Positano Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
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Positano Pizza appears in inspection records 19 times, starting in 2010. On Feb 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED ABOVE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REINSTALL HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER SO THAT IT SHALL NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD OR EQUIPMENT IN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT RIGHT DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED SODA CRATES USED TO ELEVATE SODAS THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR OF FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOORS OF MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOORS SO THAT THEY SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT NEAR SMALL DOOR ON WALL IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO THE LEFT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT HALLWAY IN BASEMENT OUTSIDE OF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT HALLWAY IN BASEMENT OUTSIDE OF WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN RIGHT DRY STORAGE AREA OF BASEMENT ABOVE SHELVING UNITS ACROSS FROM FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN RIGHT DRY STORAGE AREA OF BASEMENT ABOVE SHELVING UNITS ACROSS FROM FREEZERS IN BASEMENT WITH SOLID SHIELD.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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May 1, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN UPRIGHT FREEZER NEAR FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INST TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SURFACE UNDERNEATH COUNTER AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Jun 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT (FRONT DELI COOLER) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F AND BELOW. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (COOLER TAGGED AT THIS TIME BY CDPH; ALTERNATIVE COLD HOLDING AVAILABLE) PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE HANDSINK IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 1, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULTION IN CHEST FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALL PANELING NEAR MIXER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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May 27, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF HANDSINK IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
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May 20, 2022
License
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 55.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. AU JUS 57.2F.4.5LBS. PIZZA SAUCE 58.5F-62.2F. 2- QUARTS OF MILK 49.3F . PRODUCT WAS DISCARDEC BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 6.5LBS. $42.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK FOR BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA LOCATED BEHIND A DOOR IN LAUNDRY/FURNANCE ROOM. MUST RELOCATE HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF HANDSINK IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND BROKEN CONCRETE BY FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.
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Jun 22, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
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May 30, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER LABELS ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE WHEN HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Feb 27, 2018
Routine
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: LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Apr 13, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE SIDE 2 DOOR COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT OVER THE OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Mar 16, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES SERVES PIZZA, AND ITALIAN BEEF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IS NOT OPERATIONAL IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.
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Apr 17, 2015
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: LIGHTSHIELDS IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Mar 14, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOP TO REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT LOWER LEVEL IN POOR REPAIR CRACKED AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REPAIR TOP TO REACH IN FREEZER DOOR ABATE CRACKS AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE. THE SURFACE NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Feb 21, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST ON VENT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT,MUST USE A NON TOXIC-PAINT
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OVER PREP TABLE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM COVER IS IN POOR REPAIR
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Oct 4, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND CLEAN THE THREE REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT HAS ICE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Sep 19, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND CLEAN THE THREE REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT HAS ICE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON IT.
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May 25, 2011
Routine
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: LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Jan 12, 2011
Complaint
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
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 1ST FL. REACH IN GLASS COOLER & WALK IN COOLER.MUST PLACE LID ON SUMP PUMP.MUST DEFROST CHEST & UP RIGHT FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR LOOSE FLOORING ON STAIRS LEADING INTO BASEMENT,LOOSE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS & DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL CHEST FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Dec 16, 2010
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.
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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 1ST FL. REACH IN GLASS COOLER & WALK IN COOLER.MUST PLACE LID ON SUMP PUMP.MUST DEFROST CHEST & UP RIGHT FREEZERS.
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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 FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR LOOSE FLOORING ON STAIRS LEADING INTO BASEMENT,LOOSE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
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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 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS & DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
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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.ALL CHEST FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Positano Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Positano Pizza on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Positano Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Positano Pizza.
Has Positano Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Positano Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Positano Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Positano Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Positano Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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