Pizzeria Due
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
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Score
Public records show 19 inspections at Pizzeria Due stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 8, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited 12 times.
Pizzeria Due's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MORE THAN 50 FLIES THROGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN KITHCEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #38 ON REPORT #2624599 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINGNAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING AND HAVE A LEAK AT BOTTOM OF SINK IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO REPAIR HAND WASHING SINK.
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Jul 16, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 11, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY (SLOW DRAINING), OBSERVED WATER RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT(BASIN) BACKUP INSIDE ANOTHER COMPARTMENT(BASIN) WHEN RELEASED INSIDE SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ON 2ND FLOOR NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR SODA MACHINE DRAINING INTO A FOOD PAN. INSTRUCTIONS WERE GIVEN TO ENSURE THE WASTEWATER IS DRAINED FROM THE POINT OF DISCHARGE TO THE DISPOSAL SITE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW.
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Nov 13, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM ATTACHED TO PREP AREA WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE OF STORAGE CABINETS LEADING TO DINING AREA INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER AND CUSTOMER DINING SPACE WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 8, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 3-comp sink not draining properly, draining very slow, waste water backup from other compartments and then goes down slowly. Instructed to repair plumbing and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: leak noted at drain pipe under hand wash sink, instructed to repair plumbing and maintain.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label.
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Apr 23, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. 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: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 6" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED TRAPPED BIRD IN THE DINING AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL MANAGERS.
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Jan 16, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 2, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARD BOARD IS USED TO COVER PREP TABLE MUST REMOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK IN FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL, MOP SINK WAS REMOVE TO PLACE A 3 -COMP SINK.
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Jan 4, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN KITCHEN, OLD MICROWAVE, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Mar 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM THAT IS LEAKING WATER ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 7, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE COVING WHERE FLOOR MEETS WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AT ENTRANCE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT PANEL AT CEILING OF EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN AREA LEADING TO PREP KITCHEN IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE, AND REMOVE FULL GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Jul 25, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OSERVED LIGHT SHIELD DETACHED FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE DISH ROOM'S DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH THE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT ALL 3 DRAIN PLUG. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE SPRAYER HEAD SINK IN THE DISH ROOM LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jun 27, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OSERVED LIGHT SHIELD DETACHED FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE DISH ROOM'S DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH THE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE SPRAYER HEAD SINK IN THE DISH ROOM LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT ALL 3 DRAIN PLUG. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS.
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Oct 1, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 3, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Jul 26, 2012
Routine
15 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION, FOUND HIGH TEMPS DISH WASHING MACHINE AT 120F AT THE FINAL RINSE WHILE IN USE WITH UTENSILS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE 180F TEMP OR HIGHER FOR FINAL RINSE.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER PROVIDED, HOT WATER TANK IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-030. REPAIRMAN FROM DESIGN TEMPERATURE ARRIVED TO CORRECT VIOLATION.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSTRUCTED HAND SINK, FOUND A LARGE PASTA STRAINER PLACED INSIDE HAND SINK WHERE EMPLOYEES DRAIN PASTA, HAND SINK IS SAME SIZE AS A LARGE PREP SINK, MAIN KITCHEN HAS NO SINKS WHERE EXTENSIVE FOOD PREPARATION PEFORMED. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP HAND SINK FREE FROM ANY UTENSILS AND ONLY USED FOR HANDS WASHING. MUST INSTALL SEPARATE SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND BOTTLE OF WINE STUCK INSIDE ICE BIN THAT IS USED FOR DRINKS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE DRINKS ICE TO COOL DOWN BOTTLES. UPPER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER ARE NOT CLEAN. NOTED AREAS OF ACCUMULATED BLACK SLIMY AREAS INSIDE MACHINE. MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. 7-38-005a, SERIOUS VIOLATION.
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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: DOOR TO OUTSIDE (STAIRWAY FROM GROUND LEVEL) NOT SEALED TO BE RODENT PROOF. NOTED 1/2" GAP TO OUTSIDE BETWEEN 2 DOORS. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF RODENTS. 7-38-020, SERIOUS VIOLATION.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOM REPORT# 569522 DATED 8-10-11.FOR VIOL #(34) BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER PREP SINK AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN LARGE POTS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY AND GREASY SHELVES AND COUNTER TOP THROUGH OUT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHENS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREA. FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN (HOLES) AND DIRTY WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SOLID LIGHTSHIELD NEEDED OVER BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER (1ST FLOOR).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A PREP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL A 3-COMP SINK AT 2ND FLOOR WHERE LARGE POTS AND DOUGH MIXERS ARE BEING WASHED IN A LARGE ONE COMP SINK WITH A SPRAYER. MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS PROPERLY. MUST REMOVE FLOOR RINSE DISPENSER FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. LEAK UNDER PLUMBING AT THE BAR AREA, MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP AND ICE STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: REQUIRED "NO SMOKING" SIGNS NOT POSTED AT ENTRANCES. VIOLATION OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE, FIRST OFFENSE. MUST POST SIGNS AT ALL ENTRANCES. 7-32-020b.
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Aug 10, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED; MISSING ICE SCOOPS IN BAR ICE BINS MUST BE PROVIDED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT DISHROOM; BROKEN TILES UNDER PREP SINK & MIXER AT 2ND FLOOR; BASEMENT & HALLWAY FLOOR (REAR OF KITCHEN) MUST BE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHROOM & BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXHAUST VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE & LEAK AT PIPE UNDER PREP SINK MUST BE FIXED. 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.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT STORAGE AREA (ANNEX BUILDING) MUST BE REMOVED/BETTER ORGANIZED & ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
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Dec 8, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GAP BETWEEN FLOOR BASE/FLOOR TILES BY SODA SYRUP. MUST REPAIR/SEAL GAP AT FLOOR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizzeria Due last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizzeria Due on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizzeria Due?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Pizzeria Due.
Has Pizzeria Due's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pizzeria Due have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pizzeria Due 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 Pizzeria Due inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizzeria Due is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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