What is Pazza Pizza's health inspection score?

Pazza Pizza has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pazza Pizza last inspected?

Pazza Pizza was last inspected on February 18, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pazza Pizza have?

Pazza Pizza has 10 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pazza Pizza safe to eat at?

Pazza Pizza has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Pazza Pizza serve?

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

Official Health Record

Pazza Pizza

Name: Pazza Pizza
Address: 1158 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 79

1158 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/18/2026

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Pizza•West Loop

Ranked #502 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 94% of pizza restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Feb 18, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

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

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-13 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+18 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.

Location

1158 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Mar

Feb 2026

2 inspections

4 high priority

3 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 License

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAITNAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High3 Med2 Basic

9 total

41/100inspection score

−59 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, BUCKET IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA OR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
IN USE PIZZA PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR BELOW, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 68F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
VARIETY OF PIZZAS (SAUSAGE, CHEESE, PEPPERONI, SUPREME) ON DISPLAY SHELVES AND OFFERED FOR SALE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 65.0F-82.0F NO TIME STAMP OR PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR USING TIME AS A MEASURE OF CONTROL. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PIZZA PREP COOLER: LARGE CONTAINER OF CHEESE AT 60.0F, SPINACH AT 56.0F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME APPROX 15LBS $50 VALUE. 7-38-005 PRIORITY. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF MONITORING COLD AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAITNAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−59 pts

Mar 25

License InspectionCleanPass

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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