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Positanos Pizza

4844 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 · Back of the Yards · Restaurant · Medium risk
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71/100

Passed most recently but 1 prior failure on record

Inspections
3
2 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-08
Pass Rate
67%
1 failure
Score
71/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2026-01-08)
Failed 1 inspection (2024)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 2 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Documentation & Training minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Sanitation minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
2026-01-08 Pass Canvass
1
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food ( salt, sugar ) not labeled, instructed to label.

2024-01-25 Pass License Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2024-01-22 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABL...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED UNISEX TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN IT AT ALL TIMES.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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