APR 3
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EASY STREET PIZZA.
EAT. 92/100
3750-3754 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 3, 2026 · passed
9 of 11 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Apr 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 102026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 112025PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 11
2025
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA.
MAY 212024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 21
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 252023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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APR 182023FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2023
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS,BAR).
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.
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.
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.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH CALCIUM/LIME BUILD-UP.
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.
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.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b), CITATION ISSUED.
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.
AUG 22022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 2
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALLS AT DRY STORAGE AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.MUST REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER BAR AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
JAN 192021PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 19
2021
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (KITCHEN,BAR).
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 STORAGE RACKS.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND KITCHEN COOLERS.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
A TOILET ROOM USED BY FEMALES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AT BAR AREA WITH LITTER AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND HANG-UP WET MOPS FOR DRYING AT MOP SINK AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS.
AUG 262019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 26
2019
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION
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
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
AUG 32018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PART OF CEILING MISSING AT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS INDRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALLS DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT WALL.
APR 252017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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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