Pat's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
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Score
Public records show 18 inspections at Pat's Pizzeria stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 25, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
18
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK FOOD CONTAINER(BREADCRUMBS) AT PIZZA PREP STATION. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENS TOILET ROOM DOOR ADJACENT TO DINING ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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86
Nov 22, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE PIZZA PREPARATION AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO MONITOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOLER IN WARMEST AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 - OBSERVED GASKET OF RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF SALAD AREA PREPARATION COOLER TO BE TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKET.
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Nov 15, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN CORNERS OF ROOM IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS, CANNED GOODS, AND PAPER GOODS ARE STORED. OBSERVED 15 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT WATER HEATER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF RAT DROPPINGS, AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER WITH An EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED CURRENT PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS PIZZA, SAUSAGE, AND MEATBALLS ARE HANDLED AND PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND PIZZA BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE LOCATION OFF MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING AND PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET OF RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF SALAD AREA PREPARATION COOLER TO BE TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKET.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF COMPLETION. ENSURE ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ANY MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING, AS WELL AS ALL OTHER MANAGERS TO MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK NEXT TO SALAD PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN INDICATING EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE PIZZA PREPARATION AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO MONITOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOLER IN WARMEST AREA.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CANNED GOODS AND BOXED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE LOCATION OFF MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT FACILITY STORED ON PREPARATION TABLES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN APPROPRIATE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES, BOWLS, AND PANS ON MAIN PREP LINE SHELVES TO BE STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ITEMS OR PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Aug 5, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 22, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-25-2020, REPORT#2386446 #37) 3-302.12: LABEL DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS WITH A COMMON NAME #47) 4-201.11: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA, REPAIR/REPLACE #55)6-501.114: A SHOWER HEAD IS STILL INSTALLED IN THE DOUGH ROOM ABOVE COUNTER TOP OF THE RAVIOLI MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SEAL THE WALL(SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE) #57)2-102.13: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEE #58) 2-102.13: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT FOLLOWING AREA: AT MAIN PREP AREA,PIZZA AREA AND DOUGH ROOM. IF HANDWASHING SINK IS INSTALLED OUTSIDE BY THE DOOR OF DOUGH ROOM,PRESENT DOOR MUST BE REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Aug 25, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE, CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED(0ppm). INSTRUCTED TO SET THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOR ALL DISHWARE. DISH MACHINE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER. GIVEN C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. ON 8-28-2020 LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE ABLE TO DISPENSE CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER,100ppm. UN-TAGGED UNIT.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT FOLLOWING AREA: AT MAIN PREP AREA,PIZZA AREA AND DOUGH ROOM. IF HANDWASHING SINK IS INSTALLED OUTSIDE BY THE DOOR OF DOUGH ROOM,PRESENT DOOR MUST BE REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES.ALSO MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL MOPS BROOM AND DUST PANS MUST BE CLEAN AND HANGED REMOVE FROM YELLOW BUCKET
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL DRY FOOD INGREDIENT WITH A COMMON NAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA, REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER PIPE IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID COVER FOR RECEPTACLE AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: A SHOWER HEAD IS STILL INSTALLED AT DOUGH ROOM ABOVE COUNTER TOP OF THE RAVIOLI MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SEAL WALL(SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GRIME ON FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS AND RUST FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Sep 26, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN BEER COOLER IN PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS IN WALK IN BEER & FOOD COOLERS. REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDEL OFF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR, AND DEFROST 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER NEXT TO 2-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MOUNTED KNIFE RACK. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT & GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM WHEEL CASTERS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT OFFICE, AND REPLACE DAMAGE FLOOR TILE IN MEN ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP. ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, AND MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS; (BOOKS, CLOTHING) FROM PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA NEXT TO 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jul 8, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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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 MAIN PREP AREA 3- DOOR PREP COOLER ,PIZZA PREP AREA LARGE 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND SALAD COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PIZZA WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS , COMPRESSOR UNIT AND ROLLING CART,DOUGH MACHINE,FLOOR MIXER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA & DOUGH PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PIZZA WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPLACE WORN & TORN FLOOR MATS IN MAIN PREP AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN DOUGH PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM,LOOSE WALL TRIM NEAR PRINTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM,LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET AT FAR RIGHT 3- COMP SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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70
Jun 29, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 8- 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN DINING ROOM.ALSO BOTH REAR DRIVER DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED APPX.'1" ALONG BOTTOM AND TOP OF EXTERIOR GLASS DOOR AND INTERIOR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM DOOR SWEEP BROKEN.MUST REPAIR DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/29/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED AT THIS TIME SUCH AS (CHICKEN,PASTA,MARINARA SAUCE,ITALIAN SAUSAGE)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-0120
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM RUSTY PREP TABLE WHERE LARGE BLACK DIRTY DISHES BUSS PANS ARE LOCATED AND CHEMICAL ROLLING CART.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MAIN PREP AREA 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,PIZZA PREP AREA LARGE 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,SALAD PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PIZZA WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS , COMPRESSOR UNIT AND ROLLING CART,DOUGH MACHINE,FLOOR MIXER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA & DOUGH PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PIZZA WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPLACE WORN & TORN FLOOR MATS IN MAIN PREP AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN DOUGH PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM,LOOSE WALL TRIM NEAR PRINTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM,LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET AT FAR RIGHT 3- COMP SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Aug 20, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LID FOR THE SMALL ICE BIN CLOSE TO THE COFFEE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER (WITH DUST BUILT-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP RFYER,COOLER AND GRILL (WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE CHOPPING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL, DEEP FRYER, STOVE AND COOLER) IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT IN THE WASHROOMS (WITH DUST BUILD-UP).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ORGANIZE ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT,TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR.
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78
Dec 19, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-25-13 NOT CORRECTED. #30-BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.#32- COUNTER TOP AT WATER DISPENSER AT SODA STATION IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED PRESSED WOOD. COUNTER TOP AT PIZZA DOUGH ROLLING PREP IN SAME CONDITION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES.#34- ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE AND FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE UNDER STORAGE SHELVING FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.#43-COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING FOR CLEAN GLASSWARE AND LIQUOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN PIZZA PREP THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Mar 25, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COUNTER TOP AT WATER DISPENSER AT SODA STATION IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED PRESSED WOOD. COUNTER TOP AT PIZZA DOUGH ROLLING PREP IN SAME CONDITION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES. METAL SIDING OF SHELVING ABOVE COOKS LINE COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND PEELING. MUST RE-SEAL/REPAIR. INTERIOR DOOR OF PIZZA PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER ( THREE DOOR, FAR LEFT) WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OF CLEAN PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES ON FLOOR AS SHELVING FOR CLEAN CONTAINERS. ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE AND FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE UNDER STORAGE SHELVING FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT NOZZLE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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78
Jul 29, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS(BOTTOM PART)GREASE BUILD UP, ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR (TOP AND BOTTOM PART) OF ICE MACHINE MINERAL BUILD-UP.REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP IN CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA.
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Jul 28, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:ROAST BEEF AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46.4F; COOKED GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 45.1F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46.1F; MEAT BALLS AT TEMP OF 44.4F TO 46F.ALL FOOD WAS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER, NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 23 VALUE 33.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073316-13
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, WE(MANAGER AND I) OBSERVED WASTE GREASE OIL CONTAINER WITH WASTE OIL ON TOP THE LID AND DANGLING FROM SIDE OF THE CONTAINER ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND, KEEP IT CLEAN TO MINIMIZE RODENT / INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000073316-13
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-5- 2010,REPORT # 154266. # 38-REMOVED UTILITY MOP SINK MUST BE REPLACED. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORTS FROM 11-24-06 #123539, 10-28-05 #100739 AND LICENSE INSPECTION BY THIS INSPECTOR ON 7-19-05 #95157 ALL INDICATE A UTILITY MOP SINK IN THE REAR AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 H000073317-14
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS TO STORE FOOD.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS(BOTTOM PART)GREASE BUILD UP, ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR (TOP AND BOTTOM PART) OF ICE MACHINE MINERAL BUILD-UP.REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP IN CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. SWEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA(WALL DEBRIS).
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Jul 27, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 5, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN ICE MACHINE BIN AND UPPER INTERIOR WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT USE UNTIL SANITIZED AND INSPECTED BY C.D.P.H.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION SWISHER BRAND CHEMICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH ATTACHED HOSE TO NOZZLE OF PREP/DISH DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK TO DISPENSE WATER WITH PORTIONED CHEMICALS. SWISHER REPRESENTATIVE ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND REMOVED CHEMICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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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 NOT USE TINFOIL OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING.
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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.ALL ITEMS IN DRY FOODS STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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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.STAINED WALL NEXT TO TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MUST CLEAN. WALL BASE BOARD IN SAME WASHROOM MISSING/BROKEN, MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. WALLS IN DOUGH ROLLING ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE FLOUR MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REMOVED UTILITY MOP SINK MUST BE REPLACED. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORTS FROM 11-24-06 #123539, 10-28-05 #100739 AND LICENSE INSPECTION BY THIS INSPECTOR ON 7-19-05 #95157 ALL INDICATE A UTILITY MOP SINK IN THE REAR AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pat's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pat's Pizzeria on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pat's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Pat's Pizzeria.
Has Pat's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pat's Pizzeria have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pat's 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 Pat's Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pat's Pizzeria is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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