What is Pizza Mania 2's health inspection score?

Pizza Mania 2 has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pizza Mania 2 last inspected?

Pizza Mania 2 was last inspected on May 15, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pizza Mania 2 have?

Pizza Mania 2 has 32 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pizza Mania 2 safe to eat at?

Pizza Mania 2 has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Pizza Mania 2

Name: Pizza Mania 2
Address: 5777 N RIDGE AVE, Chicago, 60660
Rating: 77

5777 N RIDGE AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/15/2024

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Edgewater

Ranked #130 of 237 in Edgewater

Improving

9 inspections

Last: May 15, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

3.6

Avg Violations

23 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

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.

Location

5777 N RIDGE AVE , Chicago, IL 60660

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

3 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

May

Jul 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Nov 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

Nov

Apr 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

May

May 2024

1 inspections

Inspection History

9 records on file

1 Canvass2 Short Form Complaint3 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Complaint Re-Inspection

May 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED TORN MERGE AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PESTS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT CHEST FREEZER ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED TORN MERGE AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PESTS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT CHEST FREEZER ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med

3 total2 risk factors

65/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES, SUCH AS A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED OR PROOF OF CURRENT ENROLLMENT FOR A SANITATION CLASS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF ASSORTED MEAT AND CHEESE PIZZAS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN UNHEATED METAL SHELVING WITH NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE. CHEESE PIZZA @ 71.4F, PEPPERONI PIZZA @ 88.5F, SAUSAGE PIZZA @ 85.5F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Med7 Basic

12 total

46/100inspection score

−54 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO SOAP IS AVAILABLE AT THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO PAPER TOWELS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
WALK-IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS NOTED AT 50.3, WITH FOODS SUCH AS PEPPERONI AT 47.1F. THE OWNER ADJUSTED THE THERMOSTAT, AND THE COOLER LOWERED TO 42. F DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 LBS OF ASSORTED MEAT AND CHEESE PIZZAS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN UNHEATED METAL SHELVING WITH NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE. PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 80.9F. ESTIMATED $70.00 PIZZAS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 47.3F, PEPPERONI AT 47.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
MUST PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINT FOR THE COOK PREPARING PIZZAS/FOOD.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP, REAR DRY STORAGE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROO MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A SEVERED WASTEWATER PIPE. NOTED WASTE WATER DRAINING FROM PIPING ONTO THE FLOOR AND ATTACHED GREASE TRAP OVERFLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR WITH WASTEWATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. THE PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND RESOLVED BOTH ISSUES.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
MUST NOT STORE UNCOVERED GARBAGE CANS ON THE REAR PATIO.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATES, OR NEW HIRE DOCUMENTATION FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−54 pts

May 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15-- MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREEN DOOR WITHOUT HOLES/OPENINGS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
: 4-602.13-- DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP, REAR DRY STORAGE, FRONT PREP. ALL WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-501.114-- 6-201.11-- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVING, COOLERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AND MOP SINK AREA. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES/OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13-- NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION FROM 3-9-22 REPORT #2552690 NOT CORRECTED. #59- OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE HVAC STORAGE CLOSET, UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN, ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND REAR PREP AREA. IN THE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND HAVE FACILITY SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CO. LICENSE REMAINS SUSPENDED AT THIS TIME BY C.D.P.H. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090

Base deductions−13 pts

May 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15-- NOTED HOLES IN THE MESH SCREENS OF BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT SCREENED DOORS BEING USED DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREENS WITHOUT HOLES/OPENINGS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13-- DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP, REAR DRY STORAGE, FRONT PREP. ALL WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114-- ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR HVAC STORAGE CLOSET. ALL NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.---- 6-201.11-- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVING, COOLERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AND MOP SINK AREA. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES/OPENINGS IN WALLS.-----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY. MUST REPLACE ALL. MISSING BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT ALL PREP, DISH, AND WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE SEALED COVING ALONG BASEBOARDS AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR SEAMS.----MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE THRESHOLD FRONT THE FRONT TO REAR PREP AREAS AND ON THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13-- NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION FROM 3-9-22 REPORT #2552690 NOT CORRECTED. #59- OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 300 HUNDRED MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE HVAC STORAGE CLOSET, UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN, ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, ON SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AT PIZZA BOX STORAGE, ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND HAVE FACILITY SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CO. LICENSE SUSPENDED AT THIS TIME BY C.D.P.H. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−18 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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