Pass

Positanos Pizza

4844 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Jan 8, 2026

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

Latest inspection

January 8, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Bulk food ( salt, sugar ) not labeled, instructed to label.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handler certificates for employees on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no 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. Instructed to provide adequate supplies for vomit and diarrhea clean up. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No 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 a hand washing sink is needed in the rear dish washing area. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the front entrance door. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

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

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed unisex toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed to install a self-closing device and maintain it at all times.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burnt-out light bulbs throughout the food prep area. Instructed to replace/provide 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 for employees on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.