Conte's Pizzeria
8512 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60652
Restaurant ZIP 60652 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 10, 2026
Conte's Pizzeria was last inspected on June 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
June 10, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the vent cover above the hot holding area dirty. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the filters above the cooking equipment dirty. Must clean to remove dust and debris.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door open with red metal security gate not rodent proof. Instructed to provide rodent proof barrier as a means of keeping unwated pest out when rear door is open.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed splash guard needed on the right hand side of the front hand washing sink as it sits right nect to the hot hold unit. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed walk in cooling unit shelving in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Handwash soap dispenser above utility sink. Instd to remove dispenser and provide only at handwash sinks
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Toilet room door not self closing. Instd to have self closing door, opens to prep area
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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: 4-501.11: doors of pizza prep cooler not aligned, making doors difficult to close properly. Instd to repair and maintain properly
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: The following tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures in pizza prep cooler: large container of sausage at 53.6f, and mozzarella cheese at 55.9f. All discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 20lbs $100 value. Instd to maintain cold food at 41f or below. Citation issued priority 7-38-005
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Pizza prep cooler unable to maintain proper temperature, internal air temperature of 50.9f. Cooler tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd to have able to maintain 41f or below and contact cdph for reinspection of cooler prior to using. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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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: Raw wood surface on shelving unit above pizza prep cooler. Instd to seal same so as surface to be smooth, even and easily cleanable
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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: Doors of pizza prep cooler not aligned, making doors difficult to close properly. Instd to repair and maintain properly
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door not properly sealed at bottom to prevent entry point for pest. Must provide and maintain a proper weather strip.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: Observed one sink stoppper missing for the 3 compartment sink. Must replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager that all city certified food managers must comply with the allergen training requirements or citations will follow.
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 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.