has 13 inspections in the public record. Papa Santiagos Pizzeria was last inspected on May 21, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Papa Santiagos Pizzeria on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 21, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 14, 2025
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: BOTH HANDWASH SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE, EQUIPMENT IN BASIN OF SINKS. INSTD TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. EQUIPMENT WAS REMOVED FROM BASINS DURING INSPECTION
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Apr 23, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON MULTIPLE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF SPILLAGE AND RESIDUE ON INTERIORS AND DOORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASE STORAGE/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE AREAS ALONG THE BASEBOARD OF THE WALL TO HAVE HOLES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE FURNACE ROOM CONCRETE FLOOR.INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE FOLLOWING: BEHIND THE DOOR, ON CARDBOARD COVERING SHELVING, IN THE CORNER OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, IN THE FURNACE ROOM AROUND THE PERIMETER(BEHIND DOORS STORED), AND BESIDE THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASE STORAGE/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE AREAS ALONG BASEBOARD OF WALL TO HAVE HOLES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED HOLES IN FURNACE ROOM CONCRETE FLOOR.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON MULTIPLE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF SPILLAGE AND RESIDUE ON INTERIORS AND DOORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 3, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/9/22 REPORT 2557059 NOT CORRECTED. 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Jun 9, 2022
Routine
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN MOST COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS HANGING ON HOOKS ABOVE MOP SINK.MUST STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM ROLLING CARTS,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER,FLOOR MIXER,ALL SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT PREMISES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 3, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXIT DOOR. NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 16, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS NOT ACCESSIBLE, UNCLEAN UTENSILS IN BASINS OF SINKS. INSTD TO REMOVE AND HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS
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Aug 23, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/20/2018 REPORT 2222659: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATE AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Sep 20, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 ALL CUTTING BOARDS WORN AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A) TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS
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Sep 28, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEW RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT AND BEHIND COUNTER COOLERS INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE DOUGH ROLLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE SIDE OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Apr 6, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION. USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP.
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Oct 27, 2016
License
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WHERE DOUGH IS PREPARED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. MUST INSTALL A DOOR OR OTHER BARRIER WHERE THE COUNTERTOP ENDS THAT EXTENDS TO THE EXTERIOR WALL THAT PREVENTS THE PUBLIC FROM ACCESSING THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO MUST INSTALL A SNEEZEGUARD OR OTHER TYPE OF BARRIER AT THE COUNTERTOP NEXT TO THE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ARE NEEDED TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORING IN THE BASEMENT IS DAMAGED AND IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR THE CONCRETE FLOORING IN THE BASEMENT AND COVER WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. SEAL THE CONCRETE ACCESS PANEL IN THE CRAWLSPACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT WALLS AND CEILING. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS. ALL DRYWALL MUST BE COVERED OR PAINTED SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PAINT OR SEAL THE BRICK WALL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRCASE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa Santiagos Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa Santiagos Pizzeria on file is from May 21, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa Santiagos Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Papa Santiagos Pizzeria.
Has Papa Santiagos Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Papa Santiagos Pizzeria have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Papa Santiagos Pizzeria 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 Papa Santiagos Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa Santiagos Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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