Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Aug 20, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 20, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Summer House Santa Monica/Stella Barra Pizzeria
1954 N Halsted St
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8 inspectionsSuspected Food Poisoning
Aug 18, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING TEMP OBSERVED TO BE 135 MEASURED BY DISHWASHING GAGE AND NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 180F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN DISH ROOM FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 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 problemsnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BAGS OF APRONS, TOWELS, AND LINEN STORED IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED ON THE FLOOR. ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 18, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 26, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED, THE REAR KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE LIQUOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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 issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
: 6-201.11--- FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER AND AROUND THE WOOD GRILL ON THE COOKS LINE, UNDER THE HAND SINK ON THE PIZZA PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. : 6-201.13--- CRACKED DAMAGED COVING TILE IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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, May 26, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 18, 2026
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 9Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. FOOD HANDLER NOTED SLICING READY TO EAT BREAD WITH BARE HAND. MANAGER PROVIDED GLOVES FOR FOOD HANDLER AND BREAD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE MAIN BAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BEING USED AS A SLOP SINK FOR DISCARDED BEVERAGES INTO A STRAINER INSIDE THE SINK. MANAGEMENT REMOVE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE RIGHT SIDE ICE MACHINES UPPER ICE SHOOT WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. 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 problemsnotedCode 23Food source and labeling
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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
NOTED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS AIOLI, SEASONED ARTICHOKES, PEELED GARLIC IN OLIVE OIL EITHER NOT LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OR PAST ITS LABELED EXPIRATION DATE. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR PREPARED TCS FOODS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
NOTED THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY WITH A DAMAGED RODENT PROOF STRIP AND OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR.
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 insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND WITHIN SPLASH GUARDS AT THE BAKERY HAND SINK.
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 40Employee health and hygiene
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
ALL FOOD HANDLERS/PREPARERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED, THE REAR KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE LIQUOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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 issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS AMEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MONITOR AT ALL TIMES.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE EXTERIOR COOLER AT THE FRONT BAKERY DISPLAY/COFFEE PREP.
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
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
CIELING VENT IN THE DISH ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT.
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, May 18, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Jul 21, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PLATES STORED FACING UP AT MAIN SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES.
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 issuesnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TWO PASTRY EMPLOYEES IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF SODA GUN DISPENSER AT MAIN BAR. MUST 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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPEN DRINK CUP ON TOP OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WHILE MACHINE WAS OPERATING. MUST STORE PERSONAL CUPS IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 21, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 28, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TWO PASTRY EMPLOYEES IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PLATES STORED FACING UP AT MAIN SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES.
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 issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF SODA GUN DISPENSER AT MAIN BAR. MUST 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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPEN DRINK CUP ON TOP OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WHILE MACHINE WAS OPERATING. MUST STORE PERSONAL CUPS IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 28, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 9, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
4-602.11/ NOTED THE UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11/ NOTED GREASE BUILDUP ON BOTTOM OF ALL DEEP FRYERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY KITCHENS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15/NOTED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.114/NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN BEHIND PIZZA DOUGH MACHINE IN BAKERY KITCHEN, HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET AND REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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, May 9, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 7, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
NOTED AMBIENT AIR IN 2 SWING DOOR WITH 4 DRAWER REFRIGERATOR AT PIZZA STATION AT 56.8 F. 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 temperaturenotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED GREASE BUILDUP ON BOTTOM OF ALL DEEP FRYERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY KITCHENS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED THE UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
NOTED 2 SWING DOOR WITH FOUR DRAWERS REFRIGERATOR AT PIZZA STATION AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. TCS FOODS MOZZARELLA 48.5, GRUYERE 50.9 AND PARMESEAN CHEESE SAUCE 49.2, ITALIAN SAUAGE 48.8, APPROX. 25 LBS VALUED AT $450. 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 temperaturenotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
NOTED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN BEHIND PIZZA DOUGH MACHINE IN BAKERY KITCHEN, HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET AND REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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, May 7, 2024 · Original Source