Primo Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
86
Score
Primo Pizza has been inspected 28 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up 12 times.
Primo Pizza's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44F, GYRO SAUCE AT 45F, AND CHEESES AT 45-47F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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86
Feb 26, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR "DR. PEPPER" COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPAINT.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE FRONT PREP MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
55
86
Sep 16, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14--- WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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74
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2586216 ON 12-4-23 NOT CORRECTED.#10- NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINK.#47- NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND - OR REPLACE.#47-: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND - OR REPLACE.#53-: NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.#55- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNIT. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.#58- NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. (EXPIRED LICENSE). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: MUST NOT DISPOSE OF MOP BUCKET WASTE WATER IN THE OUTDOOR SEWAGE DRAIN.
52
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR KITCHEN SCREENED DOOR WITH AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. ALSO THE METAL SCREEN DOOR WITH LARGE OPENINGS ALLOWING ENTRY FOR FLIES. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT MESH TO PREVENT FLY ENTRY AND A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD.
38
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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61
Dec 4, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINK.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND - OR REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND - OR REPLACE.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNIT. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. (EXPIRED LICENSE). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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70
Sep 26, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: : 6-202.15-- NOTED THE REAR METAL SCREEN DOOR WAS NOT RODENT OR INSECT PROOFED. NO TIGHT FITTING SEALS ON ALL SIDES AND LARGE OPENING IN METAL MESH. MUST PROVIDE A SMALL, TIGHT MESH FOR SCREENING, TIGHT-FITTING SEALS ON ALL SIDES, TOP AND BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR.
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: : 3-304.14-- SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-- EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE FRONT PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT/SEAL, OR REPLACE.
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86
Sep 13, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS WERE FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PIZZA PREP COOLER MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #33. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS PEPPERONI AT 49.5 AND SAUSAGE AT 46.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: THE REAR PIZZA PREP COOLER IS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. NOTED WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.8F WITH FOOD SUCH AS PEPPERONI @ 49.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED THE REAR METAL SCREEN DOOR WAS NOT RODENT OR INSECT PROOFED. NO TIGHT FITTING SEALS ON ALL SIDES AND LARGE OPENING IN METAL MESH. MUST PROVIDE A SMALL, TIGHT MESH FOR SCREENING, TIGHT-FITTING SEALS ON ALL SIDES, TOP AND BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LOCKS FOR THE BOX FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE DINING ROOM WITH CUSTOMER ACCESS.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIFE STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN CUTTING BOARD AND PRP COOLER. IT MUST BE PROPERLY STORE.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS OR PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE FREEZERS AND COOLERS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE FRONT PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT/SEAL, OR REPLACE.-----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP COOLER AND UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST STORE INVERTED OUTSIDE OF FOOD AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS WERE NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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50
Aug 11, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DISPOSABLE APRONS, PAPER TOWELS, TRASH BAGS, SANITIZING SOLUTION ETC. INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.7-38-005 MUST PROVIDE MISSING ITEMS OR PURCHASE NEW VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELF ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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86
Aug 28, 2020
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15-OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11-OBSERVED TORN GASKETS IN PREP COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.13-OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER INSIDE OF MICROWAVE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19-OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVES THAT ARE CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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82
Aug 3, 2020
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS IN PREP COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER INSIDE OF MICROWAVE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVES THAT ARE CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: UPON ENTERING THE ESTABLISHMENT, OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING MASKS WHILE PREPPING FOOD AND SERVING CUSTOMERS. Any individual who is over age two and able to medically tolerate a face-covering (a mask or cloth face-covering) shall be required to cover their nose and mouth with a face covering when in a public place and unable to maintain a six-foot social distance. Face-coverings are required in public indoor spaces such as stores. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY INSTRUCTED STAFF TO WEAR A MASK.
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78
Jan 27, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS SOME SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/9/2019, REPORT #2300843. #57-FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANLDER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. #58- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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78
Jul 9, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANGING THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
36
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANLDER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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86
May 11, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 3, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Observed previous minor violation not corrected from inspection 2116938 performed on 12-8-17. Violation #32-MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS. #43-PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. Serious Violation 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed deep freezers in dining area not locked. Obtain and install lock for deep freezers in front area
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed front prep area hood with heavy grease build up inside. must deep clean and maintain.
35
86
Dec 8, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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82
Feb 27, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND SHAVED COOKED ROAST BEEF AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 49.1F STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA,ALSO FOUND SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48.6F STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN PIZZA AREA. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 6,VALUE 22. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. UPON MY ARRIVAL OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD(HOT DOGS IN THE BUNS)WITHOUT GLOVES.ALSO NO HAND WASHING AFTER TOUCHING NON-FOOD SURFACE AND EQUIPMENTS,AND WIPING WITH DIRTY LINES PREP TABLES.SAME EMPLOYEE USED THE WASH ROOM RETURNED IN PREP AREA AND GLOVED HER HANDS TO START TO HANDLING FOOD AGAIN.INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER ON HAND WASHING AND GLOVES.MANAGER TRANSLATED INFORMATION TO EMPLOYEE IN THEIR OWN LANGUAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: BLACK WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WHEN FAUCET IS IN USE,UNABLE TO WASH HANDS .WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING ON PREP FLOOR,UNDER THE REACH-IN COOLER AND STOVE WITH A STRONG FOUL ODOR. ONLY ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH PREP AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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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: FRONT AND REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT INSECT PROOF.GAP OF 1/2 TO 1"AT BOTTOMS AND TOP OF THE DOORS.MUST RODENT INSECT PROOF DOORS.MAIN REAR DOOR WAS OPENED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.OBSERVED KNIFE STORED UNDER THE CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KNIFE AND PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON REACH-IN SMALL FREEZER AT REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNIT. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING RAGS THAT SHE CLEANED THE FLOOR WITH WASTE WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.
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70
Apr 8, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-6-15. INSPECTION # 1424765 VIOLATION 45. NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BULBS NOT SHATTERPROOF INSIDE PIZZA HOLDING UNIT. MUST SHIELD BULBS INSIDE PIZZA UNIT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER FOR PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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86
Feb 6, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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86
May 23, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR PREP AND ALSO THE RUBBER GASKETS IN THE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BULBS NOT SHIELDED INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT. FOUND NO END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO DEEP FRYER.
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90
Mar 10, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED A CONE OF GYRO MEAT ON THE GYRO MACHINE AT 56.8F AT THE FRONT COOKING AREA. THE GYRO MACHINE TEMPERATURE WAS COOKING ON LOW AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INDICATED THAT THE HEAT IS TURNED UP WHEN AN ORDER IS PLACED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT FOOD MUST BE HEATED TO 140F OR ABOVE AND MAINTAINED WHILE BEING COOKED AND SERVED FROM THE GYRO MACHINE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATARILY DISCARDED 6# OF FOOD WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR PREP AND ALSO THE RUBBER GASKETS IN THE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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90
Sep 12, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NO ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL DRAIN BOARD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATES AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK ITEMS DURING STORAGE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH. STAINS AND PEELING PAINT ON REAR AREA FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND RE-FINISH SHELVES. SOILED CARDBOARD LINING SOME SHELVES. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. EXHAUST FAN IN WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Sep 9, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURES OF COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:WALK IN COOLER 54.8F,UPRIGHT REFRIGERATIION AT FRONT PREP AREA 49.8F AND PIZZA SERVICE COOLER TO BE 47.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLERS UNTIL APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW IS REACHED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AND PIZZA SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 47F TO 56F.(CHICKEN 51.6F,BEEF SAUSAGE 49.5F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE 50.8F,HOT DOGS 47.1F, SAUSAGE 45.9F, CHEESE 56.7F, MARINARA SAUCE 55.8F, HAMBURGERS 54.2F, HOT DOGS 55.1F, TOMATOES (SLICED)52.8F AND SOUR CREAM 54.6F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 115LBS WORTH $240 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NO ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL DRAIN BOARD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATES AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK ITEMS DURING STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH. STAINS AND PEELING PAINT ON REAR AREA FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND RE-FINISH SHELVES. SOILED CARDBOARD LINING SOME SHELVES. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. EXHAUST FAN IN WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NOTED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE STREAM THERMOMETER FOR PROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE MONITORING.
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Sep 25, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 10, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PIZZA COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR BETWEEN 44.6 F AND 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME. FOUND CHEESE AND SAUSAGE INSIDE COOLER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 51.0 F AND 55.5 F.- COOKED SAUSAGE AND CHEESE. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER SHELVES AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLERS SHELVES RUSTED. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDWASH BOWL.
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Feb 14, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICE OF FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES DRINKING,WIPING CUSTOMER SEATS AND TABLES IN DINING,TAKING SAME WIPE CLOTH TO WIPE TRAYS,THE EMPLOYEE USING SAME WIPE CLOTH TO CLEAN HIS HANDS,AND HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(a)CRITICAL.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EACH CONTAMINANT BEFORE HANDLING FOOD,NOEATING OR DRINKING IN FOOD PREP OR FOOD SERVING AREA.CDI
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON WALK IN COOLER FLOORS UNDER SHELVES,AND REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON SAME FLOOR.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET JOINT ON 3COMP.SINK.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZER 100PPM OR OTHERWISE FOR WIPE CLOTHS,FOR CLEANING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES DURING OPERATIONS.
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Jun 4, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. found some foods not properly dated, labeled in coolers/ freezers, must date and label all food items in coolers, freezers.
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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. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving that had peeling paint shall be repair/replaced.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, counter shelving not clean need cleaning.storage shelving need cleaning.
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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.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods.damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced/repair, walls in rear prep area need cleaning.
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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. light shields in prep areas, dining area not clean need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen, dining area need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Primo Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Primo Pizza on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Primo Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Primo Pizza.
Has Primo Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Primo Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Primo Pizza 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 Primo Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Primo Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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