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BOB'S PIZZA

1659 W 21st ST
CHICAGO, IL 60608
9
Total Inspections
0%
Pass Rate
7
Failures

Inspection History

Jun 25, 2025

Result: Fail
7 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18: OBSERVED SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP ON THE FILTERS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE LOWER LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF OIL NOT OVERED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWLS SUBMERGED IN THE FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 18, 2025

Result: Fail
9 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP ON THE FILTERS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE LOWER LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF OIL NOT OVERED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWLS SUBMERGED IN THE FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS.;;44|UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PLATES AND ROUND, PIZZA BAKING TRAYS NOT INVERTED ON THE SHELF NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN.;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/04/2024, REPORT #2595679 #37: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD/SPICE ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. (ALSO INCLUDE SQUIRT BOTTLES) #48: 4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING OF CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT (LARGE DOUGH MIXERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Jun 13, 2025

Result: No Entry
0 violations

Jun 4, 2024

Result: Fail
7 violations
Key Violations:
|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD/SPICE ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.;;|TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING OF CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT (LARGE DOUGH MIXERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;45|SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-904.11 OBSERVED PAPER PLATES FOR CUSTOMERS NOT INVERTED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN, ON THE KNIFE STORAGE RACK AND ALONG THE WINDOW LEDGES. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN BOTH 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Apr 17, 2023

Result: Fail
6 violations
Key Violations:
10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED BY SHELVING RACK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. THE HANDWASHING SINK WAS INACCESSIBLE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND-CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.;;2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.;;23|PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): KIMCHI, HOUSEMADE PICKLES HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

Oct 6, 2021

Result: Fail
9 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PRVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SPRAYER HOSE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;43|IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CHEF KNIFE RESTING ALONG SIDE OF SMALL PREP STATION NEAR THE STOVE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP KNIVES AND OTHER UTENSILS IN PROPER LOCATION BETWEEN USE.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS OIL DRAINING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA BADLY STAINED AND DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNITS UPSTAIRS REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT WALK IN UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Mar 18, 2020

Result: Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.;;40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED NO BEARD GUARDS FOR MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED

Mar 11, 2020

Result: No Entry
0 violations

Feb 13, 2019

Result: Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DIARRHEA AND VOMITING PROCEDURES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

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