MAY 12
2026
PASS 1 violation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET ON THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER.
CRUSHED PIZZERIA.
Chicago Health Dept
1607 W MONTROSE AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).
12 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected May 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
33
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 8
2026
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FOR THE WEST SIDE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 100F TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET ON THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION ON THE INSIDE OF THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
NOV 3
2025
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 27
2025
FAIL 3 violations
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MISSING BASEBOARD WALL BASE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED TINFOIL USE TO COVERING CEILING VENTS ON PIZZA FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE TINFOIL AND CLEAN VENTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPETION REPORT#2607575 ON 11/18/2024 VIOLATION#56. OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONAL IN THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE REAR GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO COOKING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 18
2024
PASS 1 violation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 - OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONAL IN THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE REAR GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO COOKING AREA.
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NOV 6
2024
FAIL 5 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LINING REMAINING ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER DOORS IN MAIN KITCHEN/PIZZA PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED STANDING 2 DOOR DOUGH COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN/PIZZA PREPARATION AREA TO HAVE TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LINING ON RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL TORN PROTECTIVE LINING AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15(B): **PF** System Maintained in Good Repair (Repaired According to Law) OBSERVED TOILET IN MEN'S/EMPLOYEE BATHROOM ON EAST SIDE OF FACILITY BY GLASS DOOR AND HALLWAY TO BE COVERED WITH TRASH BAG AND SIGN STATING TOILET IS NOT TO BE USED AS IT IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING REPAIRS. MANAGER STATED REPAIRS HAD BEEN COMPLETED AND ISSUE RETURNED RECENTLY. MANAGER IS AWAITING ADDITIONAL PARTS TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE TOILET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c).
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONAL IN THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE REAR GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO COOKING AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ON SITE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MAINTAINS PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION.
SEP 8
2023
PASS 3 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE PREP AREA AND THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLS ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR AND BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
AUG 22
2022
PASS 5 violations
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED TABLEWARE (SPOONS) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NO INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID TABLEWARE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED A RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM ON SITE WITHOUT A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE SAID RECEPTACLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE FILTERS ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS RETAKE THE FOOD HANDLING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO RETAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 9
2021
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 29
2020
PASS 1 violation
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 8
2019
FAIL 8 violations 5 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
EXTREMELY LOW HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE/FLOW.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND WASHING SINK CONVENIENT TO FOOD/PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL HAND WASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NO SANITIZER ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR ANY TYPE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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