CHICAGO, IL - Multiple violations were discovered at the New Congress Pizza during a health inspection on 08/12/2025.
The establishment operates from 3737 W Grand Avenue Chicago Illinois in West Humboldt Park, a busy area of Chicago known for its dining scene.
The inspection report documents: "55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean - comments: observed an opeing in the lower wall under the mop sink in the rear prep area. Observed previous core violations not corrected from 05/13/2025, #37:3-302." Health officials note that these violations need attention to maintain proper compliance.
Health department officials noted violations related to sanitation, which require attention for public health compliance.
Industry best practices require establishments to maintain rigorous cleaning schedules and equipment maintenance According to FDA Sanitation Standards, Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. This regulatory framework ensures that food service establishments meet rigorous safety standards.
The inspection identified violations related to pest control, an important area of food safety.
Health experts emphasize that pest activity can rapidly contaminate food preparation surfaces and stored ingredients Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. Per FDA Pest Control Guidelines, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
Such infractions require attention for the business to maintain compliance with community safety standards. Public health officials note that addressing these violations helps maintain trust in dining establishments.
Health department officials will conduct a comprehensive re-inspection to ensure that all violations have been properly addressed. The establishment must demonstrate full compliance before the matter can be considered resolved.
Regular health inspections serve as critical safeguards for public health in Chicago's dining landscape. Transparency in reporting inspection findings ensures that community members can make informed decisions about their dining options.
| Inspection ID | 2622107 |
| DBA Name | THE NEW CONGRESS PIZZA |
| AKA Name | THE NEW CONGRESS PIZZA |
| License # | 2812759 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 3737 W GRAND AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60651 |
| Inspection Date | 08/12/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Complaint |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | OBSERVED AN OPEING IN THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST ENTRY POINTS. | 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/13/2025 |
| REPORT #2617356 #37 | 3-302.12: OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. #49: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE ICE SHIELD AND ABOVE THE ICE WITH SLIGHT BLACK-LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE |
| AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION | 7-42-090 |
| Latitude | 41.90398320695546 |
| Longitude | -87.72124489799262 |
| Location | (41.90398320695546 |
This inspection was conducted on August 12, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: sanitation, pest-control.
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.
