Durango Pizzeria

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 2, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Jul 22, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the prep cold holding unit, such as 10lbs of pork at 54.2f, 5lbs of cheese at 50.8f. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below . Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pizza prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 54.5f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on floor in prep areas. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • 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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found an accumulation of grease and dirt on the floor underneath and behind the fryers. Must clean said area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Jul 13, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the 2 door freezer and basement chest freezer.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4. Nov 9, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found heavy ice build up inside the chest freezer located in the basement. Must defrost, remove ice, and clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found an accumulation of grease and dirt on the floor underneath and behind the fryers. Must clean said area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an expired allergen training certificate. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep non-expired certificates on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Aug 9, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical2 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 have a signed employee health policy for each employee. 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: Observed no clean up supplies on the premises to respond to vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide. 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: Observed no hand washing sign or poster near hand washing sink in rear food preparation area. Must provide

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employees not wearing hair restraints when food is being prepared and served. Must wear hair restraints at all times food is prepared and served.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Employees must not store personal belongings in food prep or food storage areas. Must provide a designated employee storage area for personal belongings

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Oct 30, 2020 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. Oct 22, 2020 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide hand washing signage at each hand sink and wash bowl sink in restrooms.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed waste water backing up in 2 basins as 3rd basin is drained in 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Must repair to allow all waste water to be properly drained, without backing up into other basins. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Operator repaired during inspection.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed waste water rising up from drains in 2 basins as water is running into 3rd basin in bar 3 compartment sink. Observed waste water leaking directly onto floor from left basin of bar 3 compartment sink. Must repair to allow all waste water to properly drain into all drains without backing up into other basins, or leaking on to floor without backing up into other basins. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). See above violation 5-402.13 for citation.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must label all bulk food containers with common name of it's contents(such as bread plastic container).

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must install splash guards on 2 hand sinks in 2 prep areas to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leak at faucet of 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Must repair and maintain same.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease and food debris on floors behind/under cooking equipment. Must detail clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Oct 20, 2020 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   4 critical1 general2 paperwork 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 have a signed employee health policy for each employee. 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: Observed no clean up supplies on the premises to respond to vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, tcs foods refrigerated over 24 hours not date marked to indicate the date in which the food must be consumed or discarded. Management instructed to date mark all applicable foods. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure or reminder statement on the menu for raw or undercooked foods. Management instructed to describe and disclose which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to a reminder statement on the menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the women's washroom. Management instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handling employees without a food handler certificate. Management instructed to show proof of training for all employees.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers show proof of training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Nov 15, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 critical1 general2 paperwork 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 have a signed employee health policy for each employee. 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: Observed no clean up supplies on the premises to respond to vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, tcs foods refrigerated over 24 hours not date marked to indicate the date in which the food must be consumed or discarded. Management instructed to date mark all applicable foods. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure or reminder statement on the menu for raw or undercooked foods. Management instructed to describe and disclose which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to a reminder statement on the menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the women's washroom. Management instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handling employees without a food handler certificate. Management instructed to show proof of training for all employees.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers show proof of training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Jan 4, 2019 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

11. Sep 28, 2017 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: Observed cardboard used as liner at cook line station shelving, as well as storage container for single service plastic spoons and forks. Instructed managers to remove and to ensure that services are smooth and easily cleanable at all time. Observed food stored in grocery bags in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to always store food in food grade containers, while in storage .

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield above cook line station. Instructed manager to repair and maintained at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow preventive device on utility sink in basement storage area. Instructed manager to provide back flow preventive device.

12. May 17, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the cheese grinder not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean drip tray under 4 burner stove top.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observe floor under rear oven, and front fryer not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates, instructed to provide. Given copy of idph's food handler info. At this time.

13. May 9, 2016 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

14. Oct 13, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 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: Found walls with chipping paint at basement storage. Must paint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no exposed hand sink at beverage bar. Must install exposed hand sink at beverage bar.

15. Sep 29, 2015 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

16. Mar 10, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in cooler, reach in freezer.

    • 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 repaired/replaced, caulk around exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • 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 in dining area shall be replaced.

17. Sep 27, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean in detail and sanitize all the exterior sides of the grill,oven and deep fryr (with dust and grese build-up).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the floor inside the furnace room and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Fan guard of the 2 door reach cooler and one door reach in cooler with dust build-up. Instructed to clean and maintain. Peeling paint on the walls behind the 3 compartment sink. Must scrape peeling paint and repaint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No back flow preventive device on the mop sink faucet. Instructed to install.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Employee helping prepare foods in the prep area must wear a hair restraint to confine the hair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Wash cloth used for wiping the tables, prep cooler, must be stored in a bucket with sanitizing solution. Ice scoop must be stored in a seprate container to prevent possible contamination.

18. Oct 15, 2012 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

19. Oct 1, 2012 Fail

    License · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Evidence of live insects on premises. Observed approximately 5 roaches on north west corner behind prep table. Rear exit door has 1/4 inch gap in right corner. Instructed to remove all live activity and rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up left and right sides. Instructed to detail clean grease trpa and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment, storage shelves, coolers, and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Faucet not maintained at three compartment sink in front bar area. Instructed to extent faucet to reach all three compartments.