JUL 2
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PIZZA Y PAN PA' YA CORP..
BEAT. 34/100
3123-3125 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 2, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 13 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
60
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Oct 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN ACROSS THE PREP TABLE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. FOUND 7 EGGS AND RUBBER GLOVES STORED AT THE SAID HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. (COS - MANAGER DISCARDED THE EGGS AND GLOVES) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOODS (POTATO AND BEEF BALLS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40.3F) WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F, 48.9F, 49.0F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 840.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 18 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GASKET LOOSE ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER TO HAVE LIGHT BUILDUP OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY USE RAISED SHELVING 6"OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDSINK ACROSS FROM PREP TABLE WITH LOOSE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP OF GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENING AT WALL BASE UNDERNEATH/NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST ACTIVITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 192024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 19
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BOTH LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER FRYER AREA IN FRONT COFFEE BAR NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
DEC 122024FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 12
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN JUICING MACHINE STORED NEAR ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BOTH LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER FRYER AREA IN FRONT COFFEE BAR NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
OCT 312023PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 31
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR ETC).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OR REAR EXIT DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND EXPIIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
NOV 102022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 10
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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NOV 12022FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 1
2022
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY.OBSERVED 10 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND AND UNDER UNUSED BROKEN KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROKEN,UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STORED AT REAR SECTION OF THE BASEMENT DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST FAN ON WEST WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
OCT 52021PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 5
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2531975 DATED 9/28/2021: #38 " OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED." OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 DROPPINGS IN REAR OF BASEMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SEE COMMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 282021FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 28
2021
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 282020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 28
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.
JUL 202020FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 20
2020
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND INSIDE THE ICE BIN STORAGE WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS INSIDE THE MACHINE AND REMOVE THE SLIME SUBSTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND BASEMENT STAIRWELL UNDER STORED ITEMS ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INTERIOR METAL LID OF THE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH TWISTED METAL AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING BOX WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN----TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT STORAGE THROUGHOUT WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD STORAGE OR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED DRESSING AREA/LOCKERS FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
GAS STOVE ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-11-19 REPORT #2283042 NOT CORRECTED. #'S 51- BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK.#58- NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
APR 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASH BOWLS, FOUND WATER TEMPERATURE AT 84.4 F AT SAID SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE A MINIMAL OF 110.0 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE AND AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT SAID LOCATIONS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
JUL 112017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 11
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE MACHINE DOOR LOOSE. MUST REATTACH ICE MACHINE DOOR TO ICE MACHINE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DUST/LITTER ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT DINING ROOM AND AT BOTH BASEMENT ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM AND BOTH BASEMENT ROOMS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.
OCT 282016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 28
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING EXHAUST VENTS IN BOTH CUSTOMER RESTROOMS(LADIES AND MEN'S).
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