Piezanos Pizza & Grinder Co
2601 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60632
Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 12, 2026
Piezanos Pizza & Grinder Co was last inspected on August 12, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
August 12, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical7 general-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed rust on shield and observed black moldlike substance on upper component of ice machine. Instructed to destroy ice, remove rust from shield, clean and sanitize interior of ice machine to prevent contamination of ice.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed opening in middle of front entrance outer doors. Instructed to seal outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
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 no left splash guard on handwashing sink in prep/dishwashing area and right drainboard of three compartment sink. Instructed to install left splash guard on handwashing sink in prep/dishwashing area to prevent contamination of prep surfaces, equipment or food. Observed potato cutter installed underneath paper towel dispensr for handwashing sink. Instructed to relocate paper towel dispenser or potato cutter to prevent contamination of equipment or food.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed live potted plants stored on shelf above single use containers on wall separating prep area and walkway to washroom. Instructed to remove live potted plants from shelf above single use containers.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & 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: Observed boxes and containers stored on floor in rear dry storage area. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability. Observed rust on shelving units above three compartment sink. Instructed to remove rust from shelving units above three compartment sink, instructed nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material for ease of cleanability.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed buildup on potato cutter. Instructed to clean and sanitize potato cut and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed wet mop on floor next to utility sink. Instructed to install mop drying rack for proper drainage and drying of mops to prevent pest breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed buildup on interior of vent above pizza oven. Instructed to clean interior of vent above pizza oven and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Food storage on floor in walk in freezer. Instd to elevate 6 inches and maintain
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Small leak at 3-compartment sink faucet. Instd to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.