The Main Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
82
Score
Public records show six inspections at The Main Pizza stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 6, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up three times.
The Main Pizza scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
39
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED/ BROKEN CEILING TILES IN REAR OF STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT THE MAIN PIZZA KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN HOT FOODS PREP AREA IN THE MAIN PIZZA KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
82
May 14, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UPON ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
57
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
16
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR THRESHOLD SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
38
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PREP AREA COOKLINE HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASH SINK.
51
78
Sep 11, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER PIZZA OVENS AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL REAR PREP AREA COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO MECHANICAL FAN VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
56
78
May 8, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
3
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
58
86
May 1, 2023
License
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 SEPARATE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. LARGE COLD HOLD UNIT AT 50 F IN FRONT SERVING KITCHEN, 2 DOOR STAND UP POP COOLER IN FRONT SERVING KITCHEN AT 55F AND 1 VICTORY REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PIZZA KITCHEN AT 60F. ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINING 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. REMOVE OR REPAIR UNITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
33
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT BLOCKING HANDSINK IN REAR PIZZA KITCHEN. RELOCATE REFRIGERATION UNIT SO HAND SINK IS FULLY ACCESIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
10
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
5
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
58
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Main Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Main Pizza on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Main Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Main Pizza.
Has The Main Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Main Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Main 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 The Main Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Main Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants