More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Sbarro 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: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
8 inspections on record, from Nov 3, 2023 to Oct 6, 2026.
Has Sbarro ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 3, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
8 inspections
Complaint
Oct 6, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 6, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 4, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 4, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 28, 2026
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR TESTING CONCENTRATION OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SOLUTION AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MANAGER PROVIDED BLEACH TEST STRIPS WITH THREE COMPARMENT SINK SETUP WITH QUAT SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 28, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 23, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON DOOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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.
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND TRASH ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING. ISNTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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.
FOUND A BUILD UP OF FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO 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.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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, Nov 8, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 31, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA CLOGGED, NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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.
FOUND A BUILD UP OF FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO 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.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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 31, 2024 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Nov 3, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES, WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND PASTA ARE SERVED. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 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.
4-101.19 :OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN SMALL REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELF, ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.14: OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVERS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR SURFACE AND GREASE ON FILTERS OF HOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA. 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.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES, WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND PASTA ARE SERVED. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FOUNTAIN MACHINE NOZZLES, SURFACE SURROUNDING NOZZLES AND INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER. 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.
6-501.12: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON FLOOR IN INTERIOR CABINET UNDERNEATH FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO 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.