CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors discovered violations during an inspection of Millys Pizza in the Pan on 08/06/2025.
The popular restaurant is located at 925 N Ashland Avenue Chicago Illinois in Chicago's Ukrainian Village district, serving local residents and visitors.
The inspection details: "37. Food properly labeled; original container - comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in original package. 38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present - comments: observed evidence of 10-rat droppings on floor underneath an..." These circumstances require correction according to industry standards.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving pest control, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper pest control protocols. The HACCP Prevention Guidelines clearly states that Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks.
The examination revealed violations related to sanitation, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper sanitation protocols. The FDA Sanitation Standards clearly states that Proper sanitation practices prevent cross-contamination and maintain the integrity of food preparation environments.
These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.
Regulatory authorities have scheduled an extensive follow-up review to confirm that every infraction has been adequately corrected. Management are required to show complete correction before these violations will be deemed closed.
The broader restaurant industry can learn valuable lessons from such cases, emphasizing the need for continuous vigilance to food safety standards. Consumer awareness remains a crucial component in maintaining community food safety.
| Inspection ID | 2621834 |
| DBA Name | MILLYS PIZZA IN THE PAN |
| AKA Name | MILLYS PIZZA IN THE PAN |
| License # | 3025926 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Address | 925 N ASHLAND AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60622 |
| Inspection Date | 08/06/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Complaint |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. | 38. INSECTS |
| & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments | OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 10-RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND FURNANCE AND INSIDE SURFACES OF FURNANCE. MUST REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS |
| CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/6/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments | OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. |
| Latitude | 41.898687455164605 |
| Longitude | -87.66721715934328 |
| Location | (41.898687455164605 |
This inspection was conducted on August 6, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: pest-control, sanitation.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
