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Primo Pizza Inc: health inspection history

5600 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660

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Address: 5600 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660
Also known as: Primo Pizza
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass w/ Conditions on Jan 7, 2026
License number: 33440
Latest inspection: Jan 7, 2026 (Canvass)
Records shown: 8 inspections, Aug 11, 2021 to Jan 7, 2026

Across these 8 inspection records, results were: 4 × Pass w/ Conditions; 3 × Pass; 1 × Fail. 37 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Jan 7, 2026 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44F, GYRO SAUCE AT 45F, AND CHEESES AT 45-47F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Feb 26, 2025 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: ALL FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: NOTED EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR "DR. PEPPER" COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPAINT.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE FRONT PREP MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Sep 16, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: 3-304.14--- WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Sep 9, 2024 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: REAR KITCHEN SCREENED DOOR WITH AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. ALSO THE METAL SCREEN DOOR WITH LARGE OPENINGS ALLOWING ENTRY FOR FLIES. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT MESH TO PREVENT FLY ENTRY AND A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD.
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
52.SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSEDInspector comment: MUST NOT DISPOSE OF MOP BUCKET WASTE WATER IN THE OUTDOOR SEWAGE DRAIN.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2586216 ON 12-4-23 NOT CORRECTED.#10- NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINK.#47- NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND - OR REPLACE.#47-: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE…

Dec 4, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

6.PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USEInspector comment: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINK.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND - OR REPLACE.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND - OR REPLACE.
53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNIT. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. (EXPIRED LICENSE). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Sep 26, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: : 6-202.15-- NOTED THE REAR METAL SCREEN DOOR WAS NOT RODENT OR INSECT PROOFED. NO TIGHT FITTING SEALS ON ALL SIDES AND LARGE OPENING IN METAL MESH. MUST PROVIDE A SMALL, TIGHT MESH FOR SCREENING, TIGHT-FITTING SEALS ON ALL SIDES, TOP AND BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR.
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: : 3-304.14-- SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-602.13-- EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE FRONT PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT/SEAL, OR REPLACE.

Sep 13, 2022 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS WERE FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PIZZA PREP COOLER MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #33. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS PEPPERONI AT 49.5 AND SAUSAGE AT 46.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: THE REAR PIZZA PREP COOLER IS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. NOTED WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.8F WITH FOOD SUCH AS PEPPERONI @ 49.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: NOTED THE REAR METAL SCREEN DOOR WAS NOT RODENT OR INSECT PROOFED. NO TIGHT FITTING SEALS ON ALL SIDES AND LARGE OPENING IN METAL MESH. MUST PROVIDE A SMALL, TIGHT MESH FOR SCREENING, TIGHT-FITTING SEALS ON ALL SIDES, TOP AND BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE LOCKS FOR THE BOX FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE DINING ROOM WITH CUSTOMER ACCESS.
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: NOTED KNIFE STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN CUTTING BOARD AND PRP COOLER. IT MUST BE PROPERLY STORE.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS OR PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE FREEZERS AND COOLERS.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE FRONT PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT/SEAL, OR REPLACE.-----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP COOLER AND UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST STORE INVERTED OUTSIDE OF FOOD AREAS.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS WERE NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 11, 2021 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

5.PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSInspector comment: FOUND NO DISPOSABLE APRONS, PAPER TOWELS, TRASH BAGS, SANITIZING SOLUTION ETC. INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.7-38-005 MUST PROVIDE MISSING ITEMS OR PURCHASE NEW VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: FOUND SHELF ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.