Pass

Sbarro

5554 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 6, 2026

Sbarro was last inspected on October 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

October 6, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit for testing concentration of quaternary ammonium solution available during inspection. Manager provided bleach test strips with three comparment sink setup with quat sanitizing solution. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation. #7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the three compartment sink not maintained; not draining properly occasionally backing up when the water is released from first compartment, water backs up into food prep sink and water slowly draining. Instructed to repair plumbing issue and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up on door of ice machine. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris and trash on floor in dry storage room under shelving. Isntructed person in charge to clean and maintain area at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • 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 and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found a build up of food and other debris on the bottom of the three door prep cooler. Instructed management to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand washing sink in dishwashing area clogged, not draining. Instructed to repair and maintain all exposed hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      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: 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 and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found a build up of food and other debris on the bottom of the three door prep cooler. Instructed management to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises, while tcs foods such as chicken and pasta are served. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager shall be present during all hours of operation. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • 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 used as shelf liner in small rear storage room. Instructed to remove all cardboard from shelf, all food and nonfood contact surfaces must be smooth and easily 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: 4-601.11(c): observed buildup on fountain machine nozzles, surface surrounding nozzles and interior of ice dispenser. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed spillage on floor in interior cabinet underneath fountain machine in front dining area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed light fixture hanging from ceiling in women's washroom. Instructed to repair light fixture and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed dusty vent covers in men's and women's washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dust on interior surface and grease on filters of hoods in front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: observed non-working lights in hood. Instructed to replace non-working lights in hood and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises, while tcs foods such as chicken and pasta are served. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager shall be present during all hours of operation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  8. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.11: observed small pan in handwashing sink in front prep area. Corrected on site, employee removed small pan from inside handwashing sink. Instructed handwashing sinks at all times shall be accessible and shall be used for handwashing only. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) consolidated citation

      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: 6-301.12: observed no paper towels at handwashing sink for drying hands in dishwashing area. Corrected on site, manager provided paper towels for hand drying at handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Instructed hand drying provisions shall be provided at all handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation consolidated with above violation citation issued.

      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: 4-101.19 :observed cardboard used as shelf liner in small rear storage room. Instructed to remove all cardboard from shelf, all food and nonfood contact surfaces must be smooth and easily 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: 4-601.11(c): observed buildup on fountain machine nozzles, surface surrounding nozzles and interior of ice dispenser. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed spillage on floor in interior cabinet underneath fountain machine in front dining area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed light fixture hanging from ceiling in women's washroom. Instructed to repair light fixture and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed dusty vent covers in men's and women's washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dust on interior surface and grease on filters of hoods in front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: observed non-working lights in hood. Instructed to replace non-working lights in hood and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap for handwashing sink in women's washroom. Instructed hand soap must be available at all times at all handwashing sinks. Corrected on site manager provided handsoap for the soap dispenser in women's washroom. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      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: Observed approximately 45 small flies in rear kitchen, in areas such as dishwashing area, rear fountain machine dispensing area and area outside of walkin freezer. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity and clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended pest control service premises on after 9/6/2023. Priority foundation violation 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 used as shelf liner in small rear storage room. Instructed to remove all cardboard from shelf, all food and nonfood contact surfaces must be smooth and easily 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: Observed buildup on fountain machine nozzles, surface surrounding nozzles and interior of ice dispenser. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed spillage on floor in interior cabinet underneath fountain machine in front dining area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed light fixture hanging from ceiling in women's washroom. Instructed to repair light fixture and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dusty vent covers in men's and women's washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dust on interior surface and grease on filters of hoods in front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed non-working lights in hood. Instructed to replace non-working lights in hood and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from inspection report #2574276 dated 04/14/2023 not corrected. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued. Observed no allergen training certificates on site. Must provide for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food employee using bare hand contact while slicing fully cooked pizza. Must wear gloves when coming in contact with ready to eat foods. Priority violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site while tcs foods are being prepared and served (pizza, sandwiches). Instructed to have a certified food manager on site at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site. Must provide for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper hot holding temperatures of tcs foods in the steam table. Observed chicken parm at 106f-110f and italian sausage with peppers at 113f. Instructed management to always keep hot-holding foods at or above 135f. Food discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found tcs foods at improper temperatures inside of the dessert display cooler. Observed cheesecake at 55 f and cake with cream cheese frosting at 56 f. Instructed to discard all said tcs foods and always maintain all cold holding tcs foods at 41f or below. Food discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005. Refer to violation #21 for citation.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Equipment not maintaining proper temperature. Noted temperature of the dessert display cooler at the front counter area to be improper at 54.0 f. Unit tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health and may not be used until re-inspected by cdph and maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container of flour in rear prep area without label. Instructed to label all bulk ingredients with 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 approximately 50 mouse droppings on the floor along the wallbase and on the table behind the computers in the front delivery/storage room, 20 droppings in the cabinets underneath the soda machine, and 10 droppings on the floor underneath the front cash register counter. Instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas and contact pest control to eliminate all pest activity from the premises. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found a build up of food and other debris on the bottom of the three door prep cooler. Instructed management 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 low water pressure at the men's toilet room handwashing sink. Instructed to repair 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 orange splatters on the ceiling inside the mens washroom. Observed an accumulation of dirt and debris on the floor underneath the front cash register counter. Instructed to clean said areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Additional water pressure needed in the handwashing sinks in women's washroom. Must repair and mainatin. Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink. Must repair 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 on floor behind ice machine and refrigearion units located in rear prep area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  14. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container of flour in rear prep area without label. Instructed to label all bulk ingredients with common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at washbowl sink located in men's toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out lightbulb in hood above main cook line. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up of dust on vent above 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  15. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  16. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    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: 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

    • CriticalFood source

      Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unsafe and adulterated food stored in the prep cooler and walk-in cooler. Observed a mold-like substance in the container of marinara sauce and mold-like substance and dark spots on the cooked pasta noodles. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 3# of food worth $10. Priority 7-40-050(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 13)

      Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper hot holding temperatures of tcs foods in the steam table. Observed chicken at 94.3-128.5f, italian sausage and peppers at 114.8f, cooked potatoes at 95.9f, meatballs at 132.4f, and macaroni and cheese at 122.3f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 20# of food worth $100. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 live small flies on the walls, equipment and stock in the rear food prep area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the trays below the wire conveyor racks in the pizza oven.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in the food prep areas especially under equipment and behind the grease trap.

      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 original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed to have a certified food manager present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  17. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-201.11 0BSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) 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: 2-501.11 observed no cleaning schedule on site.instructed management to create a cleaning schedule. Priority foundation violation 7-38-oo5 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors in utility closet needs cleaning.instructed management to clean floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed no allergen training certification on premisis.instructed management to get a allergen training certification. Core

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  18. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

  19. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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