IRVING PARK PIZZA & PATIO.
2922-2924 W IRVING PARK RD · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
16 of 21 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 42025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS NOT PROVIDED AT SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA LOOSE FROM WALL ATTACHMENTS WITH INADEQUATE SEALING BETWEEN WALL SURFACE AND SINK FIXTURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL ATTACHMENT OF HANDWASHING SINK AND SEAL SINK TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SEEPAGE OR SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.
OSBERVED WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA TO BE HEAVILY YELLOWED AND NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE WALL AND CEILING SURFACES IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
OCT 282025FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS NOT PROVIDED AT SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA (BENEATH WALL INLET). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA(S) AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ABATEMENT SERVICE. NO PEST ACTIVITY OBSERVED ELSEWHERE IN BASEMENT AREA OR FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA LOOSE FROM WALL ATTACHMENTS WITH INADEQUATE SEALING BETWEEN WALL SURFACE AND SINK FIXTURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL ATTACHMENT OF HANDWASHING SINK AND SEAL SINK TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SEEPAGE OR SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.
OSBERVED WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA TO BE HEAVILY YELLOWED AND NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE WALL AND CEILING SURFACES IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
OCT 212024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE SMALL FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
4-201.11 NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED MISSINGBEER LIGHT BULB/NON WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE BASEMENT BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB FOR THE WALK IN COOLER.
FEB 62023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE WITH CALCIUM/LIME BUILD-UP.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE BOX WITH MINIMAL GREASE ACCUMULATION IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
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NOV 152021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET AND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON MINI FREEZER LOCATED ON HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 22020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT SERVICE SINK TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE SINK.----- CRACKED/DAMAGED HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.
DAMAGED WALL TILES AT THE MEN'S WASHROOM URINAL. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----OBSERVED UNEVEN EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT FOR AN OPEN CREVICE IN THE CEILING OF THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAKE THE SEAL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP/DISH ROOM.----MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDING OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.----- INADEQUATE LIGHT INTENSITY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE GREATER LIGHTING FOR THE COOLER.
OCT 232020FAILED17 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN, THROUGHOUT COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS NOTED WITH A PREPARATION DATE ONLY. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
MENU DOES NOT PROPERLY DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS SUCH AS BURGERS THAT ARE MAY BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR THE PAPER AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BOX FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING. MUST RELOCATE OR PROVIDE A CEILING BETWEEN PIPING AND FREEZERS.
NOTED A COCKTAIL SHAKER BEING USED AS AN ICE SCOOP AT THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE ICE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FOR ALL ICE BINS.
CARDBOARD PIZZA BOXES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.----STORED CLEAN MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND ORGANIZED.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER POT/PAN STORAGE. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD ENCRUSTED ON THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AFTER EACH USE.
CRACKED/DAMAGED HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT SERVICE SINK TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE SINK.
MUST PROVIDE A LID/COVER FOR THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE.
DAMAGED WALL TILES AT THE MEN'S WASHROOM URINAL. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----OBSERVED UNEVEN EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT FOR AN OPEN CREVICE IN THE CEILING OF THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAKE THE SEAL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED SOILED MOPS/MOP HEADS BEING STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE DRYING RACK/SHELVING FOR CLEAN DISHES AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND AN AREA WHERE FOOD IS TRANSPORTED FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER TO THE KITCHEN. MUST STORE SOILED MOPS AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
INADEQUATE LIGHT INTENSITY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE GREATER LIGHTING FOR THE COOLER.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP/DISH ROOM.----MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDING OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
JUL 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS LABELED WITHOUT SELL BY DATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LIGHT SWITCH COVER LOOSE AND SMALL HOLES IN WALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AROUND THE SOAP DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL AND RE-ATTACH LIGHT SWITCH COVER TO WALL.
APR 302019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS LABELED WITHOUT SELL BY DATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO PROPER METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A PROPER METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSER INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT COVER CRACKED ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER.
MAY 92017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY INSIDE SAID WALK IN COOLER.
BAR EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST MAINTAIN SINK.
AUG 92016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 1ST ICE BIN BOX AT THE BAR AREA.
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR FOR THE BASEMENT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
JUL 282015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND REMOVE ALUMINUM LINERS AT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,MANUAL CAN OPENER WITH HOUSING ATTACHED,INTERIORS OF BAR COOLERS,KITCHEN CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
RUST ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE IT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR THE DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 302014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST SEAL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA NEXT TO ICE BIN,
MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE FRYER AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP KITCHEN AREA,
MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER KNOB AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA,
MAY 222013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE PALLET TO STORE STOCKS IN THE WINE STORAGE ROOM.
MAR 72013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE PIPE/TUBINGS AT THE BACK OF THE STOVES,WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND SANIITZE THE CHOPPING BOARD.
MUST PROVIDE PALLET TO STORE STOCKS IN THE WINE STORAGE ROOM.
MUST REPAIR CEILING IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP/HOLES IN BETWEEN THE WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT BASEMENT.
CRACKED CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, MUST REPLACE.
MUST RE ADJUST THE WOMENS DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE,(NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).
APR 32012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; FRYER AND CAN OPENER.
MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER 3PART SINK.
MAR 92012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; FRYER AND CAN OPENER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER 3PART SINK.
NOV 92011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS FOR MEAT PREP COOLER DOORS,
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN, OVENS AND FRYERS IN MAIN KITCHEN.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT 3PART SINK FAUCET AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA, AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR SAME SINK.
MAY 42011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON SHELVES THRU-OUT KITCHEN.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP REACH IN COOLER AND EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FREEZERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR AND RESEAL BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR PIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
MAY 262010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED THE TWO OVENS NOT CLEAN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN FRONT OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN PERP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER(DRY MOP).
OBSERVED 1 BROKEN SINK STOPPER AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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