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Falco's Pizza

Restaurant

2806 W 40th Pl, Chicago, IL 60632

South Side

Jun 26, 2025 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

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

Heavy grease and dust buildup in ventilation systems above cooking equipment poses fire and air quality risks.

Key Findings

  • Three-compartment sink missing proper stoppers required for food safety compliance.
  • Ventilation system above fryers, grill, and pizza oven covered with heavy dust, grease, and debris.
  • Inspector ordered cleaning and maintenance of ventilation systems to prevent hazards.

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 #51 — PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector's Notes:

5-205.15: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

Violation code #56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector's Notes:

6-501.14 VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE BOTH HOT HOLDING LINE (FRYERS, GRILL) AND ABOVE PIZZA OVEN WITH HEAVY DUST, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

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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, 2026Fail

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

7 violations
Jun 26, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

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

2 violations