Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
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Score
Public records show 23 inspections at Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill is doing better than most peers. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 31, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT BAR AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA, STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT WALK- IN FREEZER AND STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR STAFF TOILET ROOM. NOTED FLOOR TILES IN PREP MISSING GROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Feb 24, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK AT BAR AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2589996 CONDUCTED ON 2/23/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#49) 4-601.11(C): Shelves in 1st floor walk-in cooler not clean, noted dirt on wire racks, instructed to clean shelves and maintain. MUST CORRECT VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON DEEP FRYERS & COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP ARFEA, STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT WALK- IN FREEZER AND STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR STAFF TOILET ROOM. NOTED FLOOR TILES IN PREP MISSING GROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT BAR AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Poor hygienic practices, Observed dish washer loading soiled dishes in dish washer at one end and then picking up clean dishes at other end without washing hands in between. Instructed manager to have staff wash hands when required to prevent cross contamination of utensils. priority violation 7-38-010.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Found several dead cockroaches under front bar counter, instructed to remove all dead insects.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Shelves in 1st floor walk-in cooler not clean, noted dirt on wire racks, instructed to clean shelves and maintain.
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Feb 17, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Heavy dust noted on kitchens ceiling vent, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Baseboards in kitchen under dish machine in poor repair, gaps and dirt deposited between wall and board. instructed to repair and maintain.
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Aug 16, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 11, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hot running water at employees/customers restrooms hand wash sinks. water temp at 67f. instructed to provide 100f minimum water temp at all hand wash sinks. priority violation 7-38-030(c)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Upper panel of ice maker not clean, dark spot noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: heavy dust build-up noted on kitchen ceiling vents, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD NOTED FOR KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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May 3, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOORS INSIDE DRY STORAGE, AND NEAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Apr 21, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2311933, DATED 9/6/19. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS: #38 - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. #49 - OBSERVED AN EXTREMELY EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. #55 - OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE BASEMENT CEILING WITH LIQUID DRIPPING DOWN FROM IT. OBSERVED GAPS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES ON THE WALLS/WALL BASES AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FACILITY. - #57 - OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLE CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED MOST RECENT SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOORS INSIDE DRY STORAGE, AND NEAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Sep 6, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION, FOR THE CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE, THAT IS EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:3-38-005. 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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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 PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. -
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED RAGS STORED ON THE HANDWASH SINK AND COUNTER IN THE BAR. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL RAGS IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE. -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN EXTREMELY EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE BASEMENT CEILING WITH LIQUID DRIPPING DOWN FROM IT. OBSERVED GAPS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES ON THE WALLS/WALL BASES AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FACILITY. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE SALAD PREP/SERVER STATION AREA. ALL LIGHTING IN AREAS WHERE EMPLOYEES WORK WITH FOOD/UTENSILS SHALL BE 540 lux (50 FOOT CANDLES) OR GREATER. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLE CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Apr 19, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID CEILING LIGHT COVER MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Apr 12, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THICK BLACK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RAISE FLOOR THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID CEILING LIGHT COVER MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Oct 23, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP ON CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: COOLING LINES AT 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUSTY LINES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 11, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUT SIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, FOUND THE LID WIDE OPEN AND GREASE SPILLS AROUND OPENINIG, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP THE LID DOWN AND NO SPILLS ON COVER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. BY THE END OF INSPECTION GREASE CONTAINER WAS CLEANED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( CHICKEN, PIZZA... ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES, DEEP FRYERS SIDES, PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, 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 THROUGHT OUT KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING GROUT, BROKEN TILES, COPPER PIPES RUNNING ON FLOOR DIRECTLY PREVENTING PROPER CLEANING, STANDING WATER, TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, BAD SANITAION THROUGH OUT KITCHEN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED MGR 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: MISSING AND BROKEN WALL BASE TILES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MOLDY CILING AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: 2ND FLOOR EMPOLYEES TOILET ROOM VENT NOT RUNNING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK IN FACILITY, MUST INSTALL, MGR STATED THAT THE MOP WASTE WATER IS DUMPED IN THE KITCHEN LARGE HAND SINK AT NIGHT ( DID NOT OBSERVE SUCH PRACTICE DURING INSPECTION). ALL SODA GUNS DRAIN LINES ARE GLOGGED AND SOME MISSING DRAIN LINES AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR ALL DRAIN LINES. LEAK NOTED UNDER DISH MACHINE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 30, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNOPENED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. FOOD MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT, SIDES, AND TOP OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKING WATER PIPE IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA WHERE THE WATER IS LEAKING THROUGH THE DAMAGED CEILING AND ONTO THE FLOOR. THERE IS HOLE IN THE CEILING TILE WHERE THE WATER HAS PENETRATED THROUGH AND THE SURROUDNING TILES ARE COVERED WITH A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MUST BE REPLACED AFTER THE WATER PIPE IS REPAIRED.
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Mar 30, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA OF SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-COOLER/FREEZER UNDER SHELVES OF DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTS OF DUST BUILD UP AT CEILING IN KITCHEN.
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Jun 26, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE OF THE BEER TAP DRAIN LINES AT THE BAR WITH ACCUMULATED MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE OF THE DRAIN LINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLOWN LIGHT BULB INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES THAT FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
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Dec 5, 2013
Routine
2 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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. 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 surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE PARTICLEBOARD CABINETRY AT THE SIDE OF THE BAR THAT IS WATER DAMAGED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Mar 21, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Mar 29, 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. CARD BOARD PIZZA BOXES STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR.
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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. FAN COVERS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAI.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. CONDENSATION TRAY LEAKING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Sep 15, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. CAULKING AROUND THE ICE BIN COUNTERS MUST BE FIXED ALSO. 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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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR FLOORS OF BAR COOLER MUST BE FREE OF FOOD SPILLS/STAINS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES AROUND DRAINS, FLOORS UNDER BAR COUNTERS, AROUND CORNERS BY THE ICE MACHINE-MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT. WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN BASEMENT MUST RE-SEALED/SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN/MISSING WALL TILES BY THE WAIT STAFF STATION (EAST WALL) MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER BAR SINK (LEFT SIDE) MUST BE FIXED, A WATER LINE UNDER THE BEER TAP MUST EXTEND TO THE FLOOR DRAIN. 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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Sep 21, 2010
Routine
4 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. PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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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 INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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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 STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR OUTSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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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 THICK DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COVER.
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Apr 29, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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. The following not clean- reach coolers door rubber gaskets with food buildup, interior of ice machine with slight lime build up and walk in coolers compressors with accumilated dust build up (rear of compressors). Must clean and maintain all unclean equipment.
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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 food/grease build up on floor under and around fryers/cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain floor 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Observed dust buildup on ceiling vent cover at prep area and stained/unclean ceiling tiles above prep area. Must clean/replace all unclean ceiling tiles and clean ceiling ventilation cover.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill.
Has Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill 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 Uno Chicago Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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