What is Paisanos Pizza & Wings's health inspection score?

Paisanos Pizza & Wings has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Paisanos Pizza & Wings last inspected?

Paisanos Pizza & Wings was last inspected on May 1, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Paisanos Pizza & Wings have?

Paisanos Pizza & Wings has 13 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Paisanos Pizza & Wings safe to eat at?

Paisanos Pizza & Wings has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Paisanos Pizza & Wings serve?

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

Official Health Record

Paisanos Pizza & Wings

Name: Paisanos Pizza & Wings
Address: 3500 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 81

3500 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/1/2025

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0Good

Pizza•North Center

Ranked #288 of 559 in North CenterBetter than 95% of pizza restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: May 1, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 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

+7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 76/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (81/100) 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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3500 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, IL 60618

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

6 basic

Dec

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

May

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass2 License

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR STORAGE ARE DISCHARGE HOSE IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CEMENT APPLIED ON FLOOR AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE(ROUGH/UNEVEN SURFACE).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. GRIMES ON WALL UNDER HANDWASHING SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SEAL BROKEN CEILING TILES AROUND PIPES AT REAR PREP AREA ABOVE MOP SINK AND PREP TABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES IS REQUIRED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 23

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High6 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

63/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO VERIFICATION AVAILABLE THAT EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASE TRNSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP, WASHROOMS)

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD BEHIND COUNTER TOP INFRONT PREP SERVING AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOPSINK IN REAR PREP (DISHWASHING AREA). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND FRONT AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD INSIDE/AROUND MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 23

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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