Pizano's Pizza & Pasta
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
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Score
Public records show 18 inspections at Pizano's Pizza & Pasta stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH ABOUT 1/4 GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST ACTIVITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LARGE SQUARE CUTTING BOARD AND THE LONG CUTTING BOARD ON THE COOK LINE SIDE WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING...ALSO OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR COOLING UNIT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER THE DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 28, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS OUT UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN PROPER LIGHTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME UNCOOKED FOOD STORED IN NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS IN THE LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNIT AS WELL AS BASEMENT REACH IN COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO HOLD AND STORE FOODS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA AROUND PIPING AND IN CEILING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE ENTRY WAY FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE, SPLATTER AND SMALL DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK AREA AND DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Apr 15, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 14, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SANITIZING IMPROPERLY AT 10PPM CHLORINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND DISHES IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES WITH 50-100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR REPAIRED AND SANITIZING AT 50 PPM BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED DESTROY ICE, REMOVE RUST FROM UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 20 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES LOCATED IN BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE ON OR AFTER 2/7/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN TWO LARGE COLDING HOLDING UNITS WITH SLIDING DOORS IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN TWO LARGE COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH SLIDING DOORS IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 22, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABELS NOT PROVIDED ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: UTENSILS NOT PROVIDED IN BAR AREA FOR TOPPINGS OF DRINKS INCLDUING BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO CUT CITRUS ITEMS AND CHERRIES. FOOD IS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-SURFACE ON MAIN KITCHEN AREA. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER FANGUARD IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE CLOTHING ITEMS WERE FOUND STORED IMPROPERLY IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE FOOD SHELVING. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL A) PROVIDE DESIGNATED DRESSING ROOMS OR DRESSING AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES THAT ROUTINELY CHANGE THEIR CLOTHES IN THE ESTABLISHMENTS; B) PROVIDE LOCKERS OR OTHER SUITABLE FACILITIES FOR THE ORDERLY STORAGE OF EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PIZZA FOUND STORED ON TOP OF THE BAR DISH WASHER. AREAS DESIGNATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, AND USE TOBACCO SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT FOOD, EQUIPMENT, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES (WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION) OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.
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Feb 14, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE FROM 1:05 PM TO 1:45PM WHILE TCS ITEMS WERE PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ANDI KOMARES ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:45PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES SIGN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND KEEP IT ON FILE AND ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE PREP COOLERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DELI MEAT BEING STORED IN USED MARGARINE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL ITEMS IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL CAN OPENERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN COVERED DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE 4 OF 5 TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ALL UNISEX AND OR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP TRASH ON GROUND NEAR DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY BUCKET CONTAINING WINE BOTTLE, OLD DOOR LEANING AGAINST THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BELOW SODA DISPENSING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE LINE ABOUT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE NEED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 20, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING ICE MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING ON BOTTOM FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST SEAL OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROEPRLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA DISCOLORED WITH OPEN SEEMS AND WDARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISHED OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MANTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALONG WALLBASE TROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHS ABOVE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 29, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 21, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT KITCHEN IS IN USE AND NOT SANITIZING, WAS TESTED SEVERAL TIMES CHEMICAL 0 PPM AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1559539 DATED:06/24/2015.. 38 NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR. 09/24/2015. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 6/28/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SILVERWARE ON TABLES MUST BE WRAPPED,COVERED,OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 24, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND ON WALLS BY THE HAND WASH SINK AT SAME. ALSO NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR THE HOLES AND OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ON SHELVING WITH DRY GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR CLOTHS AND BELONGING.
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Oct 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED PASTAS AT 45.1F, CHICKEN AT 47.6F, TORTELLONI AT 46.4F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 45.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE STORAGE SHELVES OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE COBWEBS FROM THE CEILING IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD. MUST STORE IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 27, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED IN WITH THE ICE IN THE ICE BINS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Jun 20, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: A GARDEN HOSE ATTACED TO WATER LINE WITHOUT A VACUUM BREAKER IN BASEMENT NEXT TO SUMP PUMPS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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Apr 30, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA DISPENSER GUN AT BAR NOT CLEAN , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SHELF IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, 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: BREAD IN PAPER BAGS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CEILING NEXT TO ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND 3-COMP SINK COVERED WITH PLASTIC BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ADD MORE LIGHTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: A GARDEN HOSE ATTACED TO WATER LINE WITHOUT A VACUUM BRAKER IN BASEMENT NEXT TO SUMP PUMPS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: SOILED RAGS STORED ON CLEAN UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.
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Aug 15, 2011
Reinspection
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 TORN DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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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. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL UNDER THE DISHMACHINE AND WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE STOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. SEAL ALL OF THE OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT CEILING. REMOVE THE COBWEBS ON THE CEILING OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPLACE THE NON-WORKING WOMEN'S RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN.
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Aug 8, 2011
Routine
8 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A FLY STRIP STORED ABOVE THE DOUGH MIXER IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLY STRIPS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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 IMPROPER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES (GROCERY BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO STORE FOOD). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE DURABLE AND CLEANABLE FOOD GRADE CONTACT SURFACES ONLY. OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SURFACES.
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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 THE PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT.
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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. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL UNDER THE DISHMACHINE AND WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE STOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. SEAL ALL OF THE OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT CEILING. REMOVE THE COBWEBS ON THE CEILING OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPLACE THE NON-WORKING WOMEN'S RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jul 23, 2010
Routine
9 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ONSITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS,1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, IN BASEMENT BEER STORAGE ROOM AND IN BASEMENT MAIN STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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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. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF AND NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND ONE RECEPTACLE LID WITH A LARGE CRACK/OPENING THAT CAUSES THE RECEPTACLE NOT TO BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. ALSO, FOUND ONE RECEPTACLE FILLED TO THE RIM WITH GARBAGE PREVENTING THE CLOSURE OF THE RECEPTACLE ALSO CAUSING IT NOT TO BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF OR PROPERLY MAINTAINED. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE SO THAT RECEPTACLE IS PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND REPLACE CRAKED LID SO THAT RECEPTACLE IS INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. IMPROPERLY STORING MULTI USE ITEMS ON FLOOR ALONG SIDE 3 COMP SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN A CLEAN MANNER.
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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 REMOVE RUST FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE STALL DIVIDER IN MENS WASHROOM. ALSO REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING RACKS IN COOLER BEHIND BAR. MUST ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND BAR HOLDING CONSUMABLE ICE. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER BETWEEN CONSUMABLE ICE AND SODA LINES TO PROTECT ICE FROM CONTAMINATION.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF 3 COMP SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. (SERVES AS A SOURCE OF FOOD FOR INSECTS AND RODENTS) MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER 3 COMP SINK AND DISH MACHINE AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS.
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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. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. FLOORS BEHIND BAR ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGHOUT. ALSO, DAMAGED AREAS COVERED WITH CARDBOARD AND FLOOR MATS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FLOOR MATS AND RAPAIR ALL FLOORS BEHND BAR AND MAKE 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN OR REPLACE DUSTY CEILING TILES OVER 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL ACROSS FROM WOMENS WASHROOM. REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILE OVER REACH IN FREEZERIN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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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. REPLACE PARTIALLY MELTED AND VERY DUSTY LIGHT SHEILD OVER 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NEAR VENTILATION HOOD.
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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. PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR 2ND 3 COMP SINK BEHIND BAR. ALSO REPAIR LEAKY WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL DIPPER WELL NEAR PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER. REPAIR VENTILATION IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizano's Pizza & Pasta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizano's Pizza & Pasta on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizano's Pizza & Pasta?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Pizano's Pizza & Pasta.
Has Pizano's Pizza & Pasta's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizano's Pizza & Pasta have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pizano's Pizza & Pasta 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 Pizano's Pizza & Pasta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizano's Pizza & Pasta is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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