Zazas Pizzeria LLC
3037 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
Troubled record — failed 3 of 7 inspections for sanitation, pest activity
Last Inspected
2025-07-10
What You Should Know
✓ Passed most recent inspection (2025-07-10)
⚠ Failed 3 inspections (2024, 2023, 2022)
⚠ Sanitation issues found across 12 inspections
⚠ Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
📦 Food Storage & Handling minor 4×
🔧 Facility Condition minor 2×
🐀 Pest Activity critical 2×
📋 Documentation & Training critical 1×
🧼 Employee Hygiene minor 1×
Inspection History
5 ▾
minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS IN BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PIZZA DOUGH PREP AREA AND NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
minor Food Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED VARIOUS PIZZA BOXES AND BOXED PAPER ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE HALLWAY DRY STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN HALL LEADING TO THE A...
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORING IN THE MECHANICAL ROOM CLOSET LOCATED BEHIND DOOR IN THE FROM PREP AREA NEXT TO HAND SINK TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRAS...
minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHTING IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
2024-08-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
3-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
CRITICAL 4 ▾
critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (SAUSAGE, CHEESE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
3-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER ALSO OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
2023-08-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT FRONT PIZZA AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE
minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
6 ▾
minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
IDENTIFY WITH COMMON NAME FOOD IN STORAGE.
minor Facility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A RACK, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT FRONT PIZZA AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE
minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
minor Pest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE TWO GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE ,UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AND THIGHT FIT TO CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B)
2022-04-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
CRITICAL 6 ▾
critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MANAGEMENT IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE, INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES
minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR WAS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN IT.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health ·
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