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Route 66 Pizza

Restaurant

10180 S Indianapolis Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Far South Side

Sep 6, 2023 โ€” Complaint re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Pest infestation documented: mice droppings found throughout facility and live flies observed on premises.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Multiple mice droppings discovered on lobby cooler, furnace room floor and inside furnace, and behind pizza oven. Live flies also spotted. Pest control service required.
  • Hand washing signs missing from prep area and toilet room sinks.
  • Food storage containers not labeled when contents are transferred from original packaging.
  • Multi-use utensils not inverted on dish and storage shelves; grease and food debris buildup in fryer cabinets and cooler/freezer units.

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 โ€” INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND LEDGE OF POP COOLER IN LOBBY,ON FLOOR AND INSIDE OF FURNANCE IN FURNANCE ROOM,ON WOOD PIECE BEHIND PIZZA OVEN.2-3 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVED DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/6/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)

Violation code #10 โ€” ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP & TOILET ROOM.

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Inspection History

Route 66 Pizza has had 6 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 26, 2026.

Aug 26, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

3 violations
Standout inspection
Aug 19, 2026Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

11 violations
Sep 11, 2023Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Standout inspection
Sep 6, 2023FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

10 violations
Standout inspection
Aug 25, 2023Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

31 violations
Dec 8, 2022Conditional

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

7 violations