Sarpino's Pizzeria

1149 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Sarpino's Pizzeria has 24 inspections in the public record. On Jan 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sarpino's Pizzeria is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 22, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AT THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK, THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. WATER TEMPERATURES NOTED AT 43.7F, 44.2F AND 44.6F.HOT WATER TANK FOR THE ABOVE SINKS NOT OPERATIONAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. NO DATES OF ANY TYPE: 30 LBS SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHESSE. CHOPPED CHICKEN. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED PILED PLASTIC CRATES ON THE REAR WALKWAY TO GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFCATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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61
May 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/6/2024, REPORT #2598688. #58--OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APRONS HUNG ON SHELVES WHERE CLEAN PIZZA PANS WERE STORED. MUST STORE APRONS IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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86
Aug 6, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPAERTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jul 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 4-DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.0F. INSIDE THE UNIT. COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER TEMPERATURE BELOW 41.0F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG REMOVAL MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION#2584321 ON 10/30/2023. VIOLATION#40. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #47. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL COOLERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST BE WASHABLE MATERIAL. #57. THERE IS NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE 4-DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 50.1F, SAUSAGES 48.3F, COOKED CHCKEN 48.2F, HAM 49.3F, COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 49.9F, MEATBALLS 48.6F COOKED BEEF 47.6F, PEPPERONI 48.6F, SALAMI 48.1F AND CHEESE 50.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $250 INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIOIRTY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATIONN ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPAERTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Oct 30, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL COOLERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST BE WASHABLE MATERIAL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER STORED POTS/PANS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: TABLETOP CAN OPENER NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----HOLE IN THE WASHROOM WALL. MUST SEAL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: THERE IS NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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74
Mar 9, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER IN THE STAFF WASHROOM. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS FOUND AT 77.9F TO 80.4F. WATER MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT SAID WASHBOWLS. ADEQUATE HOT WATER IS FOUND AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND AROUND THE BASE OF NECK FAUCET AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET AT HANDWASHING IN POOR REPAIR,LEAKING.REPAIR ISSUE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: DOOR AT STAFF WASHROOM NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE. REPAIR ISSUE.
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70
Dec 18, 2020
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15-A 1/4 TO 1/2" GAP BETWEEN AND BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS NOR FOR SHELF LINER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST REPLACE. SURFACE MOST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Dec 11, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA TOUCHING BROOM,STOCKS, HANDLES IN REACH-IN COOLERS, IN AND OUT FROM WALK-IN COOLER AND OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE HANDS. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE THEIR HANDS AND HANDLING FOOD AND READ TO EAT FOOD(TOMATOES,CHEESE ETC).INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING AND GLOVES PROCEDURE. PRESENTLY OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-8-2019,REPORT #2315533 #37) 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) MUST LABEL CHEESE CAKE WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #41) 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #47) 4-501.11 FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. #58) 2-102.13 ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: A 1/4 TO 1/2" GAP BETWEEN AND BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS NOR FOR SHELF LINER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST REPLACE. SURFACE MOST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
47
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Oct 8, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WALK IN PREP AREA AND NOT WASH HIS HANDS AND BEGAN ENGAGING IN TOUCHING UTENSILS, BOXES FOR PIZZAS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF HOT OR COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; SAUSAGE, CHEESE, AND DELI MEAT; ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD (TOMATO SAUCE) STORED ON PREP TABLE UNPROTECTED, INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL CHEESE CAKE WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR SURFACE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ON CEILING VENT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Mar 14, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2018
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED, NO HOT OR TEMPER WATER AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 45.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PLUMBER ON SITE HOT WATER HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY THE END OF INSPECTION. HOT/TEMPER WATER NOW AVAILABLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN WINGS,PIZZA, PASTA BAKED LASAGNA ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE SANITIZING STRENGHT OF THE CHEMICAL OF FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CHEMICAL TEST STRIP AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN THE LEFT SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAR WATER COMING UP FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AND FOUL ODOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/19/17 REPORT#2064546 #30 MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINER IN THE WALK IN COOLER, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 32 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DRY STORAGE RACKS IN REAR, AND OFF LOWER SHELF ON PREP TABLE. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM MOUNTER CAN OPENER, AND REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 34 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER 1 & 3 COMP SINKS IN REAR ON EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 36 MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN TOILET ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 36 MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL AND DATE ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION FANS ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STEAM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 19, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINER IN THE WALK IN COOLER, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DRY STORAGE RACKS IN REAR, AND OFF LOWER SHELF ON PREP TABLE. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE 2 & 4 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLERS ON WEST WALL. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM MOUNTER CAN OPENER, AND REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER 1 & 3 COMP SINKS IN REAR ON EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN TOILET ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
36
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA ON EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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74
Jun 20, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMUTAION OF DUSTY MATTER IN THE OVERHEAD LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REGISTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB IN THE COUNTER PIZZA WARMER.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE PIZZA HOT HOLDING CASE AND IN THE SILVER UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE THERMOMETERS IN THE FREEZER.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO 'NO SMOKING' AT THE FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER NO SMOKING SIGNAGE AT EACH FACILITY ENTRANCE.
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May 28, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING SAUSAGE AND CHICKEN ARE COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROBE THERMOMETERS NEED TO BE FULLY ACCESSIBLE FOR STAFF TO TEMP PIZZA FOR HOT HOLDING AT 140 AND PIZZA COMING OUT OF OVEN NEEDS TO BE COOKED TO 165F.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. ALL WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED WITHIN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED
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82
Sep 8, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHEESES AT 43.8-47.3F, BLUE CHEESE DRESSING AT 45.3F, EGGS AT 46.2F, MEAT SAUCE AT 45.8F, ROASTED RED PEPPERS AT 45.8F, SOUR CREAM AT 44.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 250# OF FOOD WORTH $950. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN POSTED AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE. MANAGEMENT POSTED A NO SMOKING SIGN AT MY REQUEST. CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020.
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90
Dec 18, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SHREDDED CHEESE IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
30
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS.MANAGEMENT REMOVED.
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90
Jun 14, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FANS AT FRONT SELLING AREA. MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST.
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Oct 11, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM REPORT #1110250 ON 10/3/12 NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Oct 3, 2012
Routine
5 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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WAS PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE UPON REINSPECTION WITH UPDATED SERVICE REPORTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA AT 145.0F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND USE PROPER FLOOR MATS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE WALL AND CEILING ABOVE THE DOUGH PREP TABLE.
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Mar 28, 2011
Complaint
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. WIRE RACK SHELVING NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. LEAK AT NOZZLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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86
Aug 13, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 3, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. #21- CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. LAST ROUTINE INSPECTION ON 1-28-09 #154902 LICENSEE WAS SITED 7-38-012, NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AND DURING THIS INSPECTION NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED, ARRIVED AFTER INSPECTION.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF FOOD DEBRIS, GARBAGE, CARDBOARD BOXES. LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE ON BOTH CONTAINERS. ALSO PLASTIC SODA BOTTLES AND BAGS ON GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM GROUND, REMOVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE FROM CONTAINERS AND RECOMMEND MORE FREQUENT GARBAGE PICK UP OR ADDITIONAL CONTAINERS.
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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 NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.
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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. UTILITY MOP SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. REPLACE INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sarpino's Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sarpino's Pizzeria on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sarpino's Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Sarpino's Pizzeria.

Has Sarpino's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sarpino's Pizzeria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sarpino's Pizzeria 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 Sarpino's Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sarpino's Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.