What is Nella Pizza Pasta's health inspection score?

Nella Pizza Pasta has a SafeDine safety score of 60 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Nella Pizza Pasta last inspected?

Nella Pizza Pasta was last inspected on December 31, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Nella Pizza Pasta have?

Nella Pizza Pasta has 48 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Nella Pizza Pasta safe to eat at?

Nella Pizza Pasta has a safety score of 60/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Nella Pizza Pasta serve?

Nella Pizza Pasta serves Pizza cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Nella Pizza Pasta

Name: Nella Pizza Pasta
Address: 1125 E 55TH ST, Chicago, 60615
Rating: 60

1125 E 55TH ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/31/2024

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Pizza•Hyde Park

Ranked #164 of 245 in Hyde ParkBetter than 94% of pizza restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Dec 31, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

16 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-40

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-12 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+44 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

1125 E 55TH ST, Chicago, IL 60615

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Sep

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

8 high priority

1 intermediate

13 basic

Aug

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Dec

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 Short Form Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−22 pts

Aug 24

Complaint InspectionFail

8 High1 Med13 Basic

22 total2 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−111 pts

High Priority (8)

−80 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN MEATBALLS (148.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT CHEESE, PROSCIUTTO, ARUGULA TOPPINGS WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PLACING ON COOKED PIZZA FOR DIRECT CUSTOMER SERVICE(NO ADDITONAL COOKING). THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DOUGH PREPARATION AREA. HAND WASHING SINK REMOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSING MUSSELS INSIDE BASIN OF HAND WASHING SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING IN COOKING LINE. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED SEAFOOD IMPROPERLY THAWING IN STANDING WATER ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

Basic (13)

−26 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE NOT INVERTED OR COVERED ON DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT/COVER TABLEWARE OR RESET UPON CUSTOMER SEATING.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARRYOUT CONTAINERS AND LIDS NOT INVERTED IN DINNG ARA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TO TEST UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−111 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE EXIT DOORS TO THE PATIO. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED SILVERWARE EXPOSED ON TABLES IN DINING ROOM. ALL SILVERWARE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION (ROLLED/COVERED, ETC.).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

Base deductions−13 pts

Sep 23

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST ON SOME CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LARGE GAPS BETWEEN TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA OF KITCHEN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LIQUID IN CRACKS. MUST ADD GROUT TO MAKE FLOOR LEVEL, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING IN RIGHT REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN DOUGH PREP ROOM ON RIGHT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LARGE GAPS BETWEEN TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA OF KITCHEN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LIQUID IN CRACKS. MUST ADD GROUT TO MAKE FLOOR LEVEL, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING IN RIGHT REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN DOUGH PREP ROOM ON RIGHT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Med3 Basic

8 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
FOUND PANS AND CONTAINERS WITH WHOLE SHELLED MUSCLES AND CLAMS WITHOUT PROPER SHELLSTOCK IDENTIFICATION TAG (NO LABELS OR TAGS FOUND WITH PRODUCTS). INSTRUCTED ALL SHELLFISH MUST HAVE PROPER IDENTIFICATION WITH PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SHELLSTOCK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED FISH @ 51.2F IN PAN ON FLOOR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY IMPROPERLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST ASTERISKS ALL TCS FOOD THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED/COOKED TO ORDER. MUST CORRECT. MUST ADD FOOTNOTE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD USED FOR FROZEN, INDIVIDUALLY VACUUMED PACKAGED FISH IN KITCHEN. PACKAGING READS MUST REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUM PACKAGING PRIOR TO THAWING. OBSERVED VACUUMED PACKAGED FISH IN STANDING WATER IN PAN. INSTRUCTED MUST USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING APPROVED METHOD FOR THAWING: IN REFRIGERATION, IN A MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS, OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLOAT OFF LOOSE PARTICLES IN AN OVERLFOW. MANAGER DISCARDED FISH DURING INSPECTION.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 SMALL, BLACK FLIES IN DISH AREA, SODA BAG IN THE BOX AREA, AND NEAR MOP SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF PINK/BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WHITE, PLASTIC SHIELD INSIDE LOWER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED SILVERWARE EXPOSED ON TABLES IN DINING ROOM. ALL SILVERWARE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION (ROLLED/COVERED, ETC.).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LARGE GAPS BETWEEN TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA OF KITCHEN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LIQUID IN CRACKS. MUST ADD GROUT TO MAKE FLOOR LEVEL, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING IN RIGHT REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN DOUGH PREP ROOM ON RIGHT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Base deductions−36 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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