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Pizano's

61-65 E Madison St

Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 17, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT LOCKER ROOM. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND IN LOCKERS OF LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11: OBSERVED NO ICE BIN COVER/LID FOR ICE IN ICE BIN IN INTERIOR OF BAR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN IN INTERIOR OF BAR IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BIN DURING STORAGE.

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 contamination
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15: OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT LEAKING INTO PAN ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA(NEAR 1 COMP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK), IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN COOKLINE AREA AND NEAR FLOOR TRASH SHOOT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA(NEAR 1 COMP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK), IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN COOKLINE AREA AND NEAR FLOOR TRASH SHOOT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN KEG COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN KEG COOLER IN BASEMENT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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 problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND IN HOODS OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND IN HOODS OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 17, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 12, 2025

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY, OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS AND ON FLOOR IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 12/10/2025 TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED ON 12/10/25

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11: OBSERVED NO ICE BIN COVER/LID FOR ICE IN ICE BIN IN INTERIOR OF BAR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN IN INTERIOR OF BAR IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BIN DURING STORAGE.

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 contamination
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15: OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT LEAKING INTO PAN ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA(NEAR 1 COMP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK), IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN COOKLINE AREA AND NEAR FLOOR TRASH SHOOT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA(NEAR 1 COMP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK), IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN COOKLINE AREA AND NEAR FLOOR TRASH SHOOT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN KEG COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN KEG COOLER IN BASEMENT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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 problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND IN HOODS OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND IN HOODS OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 12, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 10, 2025

Fail

10 recorded violations

notedCode 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS(DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS) NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.6-59.5F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, SLICED TOMATOES(48.6F), BEANS(58.5F), ANCHOVIES(52.7F), DICED TOMATOES(50.7F), CORN(57.9F), CHEESE(49.6-59.5F), BACON(59.2F), HAM(53.1F), PEPPERONI(58.1F), ITALIAN SAUSAGE(55.9F), CHOPPED ROMAINE(54.1-55.2F) AND SPINACH LEAVES(55.2F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $250 WEIGHING 30LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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 temperature
notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TWO DOOR GLASS COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 56.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON TWO DOOR GLASS COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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 temperature
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY, OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS AND ON FLOOR IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 12/10/2025 TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO ICE BIN COVER/LID FOR ICE IN ICE BIN IN INTERIOR OF BAR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN IN INTERIOR OF BAR IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BIN DURING STORAGE.

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 contamination
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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 problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT LEAKING INTO PAN ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WASTE WATER FROM OUT OF ORDER TOILET IN WASHROOM IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM LEAKING FROM BASE OF TOILET, ONTO BATHROOM FLOOR AND OBSERVED LEAKING WASTE WATER FLOWING UNDERNEATH CONNECTING WALL INTO EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING TOILET IN WASHROOM IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM FOR PROPER DRAINAGE OF WASTE WATER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AND MOUNDS OF ICE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND ICE BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE UILDUP AND MOUNDS OF ICE FROM FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND ICE BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER 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 problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND IN HOODS OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND IN HOODS OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 10, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 16, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PASTA PREP COOLER IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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 problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING OF BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST ICE, CLEAN, 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 problems
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING 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 problems
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ICE UNCOVERED IN THE ICE BINS INSIDE OF BAR AND DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ICE IN BAR AND ELEVATE DISH RACKS FROM THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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 contamination
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET NEAR THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 15, 2023

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS UNDER THE BASEMENT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON TOP OF THE SANITIZING CONTAINER BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED BY THE DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED THE BAR DUMP SINK HOT WATER KNOB NOT PROPERLY TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 15, 2023 · Original Source

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