FEB 24
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MONICA'S PIZZA.
EAT. 89/100
6446-6448 S PULASKI RD · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 24, 2026 · passed
11 of 13 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
11 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON INSIDE OF PIZZA WARMER IN FRONT COUNTER AREA TO MEASURE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PLASTIC COVERING ON STAINLESS STEEL WALLS OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE TO MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
JUL 242025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 24
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSIL (TONGS) STORED IMPROPERLY ON A PAPER PLATE AT THE FRONTLINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLES TO 2-DOOR FREEZER UNIT IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
JUN 162025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSIL (TONGS) STORED IMPROPERLY ON A PAPER PLATE AT THE FRONTLINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLES TO 2-DOOR FREEZER UNIT IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
DEC 162024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 16
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NO RESTRAINTS FOR BEARDS ON FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MISSING COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
LIGHTSHIELD MISSING FOR LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
MAR 132024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 13
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS MISSING LABELS WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN (SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: TOILET ROOM CUSTOMER WALLS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GRAFFITI. EXTERIOR DOOR OF EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND LIGHTSWITCH ON INTERIOR OF TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAM
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MAR 52024FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 5
2024
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS MISSING LABELS WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN (SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED : OVERFLOWING GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH EXPOSED TRASH/DEBRIS, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE TIGHTLY. INSTD TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA CLEAN, AND HAVE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND TRASH MAINTAINED INSIDE DUMPSTER AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
TOILET ROOM CUSTOMER WALLS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GRAFFITI. EXTERIOR DOOR OF EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND LIGHTSWITCH ON INTERIOR OF TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE 60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/6/23 REPORT 2583022 NOT CORRECTED; 58 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OCT 62023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 6
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
APR 202022PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 20
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD ALONG WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE
FEB 222021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 22
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF A COVER. MUST COVER AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 202020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 20
2020
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
THERMOMETER IN POOR REPAIR AT PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UNUSED/NON WORKING DOUGH MIXER IN DINING ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE OR REPAIR AND PLACE IN DINING AREA.
JUN 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED PERSONAL FOOD ITEM STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT AND DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD CANNOT RESULT.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT CHEESE, SLICED TOMATOES, CUT LEAF LETTUCE, GYRO SAUCE NOT LABELED AND DATED IN COOLERS. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
NOV 172017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 17
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN TWO PICES OF WOOD AT THE STORAGE SHELF BRACE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE BETWEEN THE WOOD, PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE KNIFE NOT CLEAN BETWEEN THE TWO PIECES OF WOOD AT THE STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE THE FRYER DOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHILEDS NOT CLEAN IN SIDE STORAGE AND PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN PREP AREA CEILING VENT(DUSTY).
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