What is Monica's Pizza's health inspection score?

Monica's Pizza has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Monica's Pizza last inspected?

Monica's Pizza was last inspected on February 24, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Monica's Pizza have?

Monica's Pizza has 24 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Monica's Pizza safe to eat at?

Yes, Monica's Pizza has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Monica's Pizza serve?

Monica's Pizza serves Pizza cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Monica's Pizza

Name: Monica's Pizza
Address: 6446-6448 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60629
Rating: 89

6446-6448 S PULASKI RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/24/2026

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0Excellent

Pizza•Chicago

Ranked #513 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 95% of pizza restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Feb 24, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 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.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct

Mar 2024

2 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jul

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

5 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON INSIDE OF PIZZA WARMER IN FRONT COUNTER AREA TO MEASURE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PEELING PLASTIC COVERING ON STAINLESS STEEL WALLS OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE TO MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jul 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12 OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSIL (TONGS) STORED IMPROPERLY ON A PAPER PLATE AT THE FRONTLINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLES TO 2-DOOR FREEZER UNIT IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSIL (TONGS) STORED IMPROPERLY ON A PAPER PLATE AT THE FRONTLINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLES TO 2-DOOR FREEZER UNIT IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

Base deductions−11 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
NO RESTRAINTS FOR BEARDS ON FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MISSING COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
LIGHTSHIELD MISSING FOR LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS MISSING LABELS WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN (SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: TOILET ROOM CUSTOMER WALLS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GRAFFITI. EXTERIOR DOOR OF EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND LIGHTSWITCH ON INTERIOR OF TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAM

Base deductions−9 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS MISSING LABELS WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN (SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC).

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED : OVERFLOWING GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH EXPOSED TRASH/DEBRIS, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE TIGHTLY. INSTD TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA CLEAN, AND HAVE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND TRASH MAINTAINED INSIDE DUMPSTER AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
TOILET ROOM CUSTOMER WALLS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GRAFFITI. EXTERIOR DOOR OF EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND LIGHTSWITCH ON INTERIOR OF TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
SEE 60
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/6/23 REPORT 2583022 NOT CORRECTED; 58 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Base deductions−15 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−4 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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