Sarpino's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2025
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Public records show 19 inspections at Sarpino's Pizzeria stretching back to 2011. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sarpino's Pizzeria is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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May 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLING PIZZA,PASTA,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.FOOD HANDLERS WORE CAPS BT THE END OF INSPECTION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 22, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES, ONLY PHOTO COPY. PREMISES SERVES PIZZA AND SALADS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 8, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES SERVES PIZZA AND SALADS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE PIZZA OVEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Feb 6, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 30, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD (ROMAINE LETTUCE) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS WHILE WASHING IT IN THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL LETTUCE AND USE GLOVES TO HANDLE LETTUCE. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2289011 ON 5/17/19: 47 - MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS. 58 - OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ANY OF THE FOOD MANAGERS. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA AT 140F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLY KIT ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 17, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,PAN STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,CAN CART,CAN OPENER BLADE,FLOOR MIXER,PREP TABLES,PIZZA STATION AREA,EXTERIOR OF PIZZA OVEN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM AND BASE NEAR TOILET ROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS NEAR SINKS AND PREP TABLES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BAR STOOLS SEATS.
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Apr 10, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed slight dust accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Jun 28, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD 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: OBSERED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN REAR PREP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 29, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. DOOR HAS BEEN REPIRED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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 WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS PIZZA, SALADS, PASTAS, CALZONE WRAPS ETC, INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(a).
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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 CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Sep 13, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: STILL NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (PIZZAS,SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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Aug 3, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND SLICING READY TO EAT FOODS (SALADS) WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES, USING SPOON OT TONGS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES AT ALL TIMES READY TO EAT FOOD ARE PREPARED. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (PIZZAS,SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1442054 DATED 8/27/15 NOT CORRECTED:-FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 27, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 18, 2014
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: MUST CLEAN THE WALL AND CEILING VENT COVERS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Oct 7, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 30, 2013
Routine
4 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 ON SITE WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., AND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, TWO CERTIFIED MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED, BUT NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF ARRIVAL OF RESTAURANT, CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVE ON SITE AFTER CITATION WAS ISSUED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS INSIDE COOLERS,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE STAIRS LEADING DOWN TO BASEMENT,
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Aug 18, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 9, 2011
License
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 48.7F.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION UPON REINSPECTION.
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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.DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND FOOD PREP/COUNTER-TABLES TO REMOVE ALL DUST ACCUMULATIONS.
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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 REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Jun 3, 2011
License
No violations found.
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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 Apr 22, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sarpino's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited five 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 two 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 roughly once per year on average.
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