APR 8
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PAN Y PIZZA PA' YA.
BEAT. 45/100
6344-6348 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 8, 2026 · passed
Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Feb 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 12026FAILED1 violationDETAILS
APR 1
2026
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/13/2025, REPORT #2613698. #55-OBSERVED TOILET ROOM IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER AND STORAGE ITEMS. MUST CAP OFF WASH BOWL AND TOILET WATER LINE AND ORGANIZE ITEMS OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM TOILET ROOM. #58- OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 132025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 13
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED TEA INSIDE OPEN CUP ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE OPEN CUP FROM PREP AREA AND STORE IN SEPARATE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS. EMPLOYEE REMOVED CUP FROM PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNAGE POSTED ABOVE MOP SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE SIGNAGE.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT FOOD HELD PAST EXPIRATION DATE. OBSERVED STUFFED BEEF, CHICKEN, AND POTATO WITH PREPARATION DATED 3-5-25, SALSA MADE WITH CHOPPED FRESH TOMATO WITH A PREPARATION DATE OF 2-27-25, AND EMPANADAS WITH A PREP DATE OF 3-6-2025. DAY 1 COUNTS AS THE FIRST PREP DAY AND CAN BE HELD FOR 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER AND STORAGE ITEMS. MUST CAP OFF WASH BOWL AND TOILET WATER LINE AND ORGANIZE ITEMS OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM TOILET ROOM.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/21/2024, REPORT #2589848. #58-- 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN THEM. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 212024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 21
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 132024FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 13
2024
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 02/10/2023 INSPECTION, REPORT #2571152 NOT CORRECTED: #51-A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION,OBTAINING WATER,AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED AT FRONT COFFEE/FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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FEB 102023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 10
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O)--OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-603.15--OBSERVED LARGE BAKING MIXING BOWL AFFIXED, NOT DETACHABLE, LOCATED AT REAR NORTH-WEST PREP AREA TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURES FOR ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING OF MENTIONED BAKING MIXING EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12-- BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE,COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINE AND UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
4-301.16--A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION,OBTAINING WATER,AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED AT FRONT COFFEE/FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
FEB 62023FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 6
2023
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND THE FOLLOWING REFRIGERATION UNIT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE:1 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.0 F).INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR AND THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LARGE BAKING MIXING BOWL AFFIXED, NOT DETACHABLE, LOCATED AT REAR NORTH-WEST PREP AREA TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURES FOR ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING OF MENTIONED BAKING MIXING EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE,COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINE AND UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION,OBTAINING WATER,AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED AT FRONT COFFEE/FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN THE WATER IS FILLED AND RELEASED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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