Ace Pizze 2

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 6, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   5 critical3 general 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 site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. 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: Observed facility with no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit for events. Instructed to provide adequate supplies for vomit and diarrhea clean up. Must ensure the availability of both clean up policy and adequate supplies (disposable mop, disposable latex gloves, disposable mask, and adequate sanitizer *must eliminate norovirus*) on site to properly clean up any vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. 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 hand sink in rear dish area not accessible. Basin was filled with several plastic food containers and lids. And large equipment items stored in front and underneath the sink. Instructed to remove all items obstructing the sinks accessiblity and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     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: Observed handsink in rear dish area not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation combined with above violation.

     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: Observed no paper towel at rear dish area handsink. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c).citation combined with above violation.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs food cooked, delivered and served. Person in charge presented no contact, infrared thermometer. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk dry ingredients in containers without proper labeling of name. Instructed person in charge to provide labels for items removed from its original containers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain underneath 3 compartment sink with encrusted food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Mar 13, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Rusty storage racks inside the walk in cooler. Instructed to remove rust or replace storage racks. Maintain a rust free surface.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets on all reach in coolers with food and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain rubber gaskets.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Leaks at the base of the faucet and at the pipe underneath the wash compartment on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix leaks and maintain good plumbing. -knob is missing from the cold water side of the front hand washing sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors under/around the heavy equipment and the interior of the floor drain underneath the 3-compartment sink with dirt, food and grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain floors and floor drains.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Mop not properly stored. Must store hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles in the front and rear prep/dish washing area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Cfm has no allergen training certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid allergen training certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Feb 26, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the person in charge without a chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed frozen chicken sitting in water in the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to properly thaw using refrigeration, microwave or under running water.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers/employees handling food and in the food prep area and not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all employees to wear a hair restraint when in the food prep areas and while handling food. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the fryers with grease and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the fryers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the dining and food prep area. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

     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 chicago food sanitation certificate nor certified food manager on site while preparing/serving tcs foods (i.e. Pizza, chicken, etc.). Instructed to have a valid/original certificate and the certificate holder on site at all times when preparing/serving tcs foods. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Aug 8, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods such as: italian sausage (46.3f), sausage meat (47.0f), ham (45.6f), pepperoni (45.9f), bacon (46.0f), shredded cheese (44.1f) inside of a three door prep cooler. Manager discarded product. Instructed to have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Approximately 25lbs at $200. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed three missing sink stoppers for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the outerior and interior of the microwave in the deep-frying station with food splatters inside and flour residue on the outside of the unit. Instructed to clean and maintain said equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed flour residue build up on the metal grease trap stored under the handwashing sink in the dishwashing area. Instructed to clean and maintain said equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a water-stained ceiling tile above the clean dishware rack in the dishwashing area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed three light bullbs missing shields above the cooking equiment located under the ventilation hood. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed slight dust build up above the ventilation system above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean 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 certified food manager on site during the inspection while the time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) has been prepared and served. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site, at all times while 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

5. Jun 14, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard on shelving near pizza ovens. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain. For ease of cleaning and sanitizing.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in employee toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of oil on hood ventilation unit. Instructed to have cleaned, sanitized and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination of foods prepared.

     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 handlers certification on site for food prep employees. Instructed to obtain and provide on site for all employees that handles any food items.

     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 for city of chicago food manager on site. Instructed to obtain and provide on site as a means of staying in compliance with city of chicago.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Aug 12, 2019 Conditional

   License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation

     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: Observed no employee procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed pic to provide with all necessary items outline in procedure including disposable gloves, face mask, disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer to kill the norovirus. Priority foundation.

     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: No handwashing sign in rear prep area. Must provide

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain not clean under 3- compartment sink.must clean/maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: : no allergens training training for pic with city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Must provide

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Aug 7, 2019 Fail

   License · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation

     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: Observed no employee procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed pic to provide with all necessary items outline in procedure including disposable gloves, face mask, disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer to kill the norovirus. Priority foundation.

     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: No handwashing sign in rear prep area. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed walk in cooler thats needed maintaining improper temperature of 76.f. Must repair and must maintain cold temperature of 41.f or below. Priority violation

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer for taking temperatures of foods. Must provide. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no garbage dumpster on site for business or must provide a letter from building to allow to share dumpster area. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain not clean under 3- compartment sink.must clean/maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No allergens training training for pic with city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Aug 2, 2019 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations