SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

WOW PIZZERIA.

YOUR CALL. 56/100

2557 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 18, 2026 · passed with conditions

0 of 3 inspections passed, 3 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
0 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Dec 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 18
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY TWO DOZEN RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS BEING STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE FRESH VEGETABLES AND PREPARED FOODS. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND SAFETY. COOK REMOVED ALL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A COOK WASHING A BOWL TO BE USED FOR FOOD BEING PREPARED,WITH A SOILED TOWEL INSIDE THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. REVIEWED THE PROPER METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS ASSORTED TCS PIZZAS SUCH AS CHEESE, PEPPERONI AND SAUSAGE IN A DISPLAY CASE FOR SALE HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 81.1F, 82.9F AND 82.2F. WITH NO TEMPERATURE LOGS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED REQUIRED HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF USING TIME AS A MEANS OF CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED THE RAW WOODEN CYLINDER PLATTERS THE PIZZAS ARE HELD ON ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING DAMAGED WOOD.----BROKEN LID REPAIRED WITH TAPE ON THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS A FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED PEELING RED DUCT TAPE ON THE GLASS DOORS OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND PEELING PLASTIC ON THE DOORS OF THE METAL TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR STAND MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE HALLWAY WASHROOM.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 3
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 2 PANS OF PIZZA AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 95F IN DISPLAY CASE. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING 10 LBS AT A COST OF $25.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 11
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. 90- DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN FOR FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES, AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND ITS CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. 90- DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN TO FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DUST ACCUMULATED ON VENT ABOVE MOP SINK, AND DUST, COBWEBS, AND DEBRIS IN CRAWL SPACE OF KITCHEN ELECTRICAL CLOSET, CRAWL SPACE NEAR BASEMENT METERS, AND ON THE WESTWALL CRAWL SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOR EASY MONITORING OF PEST ACTIVITY/HARBORAGE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED METERS ON WEST AND EAST WALL IN BASEMENT EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTRALL ACCESS DOORS/ PANELS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED UNUSED CHEST FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN BASEMENT OFFICE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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