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Summer House Santa Monica/Stella Barra Pizzeria

Restaurant

1954 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Lincoln Park

May 9, 2024 โ€” Canvass re-inspection

Pass

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

Ice bin, deep fryers, and drain pipes need immediate cleaning and repair to prevent contamination.

Key Findings

  • Ice bin interior was dirty and required cleaning; ice must be removed and the bin maintained regularly.
  • Grease buildup accumulated on the bottom of all deep fryers throughout the kitchens and needs degreasing and sanitizing.
  • A drainpipe under the front bar hand-washing sink was leaking and required repair.
  • Unnecessary items stored behind the pizza dough machine, in the hot water heater closet, and in dry storage could harbor pests and must be removed.

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 #16 โ€” FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

4-602.11/ NOTED THE UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Violation code #49 โ€” NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

4-601.11/ NOTED GREASE BUILDUP ON BOTTOM OF ALL DEEP FRYERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY KITCHENS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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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 โ€” A follow-up to a suspected food-poisoning inspection.

Aug 18, 2026Conditional

Suspected Food Poisoning โ€” Prompted by a report of someone getting sick after eating here.

2 violations
Jul 20, 2026Pass

Short Form Complaint โ€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

2 violations
May 26, 2026Pass

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

2 violations
Standout inspection
May 18, 2026Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

13 violations
Jul 21, 2025Pass

Short Form Complaint โ€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

4 violations
May 28, 2025Pass

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

4 violations
May 9, 2024PassVIEWING NOW

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

4 violations
May 7, 2024Conditional

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations
Aug 29, 2023Pass

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

11 violations
Jun 13, 2023Pass

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

10 violations
Standout inspection
Jun 5, 2023Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

26 violations
Jul 1, 2022Pass

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

1 violation
Standout inspection
Jun 21, 2022Fail

Suspected Food Poisoning โ€” Prompted by a report of someone getting sick after eating here.

10 violations