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Falco's Pizza

Restaurant

2806 W 40th Pl, Chicago, IL 60632

South Side

Jul 31, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Inspector found over 200 mouse droppings throughout the facility including food prep and storage areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Over 200 mouse droppings observed in storage rooms, bar, prep areas, and dishwashing area. Facility must eliminate rodent activity and hire licensed pest control.
  • Food handler training certificates provided were expired. Valid certificates required for all food handlers.
  • Menu missing required disclosures for undercooked animal-derived foods: no asterisks marking these items, no statement explaining what asterisks mean, and no reminder to consumers about risks.
  • Missing splash guards on handwashing sinks in dishwashing area and bar, and rust on cooler shelving units that cannot be properly cleaned.

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

OBSERVED OVER 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS IN AREAS SUCH AS STORAGE ROOMS, BAR, PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 7/31/2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Violation code #57 — ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector's Notes:

AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Inspection History

Falco's Pizza has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 83% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 7, 2026.

Aug 7, 2026Pass

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

2 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 31, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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

7 violations
Jun 26, 2025Pass

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

2 violations