Pinched
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
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Score
Pinched appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2019. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate ventilation & lighting”, showing up three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 22, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OR ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
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Aug 29, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE
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Aug 20, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INADEQUATE PLUMBING IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. CLEAR WATER COMES FROM FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA AT 3 COMP SINK AND WAREWASHING MACHINE: CLEAR WATER POOLS IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. BUILDING PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE COMPLETED RODDING PLUMBING DURING INSPECTION. WATER NO LONGER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THR FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE 3 COMP SINK FOR DISHWASHING NOT TO USE HIGH TEMP WAREWASHING UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED SERVSAFE CERT WITH 11/2023 EXAM DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATLY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 4, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.
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Apr 13, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Refrigerator thermometer kept in the back of cooler. instructed to move to warmest part in an easy to view area.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop kept over ice scoop at bar ice bin, instructed to keep off ice cubes.
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Apr 26, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER TESTING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON ITEMS PACKAGED ON SITE (SALADS, DESERTS, DRESSINGS, ETC.) IN THE COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER. FOOD PACKAGED IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SHALL BE LABELED AS SPECIFIED BY LAW. LABELS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD; A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; AN ACCURATE NET QUANTITY; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER OR PACKER, ALLERGENS AND A SELL BY DATE. MUST CORRECTLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS AT THE FRONT COUNTER.
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Aug 19, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEEF...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL FOODS STORED WITH CUSTOMERS FOOD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE SECTION FOR EMPLOYEES FOODS.
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Nov 15, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SEE VIOLATION #2. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION ON 6/20/19 POSTED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. ISSUED NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO POST ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BULK ITEMS SUCH AS FLOUR AND RICE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
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Jun 20, 2019
License
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE AIRDUCT ON THE CEILING IN THE LOWER LEVEL REAR PREP AREA WRAPPED IN A FOIL AND PLUSH MATERIAL. MUST PROVIDE THE CEILING AND CEILING ALL ATTACHMENTS TO BE A SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL IN ALL PREP AREAS. -
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pinched last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pinched on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pinched?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pinched.
Has Pinched's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pinched have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pinched 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 Pinched inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pinched is inspected around two times per year on average.
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