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When was Bob's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 15, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 5 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
6 inspections on record, from Jun 4, 2024 to Oct 15, 2026.
Has Bob's Pizza ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 4, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
6 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 15, 2026
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector’s Notes
3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEANED COVERED AND PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
3-304.14 ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
4-501.12 CUTTING BOARD ON REACH IN PIZZA PREP COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
4-601.11(C) ALL FOOD PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
6-201.11 FLOORS WALLS, AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 15, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 5, 2026
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector’s Notes
NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER HAS A POLICY THAT WAS TAPED TO A WALL BUT NO SIGNATURES INDICATED ANYONE HAS READ AND UNDERSTOOD SAID POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COPY TO EACH FOOD HANDLER TO READ AND SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
OBSERVED 2 COOKED PIZZAS SITTING ON COUNTER THAT FOOD HANDLER SAID WERE FOR PIZZA SLICE SALE. 1 CHEESE AND 1 SAUSAGE PIZZA WERE AT 72 DEGREES AIR TEMP. BOTH PIZZAS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE SLICES STORED IN HOT HOLDING CABINET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEANED COVERED AND PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN A COMPLETE LOGBOOK FROM PEST CONTROL AND HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
CUTTING BOARD ON REACH IN PIZZA PREP COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector’s Notes
CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE WHILE USING A QUATS SANITIZER FROM UNIT INSTALLED ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN THE CORRECT STRIPS TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE QUATS SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ALL FOOD PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
FLOORS WALLS, AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
6-202.15: OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE LOWER LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s Notes
3-307.11: OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWLS SUBMERGED IN THE FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
4-202.18: OBSERVED SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP ON THE FILTERS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE LOWER LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWLS SUBMERGED IN THE FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP ON THE FILTERS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/04/2024, REPORT #2595679 #37: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD/SPICE ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. (ALSO INCLUDE SQUIRT BOTTLES) #48: 4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING OF CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT (LARGE DOUGH MIXERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 18, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Jun 13, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 13, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 4, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s Notes
3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD/SPICE ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
4-904.11 OBSERVED PAPER PLATES FOR CUSTOMERS NOT INVERTED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s Notes
4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING OF CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT (LARGE DOUGH MIXERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN, ON THE KNIFE STORAGE RACK AND ALONG THE WINDOW LEDGES. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN BOTH 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.