Pass

Positano Pizza

4312 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 19, 2026

Positano Pizza was last inspected on February 19, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations.

Latest inspection

February 19, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

5 general2 paperwork
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Observed soap dispenser for handwashing sink installed above left compartment of two compartment sink. Instructed to relocate and reinstall handwashing soap dispenser so that it shall not contaminate food or equipment in two compartment sink.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of single use items stored on floor in basement right dry storage area. Observed soda crates used to elevate sodas throughout first floor of facility instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention device on utility sink. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on utility sink so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed doors of men and women's washrooms to not be self closing. Instructed to install self closing devices on men and women's washroom doors so that they shall be tight fitting and self closing.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed hole in ceiling with peeling paint near small door on wall in basement dry storage area to the left dishwashing area. Instructed to remove peeling paint and smoothly repair hole in ceiling in said area for ease of cleanability. Observed stained and damaged ceiling tiles throughout hallway in basement outside of washrooms. Instructed to repair/replace all damaged ceiling tiles throughout hallway in basement outside of washrooms and maintain. Observed missing light shield in right dry storage area of basement above shelving units across from freezers in basement. Instructed to replace missing light shield in right dry storage area of basement above shelving units across from freezers in basement with solid shield.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: At time of inspection facility provided expired food handler certificates for all food handlers. Instructed to provide valid proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: At time of inspection facility provided expired allergen awareness training certificate for employee with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed to provide valid proof of allergen training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Raw wood surface underneath counter at front prep area. Instd to seal raw wood so as surface to be non porous 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: Excessive ice accumulation in upright freezer near front service counter. Inst to remove excessive ice and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold holding unit (front deli cooler) at improper cold holding temperature of 50.9f. Instructed person in charge that cold holding unit must be maintained at 41f and below. Instructed pic to repair and maintain. (cooler tagged at this time by cdph; alternative cold holding available) priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling tile above handsink in women's restroom. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. 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: Missing handwash signage at handwash sink in basement. Instd to provide signage and maintain

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive ice accumultion in chest freezer. Instd to remove excessive ice 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: Damaged wall paneling near mixer in basement. Instd to repair and maintain surface smooth, even, and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF HANDSINK IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  5. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 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: Observed hand washing sink for basement prep/dish washing area located behind a door in laundry/furnance room. Must relocate hand washing sink in prep/dish washing area for hand washing.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 2lbs. Au jus 57.2f.4.5lbs. Pizza sauce 58.5f-62.2f. 2- quarts of milk 49.3f . Product was discardec by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Appx. 6.5lbs. $42.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 2- door glass reach in cooler at 55.4f with tcs foods stored inside. A held for inspection tag has been placed on unit. Once repaired email letter.must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.(cos)(priority 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: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard on both sides of handsink in 1st fl. Prep area.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for food storage in basement.must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units.must remove cardboard from dry food storage area shelving units in basement.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from fryer cabinet.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a backflow device on mopsink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in basement.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in 1st fl. Prep area and broken concrete by floor drain in basement.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.