Pizza Lobo
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Pizza Lobo, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate ventilation & lighting”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 6, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH THE TEMPERATURE MEASURING GUAGE NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED HIGH TEMPERATUR DISH WASHING MACHINE GUAGE WITH READING OF 00F, HOWEVER THE IRREEVESIBLE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS READING 160F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NOTED WRONG INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED. MANAGEMENT POSTED A PASSING INSPECTION SUMMARY FOR 2024 INSTEAD OF A FAIL SUMMARY FOR 2025, THUS DECEPTIVE PRACTICE. INSTRUCTUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ONLY THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Jan 13, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN IS NEEDED TO USE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL OBTAINING HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (food@cityofchicago.org) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE (2) BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN REAR AREA BY THE EMPLOYEE CHANGING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REQUIRED HACCP PLAN (SEE VIOLATION #32).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR (BY THE BAR AREA)
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Dec 18, 2024
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR (BY THE BAR AREA).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE (2) BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT RIGHT HAND SINK INSIDE (RIGHT SIDE) WASHROOM
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115 OBSERVED DRIED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE ENCLOSURE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BAR AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SOME CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Oct 28, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE (2) BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE ENCLOSURE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 27, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2022
License
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN WALK IN COOLER CEILING. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WORKING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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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 Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Lobo?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pizza Lobo.
Has Pizza Lobo's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pizza Lobo have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pizza Lobo 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 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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