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

Bob's Pizza has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Bob's Pizza last inspected?

Bob's Pizza was last inspected on June 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bob's Pizza have?

Bob's Pizza has 25 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bob's Pizza safe to eat at?

Bob's Pizza has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Bob's Pizza serve?

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

Official Health Record

Bob's Pizza

Name: Bob's Pizza
Address: 1659 W 21st ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 72

1659 W 21st ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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Pizza•Pilsen

Ranked #269 of 411 in PilsenBetter than 95% of pizza restaurants

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5 inspections

Last: Jun 25, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

Apr 2023

1 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Apr

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jun 2025

3 inspections

4 intermediate

10 basic

Jun

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Non-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE LOWER LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWLS SUBMERGED IN THE FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF OIL NOT OVERED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18: OBSERVED SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP ON THE FILTERS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE LOWER LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWLS SUBMERGED IN THE FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF OIL NOT OVERED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED PLATES AND ROUND, PIZZA BAKING TRAYS NOT INVERTED ON THE SHELF NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP ON THE FILTERS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/04/2024, REPORT #2595679 #37: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD/SPICE ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. (ALSO INCLUDE SQUIRT BOTTLES) #48: 4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING OF CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT (LARGE DOUGH MIXERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−22 pts

Jun 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD/SPICE ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-904.11 OBSERVED PAPER PLATES FOR CUSTOMERS NOT INVERTED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING OF CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT (LARGE DOUGH MIXERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN, ON THE KNIFE STORAGE RACK AND ALONG THE WINDOW LEDGES. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN BOTH 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Base deductions−13 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High1 Med1 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

48/100inspection score

−47 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND-CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED BY SHELVING RACK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. THE HANDWASHING SINK WAS INACCESSIBLE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): KIMCHI, HOUSEMADE PICKLES HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

Base deductions−47 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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