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Pazza Pizza

February 9, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, BUCKET IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION • NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED. • NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA OR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: VARIETY OF PIZZAS (SAUSAGE, CHEESE, PEPPERONI, SUPREME) ON DISPLAY SHELVES AND OFFERED FOR SALE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 65.0F-82.0F NO TIME STAMP OR PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR USING TIME AS A MEASURE OF CONTROL. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PIZZA PREP COOLER: LARGE CONTAINER OF CHEESE AT 60.0F, SPINACH AT 56.0F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME APPROX 15LBS $50 VALUE. 7-38-005 PRIORITY. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: IN USE PIZZA PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR BELOW, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 68F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF MONITORING COLD AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
code 36
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
code 51
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAITNAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
code 58

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