Pass

Mazala Pizza

70 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654

Restaurant ZIP 60654 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 8, 2026

Mazala Pizza was last inspected on July 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

July 8, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed bottles of mango lassi and rose lassi sold "to go" from grab and go cooler without labels. Instructed to label with ingredients and business trace back information.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2639030 dated 6/25/2026: #10 "observed exposed handwashing sink in rear prep/dish area has been made inaccessible by pipe being removed from underneath sink basin. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain sink in proper working order. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bottles of mang lassi and rose lassi sold "to go" from grab and go cooler without labels. Instructed to label with ingredients and business trace back information.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

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

      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: Observed exposed handwashing sink in rear prep/dish area has been made inaccessible by pipe being removed from underneath sink basin. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain sink in proper working order. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of black slime in interior of ice machine located in front prep area and used to produce ice for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice, detail clean, sanitize, and maintain in good condition. 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: Observed bottles of mang lassi and rose lassi sold "to go" from grab and go cooler without labels. Instructed to label with ingredients and business trace back information.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed when compartments of 3 compartment sink are filled and drained 3 compartment sink drains slowly causing water to back up into other compartments. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed paper towel dispensor at exposed handwashing sink located in front prep area needs new battery. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris and grim on walls and floor near utility sink. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violations not corrected from report #2620305 dated 7/9/2025: #47 "observed stained cutting board on top of the front 2 door prep line cooler. Instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain." #57 "observed no food handler certificates provided on the premises.must show proof of training for all food handling employees and maintain." #58 "observed the certified food manager without the allergen training certificate.must show proof of training and maintain." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on site between 12:45pm and 1:20pm. Certified manager kameron qaisieh arrived on site at 1:20pm. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2620305 dated 7/9/2025. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  3. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e)---observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the interior of the ice machine.must remove debris, detail clean inside ice machine/have serviced and maintain ice machine at all times.

      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: 3-302.12--- observed bulk containers in rear without a label.instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc).

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.11---observed a torn door gasket inside of the 2 door prep cooler.instructed to replace the torn door gasket.

      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: 4-501.12---observed stained cutting board on top of the front 2 door prep line cooler. Instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14--- instructed to detail clean ceiling ventilation covers throughout the front food prep area to remove accumulation of dusts 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: No city of chicago certified food manager on site or valid documentation on the premises while tcs foods (chicken,lamb,rice etc.) is being handled and prepared/served to customers.instructed the person-in-charge that a city of chicago certified food service manager with an original city of chicago sanitation certificate must be on the premises at all times when (tcs foods)are prepared,handled, and/or served.instructed to comply and post said certificate as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-012,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13---observed no food handler certificates provided on the premises.must show proof of training for all food handling employees and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13---observed the certified food manager without the allergen training certificate.must show proof of training and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the interior of the ice machine.must remove debris, detail clean inside ice machine/have serviced and maintain ice machine at all times.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat,tcs foods held for more than 24 hours (cooked lamb,spinach sauce,garlic sauce etc) not date marked to indicate the date in which the food must be consumed or discarded.instructed management to date mark all ready-to-eat,tcs foods held more than 24 hours.management voluntarily discarded approximately 8#'s worth $70.00. Reviewed all prepared (tcs foods) such as cooked meats held longer than 24 hours must be date labeled with an expiration date.priority foundation violation 7-38-005,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers in rear without a label.instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (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 on the premises.approximately 30 live small flying insects observed on the walls and ceiling tiles in the rear prep/dishwashing area and the mop sink area .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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the 2 door prep cooler.instructed to replace the torn door gasket.

      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 stained cutting board on top of the front 2 door prep line cooler. Instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

      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: Observed dirty floors with spilled debris under and around the dishwashing 3-compartment sink area and food splashed debris on walls in the rear prep/dishwashing area.instructed to clean floors in detail and remove food splashed debris on walls/ceiling and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean ceiling ventilation covers throughout the front food prep area to remove accumulation of dusts 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 no food handler certificates provided on the premises.must show proof of training for all food handling employees and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without the allergen training certificate. Must show proof of training and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes on counters and metal shelving in rear food prep area. Informed that all wiping cloths use for food contact and non food contact surfaces must be kept in sanitizing solution as a means of preventing any possible contamination of all areas.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a chef knife sitting between wall and prep table in rear food service area. Intructed to always keep utensils being used clear from possible contamintaion.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in rear food prep area next to upright freezer badly stained with deep cutting grooves. Instructed to repair and maintain as a means of preventing possible cross contamination.

      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: Observed the floor drains in rear food service and dish washing area with a heavy build up of dirt and possible food stain. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as means of preventing possible insect feeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a molding ceiling tile over the food menu and hot plate area in the front food service area. Instructed to replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on air vents in the front food service area. Instructed to clean and maintain all as a means of preventing possible contamination on foods being prepared in area and food contact surfaces.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: TCS food not disposed . Found several TCS food bags ( cooked chicken, lentils soup and several gravy bags) with prep date of 11/3-12/5 all bags were held in one door cooler at 38.8f, No discard date on bags. instructed to dispose of all TCS food that are held more than 7 days. Priority violation 7-38-005. 50 lbs of food discarded valued at $130.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

  7. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general4 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 one cutting board in front prep area covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable cutting surfaces.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on duty while tcs items such as chicken were prepared. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 male employees without food handler training. Instructed all food employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      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 certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

    • PaperworkFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2568782 dated 12/20/2022. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical4 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure and kit on site at time of inspection for responding to vomit and diarrhea. Left one pager and instructed to maintain procedure and kit with all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against nororvirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      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: Observed no paper towels at exposed handwashing sink in rear dish area. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all exposed handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of black slime in ice machine used to produce ice for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice, clean, sanitize, refill with new ice, and maintain in good condition. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 of 3 male employees not wearing hair restraints. Instructed food employees must wear hair restraints in prep areas.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed one cutting board in front prep area covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable cutting surfaces.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no quaternary ammonium test strips on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on site while tcs items such as chicken were prepared. Instructed to maintain a certified manager on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 male employees without food handler training. Instructed all food employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      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 certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed mango lassi smoothies being sold from a grab and go cooler with no nutritional and business information. Instructed to label with all necessary information.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 employees not wearing hair restraints and one male employee not wearing a beard guard. Instructed to have all employees wear proper hair restraints.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a cutting board in rear prep area covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable cutting 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 a build up of dirt and dust on exterior of ice machine. Instructed to maintain clean equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a loose faucet at exposed hand wash sink located in rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  10. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  11. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

  12. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.