Pass

Chicago Pizzeria

6149 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

Restaurant ZIP 60646 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 1, 2026

Chicago Pizzeria was last inspected on June 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

June 1, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: Observed salt, pepper and oregano out of the original containers and in stainless steel containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

27 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 of 2 certified managers without allergen training. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodserivce manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink in rear near 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags used to freeze food. Instructed to use only food grade, re-usuable containers for food storage.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  5. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight pink build up inside ice machine. Must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris inside prep area coolers. Instructed manager must clean interior of coolers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  7. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Recent Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed walls in woman's washroom not smooth and easily cleanable due to peeling wallpaper. Restore to a smooth easily cleanable condition. Observed no ceiling in dry storage room. Must install smooth easily cleanable ceiling and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed walls in woman's washroom not smooth and easily cleanable due to peeling wallpaper. Restore to a smooth easily cleanable condition. Observed no ceiling in dry storage room. Must install smooth easily cleanable ceiling and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no one on site while time temperature controlled foods are being served including italian beef. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pink mineral build up inside of ice machine shoot in prep area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items not disclosed and no disclosure statement written at bottom of menu for consumer advisory. Instructed to provide an asterisk next to the food items that are cooked to order (burgers). At the bottom of menu add the following disclosure statement, "*these food items are cooked to order." priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

  12. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  13. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  14. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide and maintain a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site but has in-complete clean-up items as outlined in policy. Instructed to provide and maintain required appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that is effective against norovirus). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed management to provide and maintain a handwashing sink accessible to the dish washing 3-compartment sink area with hot and cold running water,supplied with soap and hand papertowels.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c),citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean, remove unnecessary articles and re-organize storage/furnace room and elevate remaining items at least 6" inches off the floor,(no soda crates for storage).

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove dusts accumulations on ceiling ventilation covers in kitchen food prep area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  15. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  16. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health [policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and also provide cleaning supplies kit. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install hand sink in the dish washing area with hot and cold running water under city pressure and provide paper towel and hand soap. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: All cooked ready to eat tcs food inside the walk in cooler held over 24 hours must have a discard date. (dated and labeled properly).

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide reminder and disclosure for all raw and undercooked food being serve on site on the menu with asterisk and also on the walls for the customer view. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: All dry bulk food containers must have a common name on the container.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth for wiping chopping board and prep tables must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: All clean pots,pans, food containers must be stored upside down/inverted to prevent possible contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace grocery bag being used a to store frozen and fresh food with food grade storage bag.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located on the ice machine. Instructed to install to be able to locate, serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Walls behind the cooking equipment needs detail cleaning.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: No plastic light shield on one of the light bulb above the prep table in the kitchen. Instructed to provide light shield and end caps to hold the light shield.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: All food handler certificate are expired. Instructed to re take the food handler training class.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate . Instructed to obtain allergen training certificate for all certified food service manager.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Reach in freezer c shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Caulk around exposed hand sink and 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles that were damaged/stained, shall be repaired/replaced.

  19. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature requirement during storage inside prep cooler (with an air temperature of 40.8f) in prep/cooking area. Noted internal temperature of the following food products: alfredo sauce at 45.6f, pasta at 46.3f, cooked rice at 44.7f, refried beans at 45.3f, ground beef at 44.9f, chicken at 45.9f. Instructed manager, potentially hazardous foods must maintain cold holding temperature of 40f or below and hot holding temperature of 140f or above. Manager discarded the said food products. Total value $60.00, total weight 10 lbs. Critical violation 7-38-005 (a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the following: interior and exterior surfaces of ice machine, 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink and interior of hand sink cabinet inside 2 washrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors underneath 3 compartment sink, under and around mixer in rear (by exit door) and floors inside storage/boiler room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide back flow preventer device at mop sink faucet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean, remove unnecessary articles and clutter stored inside storage/boiler room. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning. No milk crates for storage. Must reorganize.

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Oinstructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior of coolers and door ledges, filters and exhaust hood, sink, utensils, and deep fryer cabinets not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor tile broken in rear prep area not area. Instructed to replace broken floor tile.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling not maintained in rear prep area. Instructed to reapir and reseal surface. Ventilation covers in toilet room not clean. Instructed to remove dust and detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Drainline under three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Establishment has not met requirement for food handlers training. Instructed that all food handlers must complete food handlers training when potentially hazardous foods are being handled.

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair both rear windows on each side of the rear exit door. Windows are in poor repair. Also must repair or replace the interior panel of the ice box freezer door across from the 3-comp sink. Interior panel is falling apart and is being held by duct tape.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize interior shelving racks at the 1dr upright freezer in front of the 3dr reach-in cooler to remove food debri. Muust remove aluminum foil being used at the stove and shelving of table next to it. Surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must repair uneven/open hole at wall above the entrance into the kitchen right below the heating duct system to prevent pest entry. Also must replace water damaged ceiling tiles above the soda dispensing machine area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide chemical testing strips for the 3-comp sink at all times.

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize exhaust vent covers in the hallway leadingt to both restrooms and the vent cover located above the pizza prep table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a backflow prevention device at the rear mop sink at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must tighten faucet base and hot water faucet handle at the 3-comp sink to prevent leak at base of both faucet handle and faucet base.

  23. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must properly label all food items with name of products and dates.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain shelves at the rear storage area.....also clean inside compartment of deep fryer embebed with thick grease to prevent food source for rodents qand other pests.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink at the food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Clean,remove or organize clutter on shelving at the rear storage area and in the storage roon with soda.

  24. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  25. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  26. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be repair, sealed or replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Hole on wall behind prep counter, rear corner shall be repair/sealed,stained ceiling tiles shall be repair/replaced, rear door frame of kitchen prep area door had exposed raw wood, shall be repair/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Missing Light shields in kitchen prep area shall be provided.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Mop sink faucet in state of disrepair(leaking), shall be repair/replaced, exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms, dining areas, and hallway not clean need cleaning.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.