Pizza Tango
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged 23 inspections at Pizza Tango, the earliest from 2010. Pizza Tango was last inspected on Jul 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 12 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NEW HIRE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT NEW EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING WITHIN 90 DAYS AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Nov 15, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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90
Aug 21, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 30, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON OVERHEAD VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jun 3, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DISCOLORED AND CRACKED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER UNDERNEATH PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 27, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPING IN BACK OFF ADJACENT TO KITCHEN, ON STAIR LEADING TO BASEMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF CHEESE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD RAT IN SNAP TRAP IN BASEMENT AREA. MANAGER REMOVED AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCOLORED AND CRACKED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER UNDERNEATH PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 10, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM, LETTUCE, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 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 PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEDIUM TUBS OF CHEESE AND PIZZA SAUCE WITHOUT PROPER FOOD LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 9, 2018
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,POTATOE PEELER IN BASEMENT,IN BETWEEN PIZZA OVENS,SERVICE COUNTER,REAR 2- DOOR COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST SEAL GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA .MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW ON MOPSINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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May 1, 2018
Reinspection
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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR BEHIND PIZZA OVEN,ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ON FLOOR UNDER DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.OBSERVED A DEAD RODENT ON FLOOR UNDER REAR 2- DOOR COOLER.ALSO APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND BOTH REAR DOORS AND ALONG SIDE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENT.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/30/18.(SERIOUS 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: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,POTATOE PEELER IN BASEMENT,IN BETWEEN PIZZA OVENS,SERVICE COUNTER,REAR 2- DOOR COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST SEAL GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA AND LOOSE WALL BASES UNDER STAIRS IN REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW ON MOPSINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 30, 2018
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT 49.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMEPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 4- 12OZ CONTAINERS OF POTATOE SALAD 45.6F-46.7F,3LBS. COLE SLAW 49.5F,10OZ. SLICED HAM -45.1F,1LB. CUT LETTUCE 45.9F-46.8F,3LBS. SLICED GYROS 44.3F,4-4OZ. ,2LBS. HAMBURGER PATTIES -44.9F,1LB. SLICED TOMATOES 46.0F,2LBS. TAZIKI SAUCE 46.1F,8 OZ. - POLISH SAUSAGE 44.9F,10-4OZ,RANCH SAUCE 46.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.17LBS.$34.50.(CRITICAL 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR BEHIND PIZZA OVEN,ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ON FLOOR UNDER DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.OBSERVED A DEAD RODENT ON FLOOR UNDER REAR 2- DOOR COOLER.ALSO APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND BOTH REAR DOORS AND ALONG SIDE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENT.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/30/18.(SERIOUS 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: MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,POTATOE PEELER IN BASEMENT,IN BETWEEN PIZZA OVENS,SERVICE COUNTER,REAR 2- DOOR COOLER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST SEAL GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA AND LOOSE WALL BASES UNDER STAIRS IN REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW ON MOPSINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AND CEILING ABOUT THE VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED AT LIGHT IN PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 18, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AND CEILING ABOUT THE VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED AT LIGHT IN PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 29, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. SEAL CRACKS IN THE CORNER OF WALL NEAR TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN(MASSIVE DUST BUILD-UP FOUND ON UNUSED COOLER).
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Jun 17, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES, MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. SEAL CRACKS IN THE CORNER OF WALL NEAR TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN(MASSIVE DUST BUILD-UP FOUND ON UNUSED COOLER).
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Dec 11, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 20, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME DUST OBSERVED ON THE WALL BEHIND AND THE BACK OF THE STEAMTABLE; REMOVE DUST.
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Oct 31, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DOOR HANDLES OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER. REPLACE SAME.
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Apr 7, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DEFROST SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: LEGS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT NEED DETAILING. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Jan 9, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE TWO DOOR AND ONE DOOR COOLERS ARE DIRTY ON THE BOTTOMS; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER INTERIORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY AND STAINED, SCRUB THE FLOORS UNDER THE TABLES CLEAN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: THE COOK HAS NO HAT, WEAR A HAT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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May 16, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST. REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT PIZZA PREP COOLER DOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.
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Mar 9, 2012
Routine
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. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST. REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT PIZZA PREP COOLER DOORS.
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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. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.
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Jan 25, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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.
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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 SHELVING UNITS IN REAR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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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 FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,REACH IN & PREP COOLERS, GRILL TABLE,LEGS OF PREP TABLES,MOP SINK BASIN,VENTS IN TOILET ROOM.
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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.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT & IN BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR ALONG WALL NEAR SERVICE COUNTER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA,MISSING WALL BASE UNDER STAIR CASE IN REAR AREA,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL AT PREP TABLE & CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NEEDS PROBE THERMOMETER & CHEST FREEZERS.
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May 11, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT, INCLUDING 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. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND 3PART SINK AND NEAR STEAM TABLE, AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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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. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza Tango last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza Tango on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Tango?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Pizza Tango.
Has Pizza Tango's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Tango have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pizza Tango 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 Tango inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Tango is inspected around two times per year on average.
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