Pass

Robert's Pizza

411 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant ZIP 60611 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 5, 2026

Robert's Pizza was last inspected on May 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

May 5, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical1 general
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

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

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at side door sweep. Must rodent proof door and maintain.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 46-49 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 5 pounds mozzarella cheese, 1/2 pound sliced cherry tomatoes, 1/4 pound anchovies, and 1/2 gallon homemade ranch dressing ($70). Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food storage containers missing common name of food. Instructed manager to label all food storage containers.

      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 10 large flies throughout facility including in dish room, near beer walk in cooler, and in main prep area. Instructed manager to minimize fly population. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several burned-out light-bulbs in hood ventalation. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting in the unit.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision at bar handwashing sink. Must obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide the date on all shellfish tags, when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served; and store all shellfish tags in chronological order for at least 90 days from the sale date. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a blue panel inside the ice machine that touched ice filled with a black mold-like substance. Instructed manager to wash, clean, sanitize and maintain. Ice is used for human consumption. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (variety of chicken, raw and pre-cooked sausage, sliced tomato, ground pork, meatballs, marinara sauce, and a variety of pre-cooked vegtables) at improper cold holding temperatures ranging from 58.3f-60.3 located in-cold holding units in rear prep. Manager discard and denature all said tcs foods 110 lbs of products worth $1,500.00 through denaturing process. Instructed to maintain a cold holding temperature of 41f at all times. Priority violation.7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the menu. Undercooked food on menu not marked. Management instructed to disclose which foods can be ordered "r.a.w." or undercooked and link those foods with an asterisk (*). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • CriticalFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a gallon of insect killer behind bar, instructed to remove and discontinue use. Priority foundation violation 7-38-15 citation issued

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility equipment for cold holding in disrepair. Noted both reach in prep coolers to be at improper temp: at 57.8f and 60.3f. Informed person in charge to repair or replace for proper cold holding of 41 degrees f or below. Both units tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued. "

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Manager presented test strips, 1 hour after inspection was completed. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several burned-out light-bulbs in hood ventalation. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting in the unit.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed summary not posted in plain view, instructed to post current summary and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-42-010 (b) citation issued

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  5. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Improper cooling. hot soup being cooled down in walk-in cooler with covers, instructed to keep food uncovered or loosely covered to facilitate cooling down.

      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: Bulk food containers/ cleaning spray bottles not labeled, instructed to label.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: food handlers not wearing hair restraints at prep kitchen, instructed to wear.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: keeping utensils in use in a sanitized solution, instructed to keep utensils in-use according to health code.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

  6. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Upper panel of ice maker interior surfaces not clean, dark spots noted by the chute, Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer in several prep coolers. instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    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: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a hand washing sign at the hand sink in coffee area.

      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 23 small, black flies in side prep area near bag in the box sodas; near cook line; and in bar area. Must contact pest control for service to eliminate pest issue. Must clean and sanitize these areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dish machine on site without proper testing device. Must provide an irreversible temperature measuring device (such as a waterproof thermometer or heat strips) to accurately measure the utensil surface. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Deli cups are washed and stacked for storage without air drying, must air dry all washed utensils properly.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  11. 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: - no verifiable employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 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: - no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up written policy and physical kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: - observed a 1/4" gap at the outer entrance doors to facility. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: - must provide allergen training certification for all managers, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.