APR 20
2026
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PHILS PIZZA OF BRIDGEPORT INC.
YOUR CALL. 50/100
1102 W 35TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 20, 2026 · passed
8 of 11 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Dec 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Push faucets in restrooms do not stay on after lifting hand, instructed to provide faucet that can stay on for proper hands washing.
APR 132026FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 13
2026
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Push faucets in restrooms do not stay on after lifting hand, instructed to provide faucet that can stay on for proper hands washing.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inadequate rodent's control, found about 30 mouse droppings in rear prep area and dry food storage room along wall base. Instructed to eliminate rodent's activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Utensils not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Using old tubs of dairy products to store food in, instructed to use proper utensils.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
No sink stoppers for 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain for proper washing and sanitizing.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
No mop hangers to dry mops. instructed to install.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Dark section in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide more light intensity where food is stored.
FEB 52024FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 5
2024
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR DISH WASHING HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR) ON THE COUNTER. THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT HAND SINK AND A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM DRAINPIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
JUN 52023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 5
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP AREA, AROUND PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE PIZZA OVENS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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MAR 102023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 10
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE MIDDLE OF THE DOOR.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXES OF CHEESE ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAT 6" FROM FLOOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 192022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 19
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PLACE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS(FLOUR, GRAIN, DOUGH) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE RESIDUE ON LEGS AND BOTTOM SHELVES OF TABLES. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON DUNNAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SO THAT SURFACES ARE FREE OF ACCUMULATED DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH TABLES AND SHELVING. OBSERVED BUILD UP IN DRAINS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (CHEESE, COOKED PEPPERS, PEPPERONI) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
JUN 72018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryer. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintains same.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed left toilet not functioning properly in ladies room. Must repair and maintain same.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Instructed to provide metal stem thermometer to test internal food temperatures. Must maintain same.
JAN 92018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 9
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed large gap between wall and baseboard next to dough machine. Must repair and maintain same.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed excessive grease build on ventilation hood (on the left side) above the pizza ovens. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed leaking pipe under right basin of 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain same.
DEC 152016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING AT DOUGH PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER PIZZA PREP BENCH NEEDS CLEANING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS AT FOOD PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENTAT REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE.
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