What is Pizano's Pizza & Pasta's health inspection score?

Pizano's Pizza & Pasta has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pizano's Pizza & Pasta last inspected?

Pizano's Pizza & Pasta was last inspected on January 6, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pizano's Pizza & Pasta have?

Pizano's Pizza & Pasta has 27 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pizano's Pizza & Pasta safe to eat at?

Pizano's Pizza & Pasta has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Pizano's Pizza & Pasta

Name: Pizano's Pizza & Pasta
Address: 864 N STATE ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 82

864 N STATE ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/6/2026

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0Good

Old Town

Ranked #174 of 354 in Old Town

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jan 6, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

3 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

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

864 N STATE ST, Chicago, IL 60610

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Feb

Feb 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Apr

Jan 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH ABOUT 1/4 GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST ACTIVITY.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE LARGE SQUARE CUTTING BOARD AND THE LONG CUTTING BOARD ON THE COOK LINE SIDE WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING...ALSO OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR COOLING UNIT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER THE DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SOME UNCOOKED FOOD STORED IN NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS IN THE LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNIT AS WELL AS BASEMENT REACH IN COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO HOLD AND STORE FOODS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA AROUND PIPING AND IN CEILING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE ENTRY WAY FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE, SPLATTER AND SMALL DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK AREA AND DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS OUT UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN PROPER LIGHTING.

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Basic

3 total2 risk factors

68/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med1 Basic

5 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED RUST ON UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED DESTROY ICE, REMOVE RUST FROM UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SANITIZING IMPROPERLY AT 10PPM CHLORINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND DISHES IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES WITH 50-100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR REPAIRED AND SANITIZING AT 50 PPM BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN TWO LARGE COLDING HOLDING UNITS WITH SLIDING DOORS IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN TWO LARGE COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH SLIDING DOORS IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 20 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES LOCATED IN BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE ON OR AFTER 2/7/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−32 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
LABELS NOT PROVIDED ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
UTENSILS NOT PROVIDED IN BAR AREA FOR TOPPINGS OF DRINKS INCLDUING BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO CUT CITRUS ITEMS AND CHERRIES. FOOD IS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-SURFACE ON MAIN KITCHEN AREA. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER FANGUARD IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
EMPLOYEE CLOTHING ITEMS WERE FOUND STORED IMPROPERLY IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE FOOD SHELVING. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL A) PROVIDE DESIGNATED DRESSING ROOMS OR DRESSING AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES THAT ROUTINELY CHANGE THEIR CLOTHES IN THE ESTABLISHMENTS; B) PROVIDE LOCKERS OR OTHER SUITABLE FACILITIES FOR THE ORDERLY STORAGE OF EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
EMPLOYEE PIZZA FOUND STORED ON TOP OF THE BAR DISH WASHER. AREAS DESIGNATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, AND USE TOBACCO SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT FOOD, EQUIPMENT, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES (WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION) OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−17 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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