Luigi's Pizza

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 23, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs food not maintaining proper temperature chicken 56.2f, cheese 53.5f, sausage 49.8f. Instructed manager to discard all cold food must maintain 41f or below during preparation, storage, display and service. Priorty 7-38-005 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 coolers in pizza prep area not maintaining proper temperature, prep cooler 60.1f, reach-in cooler 53.3f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain coolers at 41f or below. Coolers are tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 80 rat droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in prep, dishwashing and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. 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 food debris and grease buidlup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, sinks, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed toilet not flushing properly in washroom in rear prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stained and damaged ceiling tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. Jan 16, 2026 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Jan 13, 2026 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

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   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violations not corrected from report #2629296 on 1-6-26:38-observed over 100 rat droppings scattered on floor in storage closet, water heater closet, inside fryer cabinets, on top of bulk containers, on floor along walls and corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. 60-previous core violations not corrected from report 2624493 on 9-26-25:10-observed no handwashing signage at handsinks. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.55-observed hole in upper part of wall around air duct. Instructed person in charge to close area and maintain for the prevention of pest harborage.58- observed no allergen training for manager. Instructed pic to obtain allergen training and maintain on-site. Priority 7-42-090 citation issued

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing thermometers inside coolers. Instructed manager to provide operable thermometers in all coolers.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on the floor. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off the floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths on prep table. Instructed manager to properly store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils and containers not inverted in prep area and stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to invert and elevate all single service articles to protect from contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units, holding units, bulk containers, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on a 3-compartment sink and leaking valve under the hand washing sink in the washroom. Instructed manager to repair all leaks and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide backflow device on utility sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle inside unisex washroom. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle inside washroom and maintain it.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on the ground around the dumpster. Instructed manager to clean and maintain the outside garbage area.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacles at hand washing sinks. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing, damaged, and stained ceiling tiles in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on filters and interior surfaces of ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean the interior of the ventilation hood and maintain it.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace light bulbs 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 training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Jan 6, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing thermometers inside coolers. Instructed manager to provide operable thermometers in all coolers.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 rat droppings scattered on floor in storage closet, water heater closet, inside fryer cabinets, along walls and corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on the floor. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off the floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths on prep table. Instructed manager to properly store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils and containers not inverted in prep area and stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to invert and elevate all single service articles to protect from contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units, holding units, bulk containers, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on a 3-compartment sink and leaking valve under the hand washing sink in the washroom. Instructed manager to repair all leaks and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide backflow device on utility sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle inside unisex washroom. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle inside washroom and maintain it.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on the ground around the dumpster. Instructed manager to clean and maintain the outside garbage area.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacles at hand washing sinks. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing, damaged, and stained ceiling tiles in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on filters and interior surfaces of ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean the interior of the ventilation hood and maintain it.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace light bulbs and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report 2624493 on 9-26-25:10-observed no handwashing signage at handsinks. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.55-observed hole in upper part of wall around air duct. Instructed person in charge to close area and maintain for the prevention of pest harborage.58- observed no allergen training for manager. Instructed pic to obtain allergen training and maintain on-site.priority foundation 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 no food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. Sep 26, 2025 Pass

   License · Pass

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handsinks. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hole in upper part of wall around air duct. Instructed person in charge to close area and maintain for the prevention of pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for manager. Instructed pic to obtain allergen training and maintain on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Sep 3, 2025 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations