FEB 18
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BLAZE PIZZA.
EAT. 92/100
24 S CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 18, 2026 · passed
14 of 18 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
14 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Oct 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER (RED SAUCE, WHITE SAUCE) STORED COVERED WITH PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS CEILING PANELS AND WALL SURFACES ADJACENT TO PIZZA OVEN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACES AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM OF ADEQUATE NUMBER AND CAPACITY TO PREVENT GREASE, DUST DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS FROM ACCUMULATING ON ADJACENT CEILING AND WALL SURFACES.
APR 12025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 1
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Missing thermometer in prep coolers, instructed to provide.
MAY 92024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 9
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Sneeze guard at front service line is too short less than 5', customers are talking over open food containers when placing order, instructed to extend sneeze guard so a shield is preventing customers contamination.
APR 132023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 13
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING DOUGH AND MAKING PIZZA IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLES PROVIDED HATS DURING THE INSPECTION.
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SEP 282022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 28
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND PANEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND BEVERAGE DISPENSOR LID CRACKED (BROKEN). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
FEB 162022PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 16
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN PIZZA) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 72020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 7
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HOUSE SAUCES,CHOPPED TOMATOES , FRESH MOZZARELLA, ETC ).INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED STICKY SODA/ SIGNATURE LEMONADE SPILLS UNDERNEATH AND ALONG SIDE BEVERAGE EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 4 BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Observed potentially hazardous food stored in top loading salad cooler at improper temperature: 50.5f, 3lbs of blt Cobb salad, at a value of $7.00 51.5f, 3lbs of fruit and arugula salad, at a value of $ 7.00 51.5f, .50lb of classic Cesar salad, at a value of $3.00 49.5f, 2lb of class Greek salad, at a value of $7.00 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight 8.5lbs at a total value of $24.00 Informed manager that potentially hazardous must be at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Observed hot water valve turned off, at front exposed hand sink, at time of inspection. Informed manager that exposed hand sinks must have hot and cold running water under city pressure at all times. Manager corrected violations during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed missing handle on top loading reach in cooler lid. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed pooled water underneath ice machine in rear dry storage area. Instructed manager to remove, find source and maintain at all times.
JAN 32018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 3
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed dust buildup on pipe fixtures behind ice machine in rear prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed mold like substance along caulking, at 3 compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain at all times.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed food and debris along floor and wall junction under wire shelving units in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed food and debris along floor and wall junction underneath 1 compartment sinks in rear prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed edges around floor drain in front of Hobart mixer and utility faucet in rear, in poor repair. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed floor under Langer beverage station in front dining area in poor repair. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Observed food handlers in front prep area with loosing fitting hair restraint. Instructed manager to ensure that food handlers properly restrain hair, in side hair restraint, whenever foods are prepared and or served. Maintain at all times.
JUN 92017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 9
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Found standing water on floor under and around ice machine and 3 compartment sink. Must keep area dry and clean. Found cardboard used as a matt in rear dish area. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable (and non-porous). Must maintain same.
FEB 262016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE IN THE FLOOR DRAIN SERVING THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING AND VENTS IN THE KITCHEN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: NEAR THE ICE MACHINE, NEAR THE PIZZA OVEN AND NEAR THE COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 32015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 3
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PROPERLY LABEL COOKED FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE MUD AND POOLING WATER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE BROKEN STOPPER UNDERNEATH THE WASH COMPARTMENT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
NOV 132014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 13
2014
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AND MISSING RODENT PROOF STRIP THAT WAS INSTALLED AT THE LICENSE INSPECTION PERFORMED BY THIS INSPECTOR ON 10-15-14. MUST REPLACE REMOVED RODENT PROOF STRIP AND MAKE EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP FOUND STORED INSIDE ICE OF ICE MACHINE, INCLUDING HANDLE OF SCOOP. MUST PROPERLY STORE.
OCT 152014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 15
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR ALL DRAINS UNDER ALL SINKS INCLUDING SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM.
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