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The New Congress Pizza

June 9, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR CLUTTERED TELEPHONE SERVICE COUNTER SPACE AREA AND INSIDE BOTTOM CABINET OF HAND SINK IN SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED. • 6-202.13---OBSERVED STICKY FLY TRAP ROLL HANGING ABOVE THE FRONT PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-201.11---INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. • 4-501.11---OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-602.13---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIORS OF LARGE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.11---OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 2-102.13---OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 2-102.13---OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 26, 2026: 6 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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