Pass

Pizza y Pan Pa' Ya

3123-3125 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Restaurant ZIP 60618 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 30, 2026

Pizza y Pan Pa' Ya was last inspected on September 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

September 30, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed rusty bottom of prep tables in rear food preparation area. Must repaint or replace prep tables.

    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: Must regrout floor in food prepration areas, food storage are and dishwashing areas. Must repair/replace and maintain 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 dirt and dust build up on floor drains in food preparation areas and dishwashing area. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in kitchen across the prep table not accessible for handwashing. Found 7 eggs and rubber gloves stored at the said hand sink. Instructed manager to remove. Handwashing sink must be accessible at all times for handwashing only. (cos - manager discarded the eggs and gloves) priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found tcs foods (potato and beef balls) at improper temperature requirement during storage inside the walk-in cooler (air temperature of 40.3f) with an internal temperature of 47.8f, 48.9f, 49.0f. Instructed person in charge, tcs foods must maintain cold holding temperature of below 41.0f and hot holding temperature of above 135.0f. Management discarded the said food products. Total value $ 840.00, total weight 18 lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed gasket loose on two door refrigerator. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      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 shelving in walk-in cooler to have light buildup of dust and food debris. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

      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: Instructed not to use milk crates as a means of elevation in the bakery prep area. Must properly use raised shelving 6"off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

      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: Observed handsink across from prep table with loose faucet. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on top of grease receptacle. Instructed to remove grease as a means of preventing pest activity and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners in basement. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain 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 opening at wall base underneath/next to 3-comp sink. Instructed to seal gap as a means of preventing pest activity.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed both lightbulbs in hood over fryer area in front coffee bar not working. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good working order.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 100 rodent droppings throughout basement. Instructed to remove droppings, receive additional pest control service, and maintain facility free of pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken juicing machine stored near entrance to kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition or remove from premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed both lightbulbs in hood over fryer area in front coffee bar not working. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good working order.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 of 2 certified managers with expired allergen training. Instructed all certified managers must complete allergen training and maintain current certificates on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of ice machine with minimal calcium build-up.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to label some food storage containers identified with common name (rice, flour, sugar etc).

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to rodent proof bottom or rear exit door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout basement. Along the walls and in all corners.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found expiired allergen training certificates on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with current allergen training certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12--backflow prevention device not located at ice machine.must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--observed expired food handler certificates on the premises.instructed to provide current food handler certificates and maintain as required.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Found no consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the menu. Instructed to disclose which foods can be ordered "raw" or under cooked and link those foods with an asterisk (*) to a reminder statement that states that eating raw or under cooked foods can increase your risk of food borne illness. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      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: Instructed to properly label food containers/bins identified with common name (salt, sugar, flour etc).

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity.observed 10 rodent (rat) droppings on the basement floor around and under unused broken kitchen equipments.instructed to detail clean and remove all rodent droppings and sanitize all affected areas,additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Food containers stored on floor in walk-in cooler.must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusts on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler.instructed to remove rust and repaint or replace the shelves.

      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 at ice machine.must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide lid/cover for the waste receptacle inside the women's washroom 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: Instructed to remove broken,unused kitchen equipments stored at rear section of the basement due to potential pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean exhaust fan on west wall in kitchen prep area to remove accumulation of dust build up and maintain.

      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 handler certificates on the premises.instructed to provide current food handler certificates and maintain as required.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2531975 dated 9/28/2021: #38 " observed approximately 40 rat droppings in rear of basement. Instructed to remove droppings, receive additional pest control service, and maintain facility free of pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued." observed approximately 5 droppings in rear of basement at time of inspection. See comments. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 rat droppings in rear of basement. Instructed to remove droppings, receive additional pest control service, and maintain facility free of pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Extremely slow drain at the front prep hand washing sink. Must repair to properly drain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical11 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the ice machines upper water reservoir and inside the ice bin storage with black and pink slime substance dripping down into the ice and on ice contact surfaces. Instructed to discard all ice, clean and sanitize all effected areas inside the machine and remove the slime substance. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food and spice containers must be labeled with the product common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 rat droppings throughout the basement storage and basement stairwell under stored items on floors. Instructed to remove all droppings, sanitize all areas and recommend having the pest control co. Service for rats. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths throughout all prep areas must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution in between use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior metal lid of the ice machine in poor repair with twisted metal and exposed insulation. Must replace or repair to be smooth and cleanable.

      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 not use tinfoil as liner for shelving throughout prep areas. Shelving must be smooth and cleanable.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of the hot holding box with excessive food debris.must clean and maintain----table top can opener with encrusted food debris. Must clean after each use.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Extremely slow drain at the front prep hand washing sink. Must repair to properly drain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Basement storage throughout with excessive clutter. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items and all other items stored organized and elevated to prevent rodent harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Employees must not store personal belongings in food storage or dry food storage areas. Must provide a designated dressing area/lockers for personal belongings.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Gas stove on the cooks line must be under the ventilation system.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 4-11-19 report #2283042 not corrected. #'s 51- back flow prevention device not located at the mop sink. Instructed manager must provide and make visible back flow prevention devices at mop sink.#58- no food allergen training certificates on premises. Instructed manager all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed refrigerated tcs foods without sell by dates on labels. Instructed manager refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs food, prepared on site and held greater than 24 hours must have sell by dates on labels. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: No running hot water at 3-compartment sink and handwash bowls, found water temperature at 84.4 f at said sinks. Instructed manager hot water temperature must be a minimal of 110.0 f at 3-compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located at espresso machine water line and at mop sink. Instructed manager must provide and make visible back flow prevention devices at said locations.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No food allergen training certificates on premises. Instructed manager all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates on premises.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Ice machine door loose. Must reattach ice machine door to ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight calcium build up inside ice machine. Instructed manager to clean interior of ice machine and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust/litter on floor in dry storage room along walls and corners also observed standing water on floor at dining room and at both basement rooms. Instructed manager to clean floor in dry storage room and keep floor dry throughout dining room and both basement rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed one burned out ceiling light bulb above 3-compartment sink. Must replace burned out light bulb with working light bulb.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer for food handlers. Instructed manager must provide and calibrate metal stem thermometer for food handler.

  13. 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: Must repair non-working exhaust vents in both customer restrooms(ladies and men's).

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