Robert's Pizza and Dough Company
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2025
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Score
Robert's Pizza and Dough Company appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2019. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate ventilation & lighting”, which has been cited five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 12, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS MOZZARELLA CHEESE, 1/2 POUND SLICED CHERRY TOMATOES, 1/4 POUND ANCHOVIES, AND 1/2 GALLON HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING ($70). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN DISH ROOM, NEAR BEER WALK IN COOLER, AND IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE FLY POPULATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MISSING COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Jun 14, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULBS IN HOOD VENTALATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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Jun 13, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED BOTH REACH IN PREP COOLERS TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMP: AT 57.8F AND 60.3F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. BOTH UNITS TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. "
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF CHICKEN, RAW AND PRE-COOKED SAUSAGE, SLICED TOMATO, GROUND PORK, MEATBALLS, MARINARA SAUCE, AND A VARIETY OF PRE-COOKED VEGTABLES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58.3F-60.3 LOCATED IN-COLD HOLDING UNITS IN REAR PREP. MANAGER DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS 110 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $1,500.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. UNDERCOOKED FOOD ON MENU NOT MARKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "R.A.W." OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW, INSTRUCTED TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE DATE ON ALL SHELLFISH TAGS, WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED; AND STORE ALL SHELLFISH TAGS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS FROM THE SALE DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: �OBSERVED A BLUE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GALLON OF INSECT KILLER BEHIND BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCONTINUE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-15 CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. MANAGER PRESENTED TEST STRIPS, 1 HOUR AFTER INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULBS IN HOOD VENTALATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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Mar 17, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Improper cooling. hot soup being cooled down in walk-in cooler with covers, instructed to keep food uncovered or loosely covered to facilitate cooling down.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers/ cleaning spray bottles not labeled, instructed to label.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: food handlers not wearing hair restraints at prep kitchen, instructed to wear.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: keeping utensils in use in a sanitized solution, instructed to keep utensils in-use according to health code.
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Sep 13, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Upper panel of ice maker interior surfaces not clean, dark spots noted by the chute, Instructed to clean.
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Mar 15, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Missing thermometer in several prep coolers. instructed to install.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.
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Apr 26, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 13, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. 7-38-010.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 23 SMALL, BLACK FLIES IN SIDE PREP AREA NEAR BAG IN THE BOX SODAS; NEAR COOK LINE; AND IN BAR AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER TESTING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (SUCH AS A WATERPROOF THERMOMETER OR HEAT STRIPS) TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN COFFEE AREA.
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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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Aug 19, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: DELI CUPS ARE WASHED AND STACKED FOR STORAGE WITHOUT AIR DRYING, MUST AIR DRY ALL WASHED UTENSILS PROPERLY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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May 7, 2019
License
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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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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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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE OUTER ENTRANCE DOORS TO FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL MANAGERS, AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Robert's Pizza and Dough Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Robert's Pizza and Dough Company on file is from Jun 12, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Robert's Pizza and Dough Company?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Robert's Pizza and Dough Company.
Has Robert's Pizza and Dough Company's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Robert's Pizza and Dough Company have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Robert's Pizza and Dough Company 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 Robert's Pizza and Dough Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Robert's Pizza and Dough Company is inspected around two times per year on average.
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