JAN 15
2026
PASS · 0 violations
PIZZA LOBO.
Chicago Health Dept
5457 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).
7 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
32
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 6
2026
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH THE TEMPERATURE MEASURING GUAGE NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED HIGH TEMPERATUR DISH WASHING MACHINE GUAGE WITH READING OF 00F, HOWEVER THE IRREEVESIBLE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS READING 160F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
NOTED WRONG INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED. MANAGEMENT POSTED A PASSING INSPECTION SUMMARY FOR 2024 INSTEAD OF A FAIL SUMMARY FOR 2025, THUS DECEPTIVE PRACTICE. INSTRUCTUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ONLY THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 13
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REQUIRED HACCP PLAN (SEE VIOLATION #32).
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN IS NEEDED TO USE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL OBTAINING HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (food@cityofchicago.org) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR (BY THE BAR AREA)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE (2) BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN REAR AREA BY THE EMPLOYEE CHANGING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
DEC 18
2024
PASS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR (BY THE BAR AREA).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-204.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE (2) BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT RIGHT HAND SINK INSIDE (RIGHT SIDE) WASHROOM
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.115 OBSERVED DRIED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE ENCLOSURE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BAR AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SOME CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
OCT 28
2024
PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE (2) BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DRIED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE ENCLOSURE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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JUN 27
2023
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 4
2022
PASS 2 violations
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 2 MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN WALK IN COOLER CEILING. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WORKING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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