BLAZE PIZZA.

Chicago Health Dept

24 S CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

18 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Feb 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 18

2026

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 1

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Missing thermometer in prep coolers, instructed to provide.

MAY 9

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

JUN 8

2023

PASS · 0 violations

APR 13

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 28

2022

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND BEVERAGE DISPENSOR LID CRACKED (BROKEN). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

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 16

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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 7

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 4 BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 11

2019

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 6

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Critical Other

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 3

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 9

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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.

NOV 3

2016

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 26

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 3

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PROPERLY LABEL COOKED FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 21

2014

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 13

2014

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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 15

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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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