Paisans Pizzeria
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
55
Score
Paisans Pizzeria, located at 2150 N Cicero Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on July 21, 2025. This inspection resulted in a score of 55, with one critical, one major, and seven minor violations noted. Historically, this Italian restaurant has maintained mostly low-risk inspection scores across four recorded inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
55
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Dec 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
86
Nov 2, 2023
License
10 minor violations.
61
Violations — Jul 21, 2025 Inspection
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT 1:25. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A CERTIFIED MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER STORE DRINK ON PIZZA TRAY TABLETOP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AND CONSUME FOOD AND BEVERAGE IN DESGINATED AREA.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN/ PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180�F FOR THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. RECORDED TEMPERATURE 69.5 C (157.1 F) MACHINE TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS IN WHITE BINS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HEAD COVERINGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS
40
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN DOWNSTAIRS WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY AND COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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