Chicago
84
EAT

Easy Street Pizza

3750-3754 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 · Portage Park · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
84/100

Mostly clean — 8 of 10 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
10
8 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-10
Pass Rate
80%
1 failure
Score
84/100
EAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-02-10
Failed 1 inspection (2023)
Sanitation issues found across 28 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 28×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training critical
2026-02-10 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2025-02-11 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA.

2024-05-21 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2023-04-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE TO THE LARGE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE DEBRI BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

2023-04-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS,BAR).

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN PREPN AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH CALCIUM/LIME BUILD-UP.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED; WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ONTO EXTERIOR SIDE BRICK WALL AND GROUND FLOOR THROUGHOUT WASTE GREASE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASTE GREASE CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.PR...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE TO THE LARGE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE DEBRI BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

2022-08-02 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS AT DRY STORAGE AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER BAR AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

2021-01-19 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (KITCHEN,BAR).

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP 2 DOOR COOLER ADJACENT TO COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS. OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE STORAG...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND KITCHEN COOLERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK DRAIN PIPE UNDER FAR-RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE BAR 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

A TOILET ROOM USED BY FEMALES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AT BAR AREA WITH LITTER AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS BEHIND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BRICK WALLS SO THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND HANG-UP WET MOPS FOR DRYING AT MOP SINK AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS.

2019-08-26 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKET AT FREEZER DOOR WORN AWAY NEXT TO HOT LINE AT KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET AT FREEZER DOOR. CORE VIOLATION

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEILING AT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH CEILING SO DRY WALL IS NOT EXPOSED. CORE VIOLATION

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHT SHIELD OPEN NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD. CORE VIOLATION

2018-08-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE TODAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY VIOLATION PF 7-38-012(a) NO CITATIONS ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEANING SCHEDULE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEANING SCHEDULE. VIOLATION PF 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA AT WEST SIDE OF KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HANDSINK WITH SPLASH GUARDS IN THIS AREA. VIOLATION C 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS INDRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALLS DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT WALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PART OF CEILING MISSING AT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

2017-04-25 Pass License
2
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND BAR AREA (BEHIND COUNTER).

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