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Bob's Pizza

Restaurant

1659 W 21st St, Chicago, IL 60608

Pilsen

Jun 25, 2025 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

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

Prep coolers lacked thermometers and a door gap created rodent entry risk.

Key Findings

  • No ambient air thermometers in front prep coolers to monitor food safety temperatures.
  • Door in front prep area had a small opening at the lower left that could allow rodents to enter.
  • Plastic bowls were submerged in flour storage instead of using handled utensils to transfer food.
  • An uncovered oil container was observed in the front prep area, risking contamination.

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 #36 — THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector's Notes:

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

6-202.15: OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE LOWER LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

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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, 2026Pass

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, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

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

6 violations