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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Professor Pizza A LLC

1374 W Grand Ave

Last inspected Oct 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Professor Pizza A LLC last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 6, 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 Jul 7, 2025 to Oct 6, 2026.
Has Professor Pizza A LLC ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 7, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Canvass

Oct 6, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Allergen training as required

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 39Contamination

Official Wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENT STORED ON PREP TABLE UNPROTECTED OUTSIDE PREPARATION TIME PERIODS INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE CLEAN CONTAINER WITH LABEL TO PREVENT MISCELLANUES FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVING LOCATED NEAR ICE MACHINE WITH RUST, INSRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE SURFACES.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS STORAGE AREA LEADING DOWN TO BASMEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 6, 2026 · Original Source

License

Oct 6, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 6, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 20, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

6 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (PIZZA, SAUSAGE, VEGETABLES, GARLIC,). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON PREMISE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-12. 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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED STORED SLICER AND SHELVING RACK CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS (SEASONINGS) IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PRIOR TO STORAGE.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS STORAGE AREA LEADING DOWN TO BASMEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 20, 2026 · Original Source

License

Aug 8, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 8, 2025 · Original Source

License

Aug 6, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 6, 2025 · Original Source

License

Jul 7, 2025

Not Ready

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 7, 2025 · Original Source

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