Pizano's Pizza & Pasta Express
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Pizano's Pizza & Pasta Express 22 times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Jun 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jun 10, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-HAM 47.4F, MUSHROOM 55F, PEPPERONI 47F, SAUSAGE 50F, PASTA 45.1F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 51 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $400.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 51 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2598595 DATED 8/5/2024 NOT CORRECTED:-51) 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C) CITATIONISSUED.
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Aug 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 51 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2598595 DATED 8/5/2025 NOT CORRECTED:-51) 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINING SHELVING IN REAR AREA UNDER THE FLOUR STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY AND ALL CARD BOARD AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING AND BREEDING OF INSECTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR BROKEN AT THE DOUBLE SIDE DOOR OF THE FACILITY EXPOSED CONCRETE NOTICED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSTECT ENTERING AND EASY OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE METAL SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH THE SERVING PANS AND OTHER COOKING AND FOOD STORAGE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Oct 11, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 2, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND STORED ON PREP COUNTER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE; 3LBS OF HAM MEASURED AT 53.3F, .5LBS OF RAW SAUSAGE 52.9F, 5LB OF TOMATO SAUCE AT 60F IN WALK-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 8.5LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: DATE OF COOKED PASTA PREPARED ON 9/20/23 EXCEEDS THE TIME LIMIT AND HAS NOT BEEN DISCARDED. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN THE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7DAYS. APPROXIMATELY 6LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST AT $25 OF PASTA WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION DATED ON 10/3/2022; INSPECTION REPORT #:2564693 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #51) 5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN GAP AT BOTTOM OF MESH SCREEN AT EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR LEADING TOWARDS THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY STORAGE FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN THE BACK AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVING NEAR THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Oct 3, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Mar 24, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/DIARRHEAL KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES & PROCEDURES TO KEEP ONSITE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 6/2020. INSTRUCTED TO POST INSPECTION SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS FOR WET MOPS FOR PROPER DRYING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON KITCHEN CEILING LIGHTS, SHIELDS MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDEL ON 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER ACROSS FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER, IN PREP AREA. DARK GROOVE AND STAINS PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 27, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (COOKED GROUND BEEF, COOKED PASTA) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISABLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW LEAK UNDERNEAT SEWER PIPE OF THE HAND WASHING IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER AT LIGHT FIXTURE UNITS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHIELD AND MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 26, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT COOLING LINES, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOP HEAD STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN PANS AND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: KITCHEN CEILING LIGHTS MISSING SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Dec 6, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5)- OBSERVED PREP PACKED READY TO EAT FOOD CHEESE CAKE, STORED IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE STORED IN COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, MUST HAVE A LABEL WITH COMMON NAME, INGREDIENTS, ALLERGENS, DATE, ETC. MUST BE POSTED ON SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307-11- OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON BAFFLE FLAP OF ICE MACHINE IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINES IN FRONT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY OR INSTALL DEVICE ON BOTH ICE MACHINES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15- OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTER CAP ON MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11- OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON TOP EXTERIOR SURFACE LID OF KENMORE ICE CHEST IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE UNIT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17- OBSERVED STAINLESS STEEL CEILING PANEL LOOSE IN WALK IN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11- OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER AT LIGHT FIXTURE UNITS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHIELD. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11- OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE IN PAPER GOOD STORE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Jan 5, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BOTTOM HALF OF SMALL WALK IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE FAN COVERS IN BOTH RESTROOMS, AS WELL AS IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOK LINE PREP COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL 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 HOLES CUT INTO CEILING DRYWALL IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO SERVICE PIPES. MUST REFINISH CEILING SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET. MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE ITEMS SO THEY ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST STORE MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED OR 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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May 24, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTH DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP AT FLOOR CORNERS AND FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND BOTH DEEP FRYERS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 15, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IS LOOSE AT KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Dec 8, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 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 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS-APPROXIMATELY 15 BEHIND CLUTTER IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WEST WALL BASE AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROX 1" INCH GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT-PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY ALSO,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECCOMENDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE TO MEASURE SANITIZING LEVELS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#Inspection #: 1770431 DATED:05/09/2016 . 32 REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND AROUND THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES. 08/09/2016 33 THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC. 08/09/2016 34 FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. 08/09/2016 35 INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUUT THE PREMISES ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS/CEILINGS IN PREP AREA WITH SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS,STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 08/09/2016 38 MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. 08/09/2016 41 OUTSIDE AREA MUST BE BETTER MAINTAINED AND STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING. 08/09/2016 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 12/15/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IS LOOSE AT KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE FRONT WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STOCK ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 9, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND AROUND THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUUT THE PREMISES ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS/CEILINGS IN PREP AREA WITH SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS,STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE AREA MUST BE BETTER MAINTAINED AND STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Apr 23, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT COMPLETELY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN LIDS WITH THORN GASKETS AT 2 CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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 FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND COOKING STOVE AT THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 29, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING FOR THE FRONT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Sep 24, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT REAR DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 13, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICING CHEESE), INSTRUCTED TGO OBTAIN.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR SPICES, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER CEILING WITH DIRT BUILD-UP, MOLDY CAULKIN AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
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Sep 14, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 9, 2011
License
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 77.8F. MUST MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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.REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO TRASH DUMPSTERS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOM.SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 TRASH DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESS OVERFLOW OF TRASH DURING THIS INSPECTION.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND PLUMBERS PUTTY INSIDE THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN KITCHEN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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.SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN.
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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.PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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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.ELECTRIC CHICKEN ROTISSERIE IN KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS,REPAIR/REPLACE HANDLES AT HANDSINKS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Aug 9, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizano's Pizza & Pasta Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizano's Pizza & Pasta Express on file is from Jun 10, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizano's Pizza & Pasta Express?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Pizano's Pizza & Pasta Express.
Has Pizano's Pizza & Pasta Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizano's Pizza & Pasta Express have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pizano's Pizza & Pasta Express 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 Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizano's Pizza & Pasta Express is inspected around two times per year on average.
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