SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ACE PIZZA 2.

BEAT. 39/100

7108 S WABASH AVE · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 13, 2026 · passed

Failed 2 of 8 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Aug 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 13
2026
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 6
2026
FAILED
8 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT FOR EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH CLEAN UP POLICY AND 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH SEVERAL PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS AND LIDS. AND LARGE EQUIPMENT ITEMS STORED IN FRONT AND UNDERNEATH THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS OBSTRUCTING THE SINKS ACCESSIBLITY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR DISH AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT REAR DISH AREA HANDSINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENTED NO CONTACT, INFRARED THERMOMETER. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 13
2025
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS. MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RUBBER GASKETS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE WASH COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING. -KNOB IS MISSING FROM THE COLD WATER SIDE OF THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CFM HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

FEB 26
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. PIZZA, CHICKEN, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A VALID/ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN SITTING IN WATER IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW USING REFRIGERATION, MICROWAVE OR UNDER RUNNING WATER.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND WHILE HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 8
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS: ITALIAN SAUSAGE (46.3F), SAUSAGE MEAT (47.0F), HAM (45.6F), PEPPERONI (45.9F), BACON (46.0F), SHREDDED CHEESE (44.1F) INSIDE OF A THREE DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 25LBS AT $200. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THREE MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE DEEP-FRYING STATION WITH FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE AND FLOUR RESIDUE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOUR RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE METAL GREASE TRAP STORED UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE CLEAN DISHWARE RACK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THREE LIGHT BULLBS MISSING SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIMENT LOCATED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP ABOVE THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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JUN 14
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON SHELVING NEAR PIZZA OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF OIL ON HOOD VENTILATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS PREPARED.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR FOOD PREP EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLES ANY FOOD ITEMS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AS A MEANS OF STAYING IN COMPLIANCE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO.

AUG 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

: NO ALLERGENS TRAINING TRAINING FOR PIC WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE

AUG 7
2019
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER THATS NEEDED MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 76.F. MUST REPAIR AND MUST MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41.F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE FOR BUSINESS OR MUST PROVIDE A LETTER FROM BUILDING TO ALLOW TO SHARE DUMPSTER AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGENS TRAINING TRAINING FOR PIC WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

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