Pass

Pizza Boy

6694 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631

Restaurant ZIP 60631 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 10, 2025

Pizza Boy was last inspected on April 10, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

April 10, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical4 general2 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in unisex toilet room located next to party room. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside all "pepsi" coolers used to store tcs items. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at exposed handwashing sink located in rear prep area next to pizza oven. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on exterior of used cooking oil container located in rear alley. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and grime on filters in hood over cook line. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed several employees with expired food handler training. Instructed all 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 all allergen training certificates on site are expired. 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

Inspection history

9 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in unisex toilet room located next to party room. Instructed to provide.

      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 exposed handwashing sink located in prep area next to pizza oven made inaccessible by metal shelves being placed in front of it. Instructed to maintain all exposed handwashing sinks so that they are accessible. 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 no paper towels at exposed handwashing sink located in rear prep area next to pizza oven. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all exposed handwashing sinks 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

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside all "pepsi" coolers used to store tcs items. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at exposed handwashing sink located in rear prep area next to pizza oven. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on exterior of used cooking oil container located in rear alley. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and grime on filters in hood over cook line. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observe the following previous core violation not corrected from report #2592880 dated 4/16/2024: #53 "observed no covered trash receptacles inside unisex toilet rooms. Instructed to provide." 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

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several employees with expired food handler training. Instructed all 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 all allergen training certificates on site are expired. 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

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink located next to pizza oven. Instructed to provide.

      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 automatic soap dispenser on wall in toilet room located oliphant ave side of building does not work. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacles inside unisex toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at front exit door of private dining side. Must rodent proof said door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one food handler without hair restraint. Instructed all food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease/dust build up on ventilation hood. Must clean ventilation hood and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. 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: Instructed to properly label food containers identified with common name (flour, sugar etc)

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • PaperworkFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no inspection summary report posted on premise. Instructed manager, a summary report must be displayed and visible to the public. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010 7-42-010 (b) no citation issued

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  6. No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

  7. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o)-observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide verification for each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13-observed no allergen training certificates on site. Instructed to provide allergen training for all employees who obtain the city of chicago food manager certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 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. Instructed to provide verification for each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-010. No 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 no employee hand washing signage at all hand washing sinks and in both bathroom hand washing sinks in establishment. Must provide.

      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 hand washing sink located in rear prep area where employees will be preparing food. Instructed to install a hand washing sink in rear prep area where employees can conveniently wash hands. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). No 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 improper hot water temperature at hand washing sink in prep area at 70.1f. Instructed manager proper hot water temperature must be at 100.0f or higher through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c).no citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no visible back flow preventer device on soda pop machine water line. Instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dusty vent on ceiling in customer bathroom located on left side of establishment. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site. Instructed to provide allergen training for all employees who obtain the city of chicago food manager certificate.

      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 19 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.