Pizzeria Due
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged 24 inspections at Pizzeria Due, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about seven violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up 12 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Pizzeria Due is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 30, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER ON 1ST FLOOR WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLAITON 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOOD IS HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 20 POUNDS OF CHICKEN, 10 POUNDS MEATBALLS, 5 POUNDS CUT LEAFY GREENS, AND 15 POUNDS OF PASTA ($300) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MORE THAN 50 FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN ALL BATHROOOMS, IN KITCHEN, IN BASEMENT, IN BAR AREA, AND IN UPPER FLOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY AND WORN DOWN GASKET IN WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO REPLACE GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN BAR AREA AND ICE CREAM FREEZER CHEST WITH HEAVY DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 16, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 11, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER ON 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 53.8F WALK IN COOLER TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. FACILITY IS NOT ALLOWED TO USE UNITL UNITS ARE AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPS UNDER 41F. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN REPAIRED/REPLACED. POUNDS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER 100 POUNDS & VALUE OF 1,000.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN 2 DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN MAIN PREP AREA: 12# OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMP OF 78.8F; 10# OF COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 49.8F, 12# OF GROUND PORK AT TEMP OF 51.8F AND SLICED TOMATOS AT 50.2F MENTIONED STORED PRODUCTS WERE INSIDE 2 DOOR COLD HOLDING COOLER. COLD HOLD UNIT HAS AMBIENT AIR TEMP OF 41.6F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE.34 POUNDS 250.00 VALUE PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD WATER AT HANDWASHING OUTSIDE BAR AREA LEADING TO PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION# 2585091 DATED 11/13/23 #10 OBSERVED HOT AND COLD-WATER FAUCET NOZZLES SPINNING AROUND @ HANDSINK LOCATED OUTSIDE BAR PREP LEADING TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. #36 UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMTERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN PREP AREA COLD HOLDING COOLER DRAINING WASTEWATER INTO CAN, INSTRUCTED THAT WASTEWATER NEED TO GO DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AT BAR BROKEN, CRACKED, MISSING, FLOOR TILE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED WALL WITH CHIPPING PAINT AT 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELDSON CEILING LIGHTS IN DISH AREA AND PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 13, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED FRINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE @ 126F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT AND COLD-WATER FAUCET NOZZLES SPINNING AROUND @ HANDSINK LOCATED OUTSIDE BAR PREP LEADING TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMTERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINTERS WITHOUT LABELS LOCATED IN PREP AND BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME (POWDERED SUGAR, SALT, ETC)
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING SALAD WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Sep 8, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Soda gun holder not clean, dirt at base of holder, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Heavy dust noted at ceiling vent above dish machine, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Damaged cooler door gaskets, instructed to replace.
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Apr 30, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N). Inspector Comments: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.11. Inspector Comments: - MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OF THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL MANAGERS.
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Apr 23, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 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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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF BOTH OF THE ICE MACHINES USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN MACHINES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED 6 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS OF THE BASEMENT (3 BY THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FURNACE, 2 BY THE CLOTHES STORAGE AREA, 1 BY THE WASHING MACHINE, 1 BY THE NORTHWEST CORNER STORAGE AREA). MUST REMOVE ALL COCKROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OF THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM/SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE AND THE REAR ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A 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 DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AREAS, AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT STORED DIRECTED UNDER WASTE WATER LINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL ITEMS AWAY FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE (PLATES) IN THE DINING ROOMS, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/ TRASH ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE UNIT, AND AT THE WALL BASES BY THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS, EQUIPMENT, CINDER BLOCKS, AND DEBRIS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION. DETAIL CLEAN AREA. ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES/EQUIPMENT AND STORE ALL ITEMS ON SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE DISH MACHINE EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE 1ST FLOOR FURNACE UNIT VENTILATION GRATES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL MANAGERS.
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Jun 7, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PASTA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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May 31, 2018
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINES VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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 OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN BASEMENT ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PASTA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/GRIME BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SHELVES AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES CRACKED/DAMAGED AT DISH WASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND LITTER ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND AT BAR. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT DISHWASH AREA ALSO MUST CLEAN/KEEP DRY BASEMENT FLOOR AND BAR FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON CEILING AND WALLS AT PREP 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN OR PAINT WALLS/CEILING AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHMACHINE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID DRAIN PIPE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE TO GO REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Jan 23, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACES STAINED AND PITTED ALSO OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET ALSO MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, CUTTING BOARD SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Jan 16, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE GLASSMACHINE TEMPERATURE GUAGES NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR GLASSMACHINE TEMPERATURE GAUGES. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACES STAINED AND PITTED ALSO OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET ALSO MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, CUTTING BOARD SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jun 9, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CORRECTED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS FOR 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jun 2, 2017
Suspected Food Poisoning
7 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON BASEMENT'S FLOOR FROM A SUMP PUMP WHERE ICE MACHINE AND WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, OBSERVED SLIMY DARK SPOTS ALL OVER UNIT INTERIOR SURFACES, EXPOSED FOAM INSULATION FROM FREEZER DOOR ABOVE OPEN TUBS OF ICE CREAM, FLY TRAP INSTALLED ABOVE PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ICE MAKER, REMOVE FLY TRAP AND COVER OPEN INSULATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET IS DUMPED IN 2ND FLOOR 3-COMP SINK, FOUND REMNANTS AND MOP HEAD THREADS FROM MOP WASTE WATER IN 3-COMP SINK, NO MOP SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO USE 3-COMP SINK FOR MOP WASTE WATER, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1978928 DATED ON 1-4-17 FOR VIOL# 38. SODA GUNS DRAIN LINES NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT MINOR VIOLATION WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS FOR 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS NOT CLEAN IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK IN FACILITY, SINK WAS REMOVED TO PLACE A 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO AVOID USING 3-COMP SINK FOR MOP SINK DISPOSAL.
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Jan 4, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED ( SALT ), INSTRUCTED TO LABEL
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ICE BIN COVER STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO WASH AND KEEP ON ICE BIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OLD OIL PLASTIC JUGS REUSED FOR DRESSING STORAGE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER AND TRASH NOTED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND FRONT BAR FLOOR, 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: PEELING PAINT NOTED IN KITCHEN ABOVE HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SODA GUNS DRAIN LINES NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OLD OVEN AND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO STORED OFF ICE CUBES.
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67
Sep 23, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAKING INTO A TRAY BELOW THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSER TO PREVENT LEAKAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Mar 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HANDLED SCOOP IN A CONTAINER OF CROUTONS WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE SCOOP IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP STORAGE AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BOXES MENTIONED ABOVE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE PERMANENTLY STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 30, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA OF FOODSPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AT PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA.
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90
Aug 18, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND REGROUT THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN AND MISSING BASEBOARD TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Oct 1, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA, BEHIND THE BAR, 1ST FLOOR NEAR DRY STORAGE AND DESSERT PREP STATION, DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PIZZA OVENS WITH FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND REGROUT THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN AND MISSING BASEBOARD TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Aug 3, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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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: MISSING ICE SCOOPS AT BAR ICE BINS MUST BE PROVIDED FOR; ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. 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: BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER PREP SINK & MIXER (2ND FLOOR); POOR FLOOR GROUTING IN DISHROOM (1ST FL)-MUST BE FIXED. DRAINS UNDER BAR SINKS MUST BE CLEANED & BOTH BAR & DISHROOM FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY. THE BASEMENT & SMALL HALLWAY (REAR OF KITCHEN) MUST HAVE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR SURFACE. 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 BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER & DISHROOM AREA 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: LEAK ON PIPE UNDER PREP SINK (2ND FLOOR)-MUST FIX. CEILING VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE MUS BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP. 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/UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE 2ND FLOOR (ANNEX BUILDING) STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED & IF NEEDED, KEPT CLEAN, COVERED, & 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
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063459 11.
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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. OBSERVED DARK PITS INSIDE CUTTING BOARD (BY PIZZA RACKS)IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.
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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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PIZZA RACKS AND ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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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. OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT ABOVE PIZZA BOXES (BY 1ST FLOOR PREP HANDWASH BOWL). MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT.
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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 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizzeria Due?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” 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 two violations per visit, down from roughly seven 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 around two times per year on average.
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