Pazzo's: health inspection history

311 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606

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Address: 311 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass on Apr 22, 2025
License number: 1092264
Latest inspection: Apr 22, 2025 (Canvass)
Records shown: 6 inspections, Jan 26, 2021 to Apr 22, 2025

Across these 6 inspection records, results were: 5 × Pass; 1 × Pass w/ Conditions. 17 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Apr 22, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: Using Plastic disposable spoons in food production, Instructed to use proper scoops.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: Meat slicer not clean around the blade housing, Instructed to clean and maintain.

May 13, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: Condensation noted at walk-in cooler cooling lines, instructed to insulate cold lines.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: Unable to locate back flow prevention device for ice maker, instructed to expose.

Nov 15, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED UNUSED HOT BOX STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE VENTS IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.

Nov 14, 2022 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

23.PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITIONInspector comment: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SALSA, PASTA)NOT PROPERLY DATED, STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: FOUND 3 COMP SINK SANITIZER BASIN CRACKED. OBSERVED SANITIZER PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM SAID BASIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE SANITIZER BASIN. FOUND PLASTIC WRAP STUFFED UNDER RINSE BASIN DRAIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER (WASTE VALVE) UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. OBSERVED RINSE BASIN PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM WASTE VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR & MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMP AT 75F LOCATED AT SERVER STATION. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF SERVER STATION WATER TEMPERATURE AT 102F. SERVERS MUST USE HANDWSHING SINK LOCATED CLOSER TO DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERTAURE OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Oct 13, 2021 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: utensils in use stored in standing water, instructed not keep in room temp standing water.

Jan 26, 2021 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE DRAIN FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING ONT THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.