Tortorice's Pizza
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Tortorice's Pizza has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 12, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT ETC)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COVER/TOP OF THE A GREASE DUMPSTER WITH SOME GREASE ACCUMULATION LOCATED IN THE REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
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Jul 31, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Sep 14, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (JALAPENO PEPPERS) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTED GREASE BOX TOP LID/COVER UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Sep 28, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Oct 22, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON COOK LINE AND IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BOTH PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 METAL STEM THERMOMETERS DOES NOT TURN ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF 2 DOOR LOW BOY PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE GENDER NEUTRAL EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 9, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN/MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER, INTERIOR DOOR OF THE SAME FREEZER WITH MISSING METAL COVERING LEAVING EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BOTH.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Jul 7, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.#25- MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOOD SUCH AS BURGERS AND STEAKS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CUSTOMERS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AS DESCRIBED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN/MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER, INTERIOR DOOR OF THE SAME FREEZER WITH MISSING METAL COVERING LEAVING EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BOTH.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Jun 29, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN GROUND BEEF AND RAW EGGS BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED, READY TOP EAT CONDIMENTS SUCH AS GIARDINIERA AND PICKLED PEPPERS A TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS PROTECTED. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS SUCH AS COOKED LASAGNA, COOKED PIZZA'S AND BEEF GRAVY NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION OF NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOOD SUCH AS BURGERS AND STEAKS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING INSTRUCTION FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT AND ALL REQUIRED CLEANING EQUIPMENT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MISSING FAUCET NOZZLE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SINK. NOZZLE ONLY AVAILABLE ON THE LEFT WASHBOWL AND WATER SPRAYING UP OF MISSING NOZZLE/FAUCET ON THE RIGHT SIDE WASHBOWL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING FAUCET/NOZZLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN/MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER, INTERIOR DOOR OF THE SAME FREEZER WITH MISSING METAL COVERING LEAVING EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BOTH.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE SINK GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 6, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPAPRED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED WITH SELL BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT STOPPER NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE WORKING STOPPER FOR SAID SINK LOCATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Feb 23, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE AND GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXTERIOR LID OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT ALL GREASE MUST BE CONTAINED INSIDE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES AND NO GREASE SHALL BE ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE RECEPTACLE OR THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW. STAFF WAS ABLE TO DETAIL CLEAN THE RECEPTACLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST IN THE VENTS OUTSIDE OF THE HOOD VENTS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING THAT IS BEING PULLED APART FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE MIDDLE DOOR GASKET AND THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 3-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASAKET AT THE UTILITY SINK TO PREVENT WATER FROM LEAKING OUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 19, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/GREASE ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SODA REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Jan 19, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tortorice's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tortorice's Pizza on file is from Jun 12, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tortorice's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Tortorice's Pizza.
Has Tortorice's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tortorice's Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tortorice's 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 Tortorice's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tortorice's Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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