Tortorices

1746 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 22 inspections at Tortorices stretching back to 2010. On Apr 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.

Tortorices' latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

22
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
5
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED IMPRPERLY DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
40
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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74
May 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS READY TO EAT FOOD, SUCH AS 4-COOKED SLICES OF CHEESE PIZZA, AT 101.7�F SITTING ON A PIZZA RACK. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0�F OR ABOVE.APPX.1.5LBS.$20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
21
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ALONG BOTTOM.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SEVERAL REACH IN & PREP COOLERS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT FACING DESSERT COOLER.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS).
37
55
Oct 24, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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95
Feb 23, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN HALLWAY LEADING TO BATHROOM INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO UP-TO-DATE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
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86
Mar 1, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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90
Dec 4, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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95
Aug 17, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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95
Apr 22, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FROZEN DESSERTS LABELED WITH A STICKER INDICATING ONLY THE BUSINESS NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH ADDRESS AND ALLERGEN INFORMATION.
37
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CAN LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Nov 18, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE SERVICE SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR GARBAGE CAN INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE DO NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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67
Apr 27, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR GREASE TRAP.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES IN TO THE WALL BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK. MUST SEAL HOLES TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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90
Jan 17, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITZING SOLUTION USED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING CIRCULAR PIZZA PANS AND THEN PLACING THEM DIRECTLY ON THE CLEAN PIZZA PAN RACK NEXT TO THE PIZZA OVEN AFTER DRYING PANS OFF WITH A TOWEL. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS PROPERLY SET UP FOLLOWING MY REQUEST (WASH,RINSE,SANITIZE 100PPM). MUST PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (OPPM CHLORINE). THE SANITZING CONTAINER WAS EMPTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. EMPLOYEES CHANGED OUT THE EMPTY SANITZING CONTAINER WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING LEVEL OF 100 PPM CHLORINE BEFORE THE END OF THE INSEPCTION. LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SANITIZING LEVEL WAS CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
8
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL CUPS IN THE GIARDINANA AND PARMESAN CHEESE IN THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATOR USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS OR SPOONS TO DISPENESE FOOD AND TO STORE SCOOPS/SPOONS EITHER IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER OR IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP, IN BETWEEN USE.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLSTER ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Feb 5, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO PROVIDE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,IN PREP AREA.ALSO DEBRIS INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED ALSO TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD EQUIPMENTS,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.RUBBER FLOOR MATS WITH GRIME BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, IN REAR PREP AREA
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN ARE BROWN/BLACK IN COLOR DUE TO TOO MUCH SMOKE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE SAID TILES.ALSO EXCESS GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON PIPES AND CEILING TILES AT SAME AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD /DEBRIS ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.ALL EMPLOYEE SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR
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78
Jan 27, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-10-15,REPORT #1453806 #32-RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT PREP COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CLEAN FRYERS AND STOVE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN SODA DISPENSER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF GARBAGE CAN HOLDERS IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO LABELS PROVIDED AT SINGLE SERVING CAKE SOLD TO CUSTOMERS.ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ON PREMISES FOR SALE HAVE PROPER LABEL(NAME OF THE BUSINESS,INGREDIENT LIST ETC.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO PROVIDE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,IN PREP AREA.ALSO DEBRIS INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED ALSO TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD EQUIPMENTS,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.RUBBER FLOOR MATS WITH GRIME BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, IN REAR PREP AREA
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN ARE BROWN/BLACK IN COLOR DUE TO TOO MUCH SMOKE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE SAID TILES.ALSO EXCESS GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON PIPES AND CEILING TILES AT SAME AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD /DEBRIS ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.ALL EMPLOYEE SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR
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70
Jan 26, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE DISPENSING SANITIZER SOLUTION AT Oppm.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST MAINTAIN 100ppm.PRESENTLY DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-10-15,REPORT #1453806 #32-RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT PREP COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CLEAN FRYERS AND STOVE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN SODA DISPENSER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF GARBAGE CAN HOLDERS IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO LABELS PROVIDED AT SINGLE SERVING CAKE SOLD TO CUSTOMERS.ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ON PREMISES FOR SALE HAVE PROPER LABEL(NAME OF THE BUSINESS,INGREDIENT LIST ETC.)
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UP-GRADED TO #29
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRTY/GREASE CARDBOARDS USED HAS A LINER UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.CLEAN SHELF AND MAINTAIN RUSTY SHELVES ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO PROVIDE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,IN PREP AREA.ALSO DEBRIS INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED ALSO TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO PROVIDE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD EQUIPMENTS,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.RUBBER FLOOR MATS WITH GRIME BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, IN REAR PREP AREA
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN ARE BROWN/BLACK IN COLOR DUE TO TOO MUCH SMOKE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE SAID TILES.ALSO EXCESS GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON PIPES AND CEILING TILES AT SAME AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD /DEBRIS ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.ALL EMPLOYEE SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR
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61
Mar 10, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT SALAD REACH IN COOLER. RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT PREP COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FRYERS AND STOVE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF GARBAGE CAN HOLDERS IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.
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78
Dec 16, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
31
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REACH-IN FREEZER. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN WALLS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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90
May 22, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN STORAGE AREA. SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN VENTILATION HOOD.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS. ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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64
Sep 30, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT LINEN CLOSET, AND ALONG WALL AT CORNERS BY MOP SINK. CLEAN SAME.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN FILTER UNDER HOOD IN KITCHEN OF GREASE BUILT-UP. CLEAN SAME.
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90
Nov 8, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZAS, RICE, SOUPS, ETC.) ARE 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.
21
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Must properly and store and invert clean multi-use utensils,single service articles in the kitchen,food prep areas.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: The following requires cleaning i.e. manual can opener and housing attached,upper shelving over the food prep lines,ice machine.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Section of ceiling along the front service areas must be repaired to smooth,easily cleanable surface.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING,ALL GAS CONNECTED COOKING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Employee in prep area not wearing hair restraint. Instructed to provide proper hair restraints to all food handlers and employees in prep areas.
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74
Mar 15, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
33
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. MUST REPAIR/REPAINT WALL SURFACE IN MIDDLE ROOM LEADING TO KITCHEN, AND CLEAN FOOD SPLASHES ON WALL AND CEILING
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR
37
82
Nov 2, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
37
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
41
78
Oct 25, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS WASTE WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING OUT WHEN WATER IS FILLED IN BASIN THEN RELEASED IS COMING OUT OF FLOOR DRAIN.MUST REPAIR TO GOOD WORKING CONDITION,DETAIL CLEAN SAID FLOOR DRAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.ALL MULTI-USE KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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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.ALLL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STOVES,DEEP FRYERS,GRILLS,COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,SHELVINGS,HOOD/FILTERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED REQUIRE A DETAIL 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 BENEATH HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DRY STORAGE SHELVING ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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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.REMOVE UNECESSARY ARTICLES AWAY FROM PREMISES,ALL ITEMS STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tortorices last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tortorices on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tortorices?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Tortorices.

Has Tortorices' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tortorices have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tortorices means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Tortorices inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tortorices is inspected roughly once per year on average.