Pass

Pizano's Pizza and Pasta South

2106 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Dec 4, 2025

Pizano's Pizza and Pasta South was last inspected on December 4, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

December 4, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving at to go pick up area. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

    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 rusted storage racks in walk in cooler, surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.provide stoppers for 3-comp sink in basement prep area. Instructed to maintain

    Official wording (code 47)

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

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the wal in beer cooler with spillage on the floor right side where beer kegs are held for storage. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the seal along the wall of the three compartment sink in the rear dish washing area missing. Instructed to seal and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris under shelving in rear area near the non working pizza oven. Instructed clean and maintain all areas as needed as a means of preventing possible insect feeding and harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard on bottoms of tables. Observed cork boardon shelving in dough room. Instructed person in charge to remove and only allow for smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

      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 rust on interior of coolers for beer glasses in bar area. Instructed person in charge to replace shelving or remove rust to allow for smooth and easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler certificates. Instructed person in charge to direct food handler employees to obtain updated training and retain certificates on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on site for certified manager. Instructed person in charge that all certified managers are required to obtain allergen training and maintain certificate on site for review.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leak at faucet on 3 compartment sink. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  7. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed butter containers being re-used for food storage. Instructed to only use food storage containers and do not re-use single service articles.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed city of chicago food manager without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a small leak from the faucet of the three comp sink in the dishwashing area; repair leak at faucet.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor in corner areas of dishwashing room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All in use utensil may be stored in clean water at 135 f or above or running water. Instructed manager to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Additional lighting needed in walk in cooler. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found container of pizza sausage at improper temperature. 50.1 degrees sausage on prep table. Instructed manager to provide adequate refrigeration at all times. Product was discarded at this time. Total value $64.00 10 lbs critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • 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: Found rodent activity in chemical/electrical room. Observed approximately 30-33 mouse droppings along wall bases. Instructed manager to clean and contact pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Raw wood shelves in need of sealing. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under all cooking equipment, through out front bar area and in storage room. Must clean to remove all build up.

  14. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  15. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Ice machine without backflow device. Must provide.

More in ZIP 60616

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.