What is Old Chicago Pizza CO's health inspection score?

Old Chicago Pizza CO has a SafeDine safety score of 98 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Old Chicago Pizza CO last inspected?

Old Chicago Pizza CO was last inspected on February 27, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Old Chicago Pizza CO have?

Old Chicago Pizza CO has 19 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Old Chicago Pizza CO safe to eat at?

Yes, Old Chicago Pizza CO has an excellent safety record with a score of 98/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Old Chicago Pizza CO serve?

Old Chicago Pizza CO serves Pizza cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Old Chicago Pizza CO

Name: Old Chicago Pizza CO
Address: 742 E 79TH ST, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 98

742 E 79TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/27/2026

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0Excellent

Pizza•Chicago

Ranked #138 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 95% of pizza restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Feb 27, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

3.2

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-2

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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742 E 79TH ST, Chicago, IL 60619

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

Mar 2024

1 inspections

7 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun

Feb 2026

2 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 26

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLE. FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALLBE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABBE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVE EXCESS FLOUR AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AND SMOKE BUILDUP ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE PIZZA HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PIZZA UNIT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE SINK AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. WALLS THROUGHOUT WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE REAR CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND PAINT CEILING. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT WELL LIT PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD LIGHTING TO THE AREA AND MAINTAIN A BRIGHT, WELL LIT AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES OF THE CFM ON SITE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−14 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE TWO MICROWAVES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE INSIDE OF THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCUTED TO CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE SIDE CLOSEST TO THE MOP SINK AND A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE HALLWAY BEHIND THE SHELVING UNIT WITH THE PLASTIC DISPOSALS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON TOP OF THE BROKEN DOWN CARD BOARD WHERE THE DRY INGREDIENTS ARE STORED, ON THE METAL CART ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WHITE POST WHERE THE PIPES FROM THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA MEET IN THE GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE TWO MICROWAVES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE INSIDE OF THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCUTED TO CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BROKEN-DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE SIDE CLOSEST TO THE MOP SINK AND A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE HALLWAY BEHIND THE SHELVING UNIT WITH THE PLASTIC DISPOSALS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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