What is Sarpino's Pizzeria's health inspection score?

Sarpino's Pizzeria 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 Sarpino's Pizzeria last inspected?

Sarpino's Pizzeria was last inspected on March 3, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sarpino's Pizzeria have?

Sarpino's Pizzeria has 27 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sarpino's Pizzeria safe to eat at?

Sarpino's Pizzeria 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 Sarpino's Pizzeria serve?

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

Official Health Record

Sarpino's Pizzeria

Name: Sarpino's Pizzeria
Address: 1435 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 81

1435 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/3/2026

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Pizza•Lakeview

Ranked #478 of 997 in LakeviewBetter than 95% of pizza restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Mar 3, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

3.9

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 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

Mar 2024

2 inspections

3 basic

Mar

Jun 2024

2 inspections

8 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

11 basic

Feb

Feb 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

Mar

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass2 License

Mar 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZAS AND CHICKEN WINGS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THERE WERE CLEANING PRODUCTS (PLASTIC SPRAY BOTTLE, SCRUB PADS AND SPONGES, ETC.) STORED IN THE SINK BASIN AND A WIRE STORAGE RACK WITH HANGING BASKETS IN FRONT OF THE SINK THAT MADE THE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES AND NOT TO STORE ANY ITEMS IN THE SINK BASIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO QAC CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2612685 ON 2/24/25 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−24 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

11 Basic

11 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Basic (11)

−22 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE 3-DOOR TALL COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. SINK CLOGGED NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY HAS ANOTHER HAND WASHING SINK WITH CLOSE PROXIMITY FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. RETURNED ON 2/25/25 SINK HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND NOW PROPERLY DRAINING.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAINED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE FRONT PREP TABLES, AND FRONT SELLING AREA ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDENEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOO FOOD STORAGE AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A SOILED MOP HEAD BEING IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED MOPS AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INSIDE WASHROOM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA OR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−22 pts

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionFail

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED A PLASTIC BUS TUB REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NOTED A LARGE PLASTIC BIN OF PIZZA SAUCE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND A LARGE METAL POT USED TO MAKE PIZZA SAUCE THAT ARE BOTH TOO LARGE AND UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES ALL OVERSIZED FOOD CONTAINERS AND COOKING POTS THAT DO NOT FIT INTO THE SINK. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE FOR THE LARGE STAND MIXER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE FOOD WASTE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM BEING USED AS A SEALANT ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS UNEVEN AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST SMOOTH/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED A SOILED MOP HEAD BEING STORED ON REAR DISH METAL RACK SHELVING WHERE CLEAN POTS AND PANS ARE STORED. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED MOPS AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED INOPERABLE VENTILATION INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND ALSO WITH A MISSING VENT COVER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF "NEW HIRE" DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−16 pts

Mar 24

License InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DEEP CREASES IN CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE FOOD PREP LINE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 24

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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