SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BOB'S PIZZA.

YOUR CALL. 54/100

1659 W 21ST ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 25, 2025 · passed

4 of 7 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 25
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE LOWER LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWLS SUBMERGED IN THE FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF OIL NOT OVERED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18: OBSERVED SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP ON THE FILTERS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 18
2025
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE LOWER LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWLS SUBMERGED IN THE FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF OIL NOT OVERED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.

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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PLATES AND ROUND, PIZZA BAKING TRAYS NOT INVERTED ON THE SHELF NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP ON THE FILTERS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/04/2024, REPORT #2595679 #37: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD/SPICE ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. (ALSO INCLUDE SQUIRT BOTTLES) #48: 4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING OF CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT (LARGE DOUGH MIXERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

JUN 4
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD/SPICE ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.11 OBSERVED PAPER PLATES FOR CUSTOMERS NOT INVERTED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING OF CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT (LARGE DOUGH MIXERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN, ON THE KNIFE STORAGE RACK AND ALONG THE WINDOW LEDGES. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN BOTH 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

APR 17
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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) 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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND-CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED BY SHELVING RACK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. THE HANDWASHING SINK WAS INACCESSIBLE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): KIMCHI, HOUSEMADE PICKLES HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

OCT 6
2021
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CHEF KNIFE RESTING ALONG SIDE OF SMALL PREP STATION NEAR THE STOVE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP KNIVES AND OTHER UTENSILS IN PROPER LOCATION BETWEEN USE.

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

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS OIL DRAINING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA BADLY STAINED AND DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNITS UPSTAIRS REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT WALK IN UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SPRAYER HOSE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PRVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.

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MAR 18
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED NO BEARD GUARDS FOR MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

FEB 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO DIARRHEA AND VOMITING PROCEDURES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

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