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Bob's Pizza

Restaurant

1659 W 21st St, Chicago, IL 60608

Pilsen

Oct 15, 2026 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Cutting board in pizza prep cooler was worn and discolored and needed replacement.

Key Findings

  • Bulk food containers were not properly labeled or covered.
  • Wiping cloths were not stored in clean sanitizing solution when not in use.
  • Cutting board in reach-in pizza prep cooler was worn and discolored.
  • Food prep tables and shelves had food spills and buildup requiring detail cleaning.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #37 — FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEANED COVERED AND PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Violation code #41 — WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector's Notes:

3-304.14 ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Inspection History

Bob's Pizza has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 67% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 15, 2026.

Oct 15, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

5 violations
Oct 5, 2026Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

9 violations
Jun 25, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

6 violations