Chicago
88
EAT

Colutas Pizza

3239 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 · Portage Park · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
88/100

Strong record across 21 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
21
14 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-04
Pass Rate
67%
3 failures
Score
88/100
EAT
8 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-02-04
Failed 3 inspections (2019, 2014, 2011)
Sanitation issues found across 35 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 35×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature serious
2026-02-04 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2025-02-13 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE CHOPPING GREEN PEPPERS WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED FRONT END OF OUTSIDE OIL TANK WITH GREASE SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES STACKED BY REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE ITEMS FROM PREMISES.

2024-06-21 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2023-09-20 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE FROM FRONT END OF OUTSIDE OIL TANK CONTAINER.

2022-12-13 Pass Canvass
1
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.

2021-07-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MEAT LASAGNA WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (46.1F-48.0 F).INSTRUCTED MANAGER, (TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR B...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM PREP/COOKING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

2020-12-03 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP/WASHROOMS).

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEAPTACLE MUST BE COVERED IN REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXHAUST PIPE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE OVEN.

2019-07-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
1
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENTS FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

2019-07-01 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE FOOD PREP AREA AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED GRACE PERIOD GIVEN FROM 1/23/2019 TO 4/23/201...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENTS FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S REST ROOM WITHOUT A COVER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COVER WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S REST ROOM CORE VIOLATION

2019-01-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE FOOD PREP AREA AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WOMEN'S RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WOMEN'S RESTROOM. CORE VIOLATION

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION

2017-08-24 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA (ACROSS EXIT DOOR).

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN PREP/COOKING AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND REACH-IN (7-UP) COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE/OFFICE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) ...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOMS, MOPS ETC.) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

2016-10-06 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY,

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

2016-01-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, BOTTOM OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY,

minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, AND STAINED CEILING TILE FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE,

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

SELF-CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN AT EMPLOYEES BATHROOM DOOR BY KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

2015-07-14 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE BOX (EXTERIOR) LID/COVER WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR REPLACE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-------- CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED PROPERLY OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

2014-11-10 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, coolers, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, coolers, and reach in freezer.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in rear kitchen under 3 compartment sink, storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had peeling paint in kitchen areas, bathrooms, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Employee's bathroom door self closing mechanism in state of disrepair, shall be replaced.

2014-04-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Replace or repair rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish.

2014-04-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Outside Mahoney grease box not cleaned/maintained. Observed waste grease on ground and encrusted grease on exterior on sides and on top of grease box. Instructed to detail clean exterior of grease box and ground to prevent insect and rodent nuisance....

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Clean multi-use utensils and kitchen pots/pans are not properly stored.Instructed to invert to prevent contamination before use.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Raw wooden surfaces/shelvings must be sealed using an non-toxic finish near the 3 compartment sink. Replace or repair rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Hoods above the pizza ovens are not clened.Instructed to clean in detail and maintain at all times.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors near the rear mixer are dirty.Clean floors in detail throughout.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Water leak at base of faucet at the kitchen 3 compartment sink.Instructed to repair and maintain at all times.

2013-02-04 Pass Canvass
7
minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, storage room ot clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning, wall that had exposed plaster by front counter shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Employee's bathroom door self closing mechaism in state of disrepair. shall be replaced/repaired.

2011-02-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-02-08 Fail Canvass
7
serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water-cloudy with food debris coming up left and right side. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disp...

minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Exterior between cooking equipment, can opener and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet room door for custoemrs not self closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometers not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have all thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.

2010-08-17 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. HANDSINK NEEDS RECAULKING;1 SINK STOPPER MUST BE PROVIDED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER;COOLER SHELVES NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINT...

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