Pazzo's
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2025
90
Score
Pazzo's appears in inspection records 22 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Pazzo's is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using Plastic disposable spoons in food production, Instructed to use proper scoops.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Meat slicer not clean around the blade housing, Instructed to clean and maintain.
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90
May 13, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Condensation noted at walk-in cooler cooling lines, instructed to insulate cold lines.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Unable to locate back flow prevention device for ice maker, instructed to expose.
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Nov 15, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE VENTS IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED HOT BOX STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 14, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SALSA, PASTA)NOT PROPERLY DATED, STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMP SINK SANITIZER BASIN CRACKED. OBSERVED SANITIZER PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM SAID BASIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE SANITIZER BASIN. FOUND PLASTIC WRAP STUFFED UNDER RINSE BASIN DRAIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER (WASTE VALVE) UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. OBSERVED RINSE BASIN PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM WASTE VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR & MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMP AT 75F LOCATED AT SERVER STATION. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF SERVER STATION WATER TEMPERATURE AT 102F. SERVERS MUST USE HANDWSHING SINK LOCATED CLOSER TO DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERTAURE OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Oct 13, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: utensils in use stored in standing water, instructed not keep in room temp standing water.
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Jan 26, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAIN FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING ONT THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 9, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 2, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #55 (MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES IN SAME ROOM) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT# 2345498 DATED FOR 11/13/19 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NON PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES ON THE WALL IN THE BACK OF THE KITCHEN AND IN THE EMPLOYEES TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE JANITOR CLOSET CEILING LIGHT, AND IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 13, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 18 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION PROVIDED ON BAR HAND WASHING SINK, MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38.030(c) CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SALSA, PASTA)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS INCLUDING PUBLIC WASHROOMS AND EXPOSED SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AMBIEN MEASURING THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WORE RINGS AND BRACELETS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLERS AND SEVERAL REACH IN AND UNDER COOLERS IN EXPRESS PREP AREA AND MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AREA AROUND AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM TOP AND SIDE OF ICE MACHINE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAKING SPRAYER ON FAUCET AT KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR ARE NOT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED EXCEPT DURING CLEANING OPERATIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES IN SAME ROOM
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY LOW INTENSITY OF LIGHT ON ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN FOOD PREP BY RIGHT SIDE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTS IN MINIMAL OF 20 CNDL/FT IN THAT AREA
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 15, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN POP/ SYURP STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AREAS PEELING/ DAMAGED IN BUS BOY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE CATERING FOOD EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE ROOM ( P129). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING OR MUST ENCASE PIPING. MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Aug 15, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH A MINOR BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 31, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES BY THE SODA GUN BEHIND THE BAR AND 15 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS OF THE BAR AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH A MINOR BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOORS LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE DISH MACHINE AND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Dec 9, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLLORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN THE ENTIRE DISH ROOM.MUST REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING AND ATTACHED LIGHTSHIELD COVERS INSIDE DISH ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER.APPROX 3LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 71.8F,5LBS OF CHEESE LASAGNA SLICES 49.6F,48.7F, 2LBS OF COOKED PASTA-51.7F,AND 1LB OF RAW CHICKEN AT 49.0F. ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT APPROX COST OF 175.00/ 11-LBS-CDI.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION IDDUED 7-38-005A.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP(PASTA STATION) AREA .MUST REPAIR.ALSO OPENINGS ALONG COVING BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND STORAGE RACK BY WALK IN COOLER.MUST SEAL. MISSING CEILING TILES IN STORAGE/WALK IN FREEZER AREA.MUST INSTALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTSHIELD INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE MOST REAR SMALL BAR AREA OF THE RESTAURANT LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE DINING ROOM AREA.ALSO COLD WATER HANLE IN POOR REPAIR AT 1ST FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK OF MAIN BAR THATS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED VENTILATION BEING WORKED ON AT THIS TIME IN MENS WASHROOM.MUST INSTALL/REPAIR BY NEXT INSPECTION.
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Apr 29, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND RAW EGGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER BEING STORED ON THE TOP SHELF ABOVE READY-TO-EAT-FOODS (CHEESES) AND ALSO FOUND RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED IN A 3DR REACH-IN COOLER ABOVE BROCCOLI. FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. MUST STORE RAW AGGS AND RAW CHCIKEN ON THE LAST SHELF AT WALK-IN COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS OR COOLERS AT ALL TIMES. CDI.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP AT ALL PIPES AND INTERIOR PANELS OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AT THE MAIN COOKING LINE AREA IN THE KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KICHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE MOST REAR SMALL BAR AREA OF THE RESTAURANT LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE DINING ROOM AREA.
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Mar 5, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING COVERFOR COMPRESSOR ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE AN REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON UNIT.
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Feb 24, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND CEILING IN DISHWASHING AREA, AND TWO CRAWLING ROACHES ON WALL AND FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE IN SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA. STORE KNIVES IN RACK CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING COVER FOR COMPRESSOR ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN DISHROOM AND KEEP DRY, PREP AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. SEAL FLOOR ALONG WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENT COVERS IN DISHROOM OVER DISHMACHINE. CLEAN CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE FANS AND FAN GUARDS IN SAME AREA. REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILES ALONG DOOR AT EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT ELBOW OF EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA BY EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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Jun 24, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL LARGE OVENS IN THE KITCHEN ON THE EXTERIOR DOORS AND BOTTOM PORTION TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT DISHROOM AREA IN FRONT OF THE 3COMP SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN WALL TILES AT THE WALL COLUMN LOCATED AT THE ENTRY WAY INTO THE DISH MACHINE ROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN THE STAFF RESTROOM WHICH IS TIGHT AND DIFFICULT TO OPEN. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKY PIPES ACROSS FROM THE 3DR COOLER AT THE DELI COUNTER AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE AT ALL TIMES THE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.
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Apr 27, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR FLOOR & LEDGES OF SMALL COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, GASKETS OF MOST COOLER DOORS, FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST/FOOD DEBRIS. LIGHT COVERS AT COOK'S LINE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES; FLOOR AT WALK-IN FREEZER & IN THE CHEMICAL ROOM NEED CLEANING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND 3-COMP SINK & TO THE RIGHT OF THE DISHMACHINE, WITH EVIDENCE OF MOLD, INCLUDING CHIPPED WALL TILES MUST BE ADDRESSED. THE CEILING BY THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS IN POOR REPAIR-MUST FIX. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADRRESSED: LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE (MIDDLE SECTION) OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN DISHROOM, & AT A PIPE UNDER THE BAR HANDSINK. 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.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE AREAS (SHOES,JACKETS). 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.
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Dec 12, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED PITS/DARK STAINS ON SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA AND NO COVERS FOR BAR ICE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS AND PROVIDE COVERS/PROTECTIVE BARRIERS FOR ICE BINS.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTS IN MENS WASHROOM ABOVE TOILET BOWLS.
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Mar 29, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED SEVERAL REACH PREP COOLERS/WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL DAMAGED GASKETS.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOORS CORNERS, PREP AREA SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND SALAD STATION. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CEILING LIGHT COVERS LOOSE/DAMAGED ABOVE PREP AREA/DISHMACHINE AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED LIGHT COVERS.
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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. STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Sep 10, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. SOME COOLER DOOR GASKETS AT COOK'S LINE, THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR MUST BE REPLACED.
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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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, COOLER DOOR GASKETS, FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS,DUST OR DIRT.
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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. FLOORS ALONG WALLS AT WALK-IN COOLER & AT SODA SYRUP ROOM MUST BE FREE OF SPILLS/FOOD DEBRIS.
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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. CRACKED WALL TILES TO THE LEFT OF DISHROOM ENTRY WAY, AT WEST WALL OF DISHROOM, & TO THE EXTETIOR LEFT OF HOOD AT DELI STATION-MUST BE REPLACED. FILTERS & ATTACHMENTS TO INTERIOR OF HOOD, WITH DUST OR GREASE BUILD-UP MUST BE KEPT 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. OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER BAR HANDSINK; FAUCET LEAK AT 3-COMP SINK ALSO. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pazzo's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pazzo's on file is from Apr 22, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pazzo's?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Pazzo's.
Has Pazzo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pazzo's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pazzo's 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 Pazzo's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pazzo's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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