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Summer House Santa Monica/Stella Barra Pizzeria

Restaurant

1954 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Lincoln Park

Jun 13, 2023 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

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

Raw wood used in food prep areas and bakery; cutting boards chipped and damaged; duct tape repair on dish machine.

Key Findings

  • Raw wooden planks found in bakery prep area and dish storage shelving; raw wood cannot be used for food contact.
  • Multiple cutting boards on grill line and in bakery were chipped, broken, or blackened with deep grooves and required replacement.
  • Duct tape used to repair dish machine; milk crates used to elevate stored items in prep and storage areas—both prohibited.
  • Bulk food containers throughout facility unlabeled; cooks line spice containers, grill utensils, and bakery equipment dirty with food debris and grease.

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 INCLUDING SPICE CONTAINERS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Violation code #40 — PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector's Notes:

: 2-402.11-- FOOD HANDLERS/PREPARERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

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Inspection History

Summer House Santa Monica/Stella Barra Pizzeria has had 14 inspections in the last 5 years with a 79% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 20, 2026.

Aug 20, 2026Pass

Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection — A follow-up to a suspected food-poisoning inspection.

Aug 18, 2026Conditional

Suspected Food Poisoning — Prompted by a report of someone getting sick after eating here.

2 violations
Jul 20, 2026Pass

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

2 violations
May 26, 2026Pass

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

2 violations
Standout inspection
May 18, 2026Fail

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

13 violations
Jul 21, 2025Pass

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

4 violations
May 28, 2025Pass

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

4 violations
May 9, 2024Pass

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

4 violations
May 7, 2024Conditional

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

6 violations
Aug 29, 2023Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

11 violations
Jun 13, 2023PassVIEWING NOW

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

10 violations
Standout inspection
Jun 5, 2023Fail

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

26 violations
Jul 1, 2022Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

1 violation
Standout inspection
Jun 21, 2022Fail

Suspected Food Poisoning — Prompted by a report of someone getting sick after eating here.

10 violations