APR 22
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ROOTS HANDMADE PIZZA - PRINTER'S ROW.
YOUR CALL. 56/100
744 S DEARBORN ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 22, 2026 · passed with conditions
5 of 9 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jun 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING TEMP OBSERVED MEASURED AT 140 DEGREES F TEMPERATURE GAGE ON UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ALL DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING: 10 LBS OF POTATOES 54.5 F, 6 1/2 GALLONS OF BUTTERMILK 54.0 F, 10 LBS OF CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP AT 57.0 F, 15LBS OF WHITE RICE 53.2F, 15 LBS BIRRIA 64.6), MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT 55.9F WITH TCS FOODS (CUT POTATOES, COOKED RICE, CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP, BUTTERMILK, COOKED BIRRIA) STORED INSIDE . A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)
JUL 112024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 11
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -WALLS AND CEILING TILES WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
AUG 222023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 22
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED A BROWNISH/BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
AUG 152023FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2023
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 5-7 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALL AND CEILING ALSO IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED ABOUT 5-7 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE SHELF LOCATED BY THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA SUCH AS WINDOWS/ROOF OPENED WITHOUT APPROPRIATE SCREENS IN ORDER THE PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE FAR LEFT AND FAR RIGHT CORNER OR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL OUTER OPENINGS (WINDOW/ROOF) CLOSED OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SCREENS FOR ALL WINDOWS AND RETRACTABLE ROOF IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AT ALL TIMES AND MAKE REAR EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED A BROWNISH/BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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JUL 282022FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 28
2022
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED SEVERAL COOKS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ABLE TO BE PROPERLY UTILIZED. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CANNOT BE DRAINED AT FULL CAPACITY WITHOUT FLOODING AT AIR GAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CAN BE DRAINED AT FULL CAPACITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER IN CHARGE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
OCT 212021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 21
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING DISCARD DATE, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, AND ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ONE OF TWO GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL AROUND THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OCT 132021FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 13
2021
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING DISCARD DATE, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, AND ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON THE SHELVES OF THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA, ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE SHELVES OF THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA, AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILINGS OF THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ONE OF TWO GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL AROUND THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JUN 182020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 18
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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