Canvass
Jan 9, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 9, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Cipriani's Pizza
5840 W 63rd St
Last inspected Jan 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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4 inspectionsCanvass
Nov 13, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAININGS AND MAINTAIN VALID CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 13, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 26, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 35Food temperature
Official wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FROZEN HAM THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT THE SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND THAW USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS, SUCH AS RUNNING UNDER WATER AT 70.0F OR BELOW OR UNDER REFRIGERATION AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DRY FOOD ITEMS AND BOTTLED BEVERAGES STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A CRACKED FOOD BIN USED TO STORE SHREDDED CHEESE IN THE REAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT PORTIONS OF EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WALL IN POOR REPAIR ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AFFECTED AREAS OF WALL TO ENSURE WALL IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 26, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Feb 15, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 15, 2024 · Original Source