Papa Santiagos Pizzeria

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 17, 2026 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. May 21, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. May 14, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: No hand drying provision at handwash sink basement prep area. Instd to provide at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) see above for violation issued. Paper towels were provided during inspection

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Both handwash sinks not accessible, equipment in basin of sinks. Instd to have accessible at all times. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation. Equipment was removed from basins during inspection

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Over 30 mice droppings scattered on floor and along wallbase in basement. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas and contact pest control service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

4. Apr 23, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed cardboard on multiple shelves in the dry storage area in the basement. Instructed the person in charge to remove all cardboard and maintain it.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed build-up of spillage and residue on interiors and doors of cold hold units. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle in the unisex restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle and maintain

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter and unused equipment in base storage/prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to remove unused equipment and maintain all items at least six inches from the floor at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed multiple areas along the baseboard of the wall to have holes in the basement prep area. Observed holes in the furnace room concrete floor.instructed the person in charge to repair all areas to be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed blown light in hood ventilation system. Instructed person in charge replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Apr 9, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 80 mouse droppings scattered throughout the basement prep/dry storage area in the following: behind the door, on cardboard covering shelving, in the corner of the dry storage room, in the furnace room around the perimeter(behind doors stored), and beside the prep table. Instructed the person in charge to remove all mouse droppings, sanitize all areas, and inform pest control service of activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard on multiple shelves in the dry storage area in the basement. Instructed the person in charge to remove all cardboard and maintain it.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of spillage and residue on interiors and doors of cold hold units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the unisex restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unused equipment in base storage/prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to remove unused equipment and maintain all items at least six inches from the floor at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed multiple areas along baseboard of wall to have holes in basement prep area. Observed holes in furnace room concrete floor.instructed person in charge to repair all areas to be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed blown light in hood ventilation system. Instructed person in charge replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Apr 2, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

7. Apr 3, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/9/22 REPORT 2557059 NOT CORRECTED. 58 2-102.13: Allergen Training OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: See 60

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Jun 9, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   12 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers in most coolers. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use utensils hanging on hooks above mop sink.must store properly to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for food storage throughout premises and provide adequate shelving units.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean flour and food debris from rolling carts,prep coolers,reach in freezers,prep tables,fryer cabinets,grill table,meat slicer,floor mixer,all shelving units.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at hand sink in 1st fl. Prep area.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no lid for garbage can in unisex toilet room. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing wall bases in basement prep area,damaged floor tile in 1st fl. Prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris and food splatter from walls and ceilings in prep areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris and food from floors under,around,along wall bases throughout premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles throughout premises off of floor and away from walls.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters at hood of cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handlers training for employees.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food manager.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Jun 3, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No thermometers in coolers in basement. Instd to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Exit door. Not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

10. Oct 16, 2020 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Handwash sinks in both prep areas not accessible, unclean utensils in basins of sinks. Instd to remove and have accessible at all times. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards stained and with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards

      Official wording (code 47)

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

11. Aug 23, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general1 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 in place. Instd to provide and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-010. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: Employee personal care items improperly stored. Instd to store in designate area.

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Dry storage containers not labeled with common name. Instd to properly label.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 9/20/2018 report 2222659: pa 100-0367 no allergen training as required. Instd to obtain training and provide verification for all city of chicago certified managers. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: See 60

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Sep 20, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) no employee food handler policy. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      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: 2.501.11 no procedure in place for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      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: 6-301.14 no handwashing signage at handsink in basement prep area. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 all cutting boards worn and with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards.

      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: 6-501.114 clutter, unnecessary articles in basement storage areas. Instd to remove clutter and organize areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12(a) toilet room door not clean. Instd to clean and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 no allergen training as required. Instd to obtain training and provide verification for city of chicago certified managers

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Sep 28, 2017 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed new raw wood storage shelves behind counter, instructed to seal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the front and behind counter coolers interior not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean and sanitize dough roller.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter on the side of the upright freezer, instructed to organize and remove items not being used.

14. Apr 6, 2017 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device for hose connection. Use of water hose prohibited in the absence of an air gap.

15. Oct 27, 2016 Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No exposed handwashing sink located in the basement where dough is prepared. Management instructed to install an exposed handwashing sink in the basement. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Food not protected from contamination by the public. Must install a door or other barrier where the countertop ends that extends to the exterior wall that prevents the public from accessing the food prep area. Also must install a sneezeguard or other type of barrier at the countertop next to the hot holding unit to prevent contamination by the public. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: Chemical test strips are needed to measure the sanitizer concentration at the 3 compartment sink. Must provide. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the ventilation hood and filters.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The flooring in the basement is damaged and in disrepair. Must repair the concrete flooring in the basement and cover with a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Seal the concrete access panel in the crawlspace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings in the basement walls and ceiling. Must seal all openings. All drywall must be covered or painted so as to be smooth and easily cleanable. Paint or seal the brick wall at the bottom of the staircase.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a metal stem probe thermometer to take food temperatures.