Pizza Lobo

3000-3004 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Pizza

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Pizza Lobo has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2021. The most recent report on file is from Feb 18, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Complaint

7 minor violations.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND GRAY MOLD LIKE BUILDUP ON WALLS, STORAGE RACKS, SEAMS AND SURFACES OF WALK IN COOLER STORING BEER KEGS, MIXED BEVERAGES AND PIZZA DOUGH IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILD, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ACCUMULATION

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME, REVIEWED ONE OF 3 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH CERTIFICATE COMPLETION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR/ BEARD GUARDS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE HAIR RETRAINTS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT LID DETACHED AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PAINTERS TAPE ON EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORED KITCHENWARE ON SHELVING IN REAR PRE AREA-IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Jul 1, 2025

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED / BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Jun 18, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED / BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Jun 4, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE, HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PIC OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED / BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

May 15, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT 2 HAND SINKS.(BAR/DISHWASHING AREAS)MUST PROVIDE.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: FOUND SOME POTS AT CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

Aug 16, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Jun 8, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED VODKA SAUCE AT 56F AND BECHAMEL SAUCE AT 55.1F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN BETWEEN THE STOVE AND PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

Jun 29, 2021

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Lobo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Lobo on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Lobo?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pizza Lobo.

Has Pizza Lobo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Lobo have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pizza Lobo 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 Lobo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Lobo is inspected around two times per year on average.

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