Pizza Boy
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Pizza Boy eight times, with records going back to 2021. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 10, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
Across the inspection history, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Pizza Boy's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO PARTY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL "PEPSI" COOLERS USED TO STORE TCS ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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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 ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 3, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2592880 DATED 4/16/2024: #53 "OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN MADE INACCESSIBLE BY METAL SHELVES BEING PLACED IN FRONT OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS SO THAT THEY ARE ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
54
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO PARTY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL "PEPSI" COOLERS USED TO STORE TCS ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 16, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENSER ON WALL IN TOILET ROOM LOCATED OLIPHANT AVE SIDE OF BUILDING DOES NOT WORK. 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 UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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86
Oct 10, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT EXIT DOOR OF PRIVATE DINING SIDE. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Mar 3, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 20, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC)
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Jan 14, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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86
Jan 7, 2021
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AT 70.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).NO 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 PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES WILL BE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN CONVENIENTLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND IN BOTH BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINKS IN ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON SODA POP MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY VENT ON CEILING IN CUSTOMER BATHROOM LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza Boy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza Boy on file is from Apr 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Boy?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Pizza Boy.
Has Pizza Boy's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pizza Boy have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pizza Boy means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pizza Boy inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Boy is inspected around two times per year on average.
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