What is Positano Pizza's health inspection score?

Positano 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 Positano Pizza last inspected?

Positano Pizza was last inspected on February 19, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Positano Pizza have?

Positano Pizza has 27 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Positano Pizza safe to eat at?

Yes, Positano 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 Positano Pizza serve?

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

Official Health Record

Positano Pizza

Name: Positano Pizza
Address: 4312 W 55TH ST, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 89

4312 W 55TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/19/2026

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0Excellent

Pizza•Chicago

Ranked #514 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 95% of pizza restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Feb 19, 2026

high confidence

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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 controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 88/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (89/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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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4312 W 55TH ST, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

May

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jun

May 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

7 basic

Feb

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED ABOVE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REINSTALL HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER SO THAT IT SHALL NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD OR EQUIPMENT IN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT RIGHT DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED SODA CRATES USED TO ELEVATE SODAS THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR OF FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED DOORS OF MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOORS SO THAT THEY SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT NEAR SMALL DOOR ON WALL IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO THE LEFT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT HALLWAY IN BASEMENT OUTSIDE OF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT HALLWAY IN BASEMENT OUTSIDE OF WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN RIGHT DRY STORAGE AREA OF BASEMENT ABOVE SHELVING UNITS ACROSS FROM FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN RIGHT DRY STORAGE AREA OF BASEMENT ABOVE SHELVING UNITS ACROSS FROM FREEZERS IN BASEMENT WITH SOLID SHIELD.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−14 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RAW WOOD SURFACE UNDERNEATH COUNTER AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN UPRIGHT FREEZER NEAR FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INST TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT (FRONT DELI COOLER) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F AND BELOW. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (COOLER TAGGED AT THIS TIME BY CDPH; ALTERNATIVE COLD HOLDING AVAILABLE) PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE HANDSINK IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULTION IN CHEST FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DAMAGED WALL PANELING NEAR MIXER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−14 pts

May 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF HANDSINK IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 22

License InspectionFail

3 High2 Med7 Basic

12 total1 risk factor

41/100inspection score

−54 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK FOR BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA LOCATED BEHIND A DOOR IN LAUNDRY/FURNANCE ROOM. MUST RELOCATE HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 55.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. AU JUS 57.2F.4.5LBS. PIZZA SAUCE 58.5F-62.2F. 2- QUARTS OF MILK 49.3F . PRODUCT WAS DISCARDEC BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 6.5LBS. $42.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF HANDSINK IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND BROKEN CONCRETE BY FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.

Base deductions−54 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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