Mazala Pizza

June 25, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA HAS BEEN MADE INACCESSIBLE BY PIPE BEING REMOVED FROM UNDERNEATH SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SINK IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE BETWEEN 12:45PM AND 1:20PM. CERTIFIED MANAGER KAMERON QAISIEH ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:20PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AND USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED BOTTLES OF MANG LASSI AND ROSE LASSI SOLD "TO GO" FROM GRAB AND GO COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH INGREDIENTS AND BUSINESS TRACE BACK INFORMATION.
code 37
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED WHEN COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE FILLED AND DRAINED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS SLOWLY CAUSING WATER TO BACK UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSOR AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA NEEDS NEW BATTERY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIM ON WALLS AND FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2620305 DATED 7/9/2025: #47 "OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN." #57 "OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN." #58 "OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2620305 DATED 7/9/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 9, 2025: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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