APR 7
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NANCYS PIZZA.
YOUR CALL. 54/100
1000 W WASHINGTON BLVD · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 7, 2026 · passed with conditions
4 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Sep 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
PREMISES USING VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE FOR PIZZAS WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM CDPH. MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL APPROVED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
SEE 32
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
JUL 82025FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 8
2025
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUL 112024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 11
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOUR, DUST, AND GREASE THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION BY HOODS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 252023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 25
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT 83.0F AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100-120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT ADJUSTED THE SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, AND THE WATER IS NOW AT 100F.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED TWO PREP COOLERS WITH AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED TWO FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP ON THE INSIDE/BELT OF THE PIZZA CONVEYOR OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK UNABLE COMPLETELY TO TURN OFF (LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET). OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK IN THE BAR LEAKING FROM THE DRAINAGE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH SINK AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOORS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE LIGHTS BURNED OUT INSIDE THE CONVEYOR OVEN VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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JUL 112022FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 11
2022
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT 90.6F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER READING AT 00 PPM INSIDE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. SANITIZER LEVEL MUST BE AT LEAST 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 202021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 20
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PIZZA PANS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
SEP 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY WITHOUT WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND-SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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