RestaurantLicence 2496697

Phils Pizza of Bridgeport INC

1102 W 35th St, Chicago 60609

Latest verdictPassSep 21, 2026 · 22 days ago

Inspections22since Dec 15, 2016

Fail rate16.7%2 of 12 verdictscitywide 22.4% · below average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass75%
Conditional8%
Fail17%

22 inspections from 2016 to 2026 · hover a mark

20182020202220242026

PassSep 21, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Using disposable cups as a scoop , instructed to use proper scoops.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Exterior surfaces of dough mixer and bulk food container not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.
No verdictSep 9, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
PassApr 20, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Push faucets in restrooms do not stay on after lifting hand, instructed to provide faucet that can stay on for proper hands washing.
FailApr 13, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Push faucets in restrooms do not stay on after lifting hand, instructed to provide faucet that can stay on for proper hands washing.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Inadequate rodent's control, found about 30 mouse droppings in rear prep area and dry food storage room along wall base. Instructed to eliminate rodent's activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
3. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Utensils not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Using old tubs of dairy products to store food in, instructed to use proper utensils.
5. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  No sink stoppers for 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain for proper washing and sanitizing.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  No mop hangers to dry mops. Instructed to install.
7. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Dark section in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide more light intensity where food is stored.
No verdictMar 27, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
No verdictMar 28, 2025Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
PassFeb 22, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailFeb 5, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing sign at the rear dish washing hand sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed no labels for bulk storage containers (flour and sugar) on the counter. The instructed person in charge of all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with the contents' names.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed cardboard used as a liner on food prep equipment and bottom tables. Instructed to remove and replace with smooth and easily cleanable.
4. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed no chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food debris the bottom interior of the walk-in cooler. Instructed to detail clean.
6. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed slow drain at the front hand sink and a leak at the bottom drainpipe. Instructed to repair plumbing and maintain.
7. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup in the women toilet room exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintain. Also observed light shields in the women toilet room to be soiled. Instructed to clean or replace.
No verdictJan 23, 2024Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
PassJun 5, 2023ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed food debris on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep area, around prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.
2. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed the ventilation hood and filters above the pizza ovens in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.
PassMar 10, 2023ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed the front exit door not completely rodent proofed as required. Must completely rodent proof door by sealing 1/4 gap at the middle of the door.
2. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed boxes of cheese on floor inside walk in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food items at leat 6" from floor.
3. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed a leak at the faucet in the women's restroom hand sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
PassSep 19, 2022ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signage at handsinks. Instructed person in charge to place handwashing signs at all handsinks and maintain.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk containers(flour, grain, dough) not labeled with common name. Instructed person in charge to label all bulk containers with common name for ease of identification.
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed build up of grease residue on legs and bottom shelves of tables. Observed build up of rust on dunnage racks in walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to repair or replace so that surfaces are free of accumulated debris.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed build up of debris and food residue in corners throughout prep area underneath tables and shelving. Observed build up in drains in prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
No verdictSep 12, 2022Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
No verdictMar 17, 2021Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
ConditionalFeb 21, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  No employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-010. No citation issued
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  No vomit or diarrhea procedure on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued
3. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Variety of foods not properly labeled (cheese, cooked peppers, pepperoni) food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be properly labeled to indicate the day or date in which the food shall be discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
4. 58
  Allergen training as required
  All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the american national standards institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the astm international e2659-09 (standard practice for certificate programs).
No verdictFeb 5, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
PassJun 7, 2018ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryer. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintains same.
2. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Observed left toilet not functioning properly in ladies room. Must repair and maintain same.
3. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  Instructed to provide metal stem thermometer to test internal food temperatures. Must maintain same.
No verdictMay 18, 2018ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
PassJan 9, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Observed large gap between wall and baseboard next to dough machine. Must repair and maintain same.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Observed excessive grease build on ventilation hood (on the left side) above the pizza ovens. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
3. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Observed leaking pipe under right basin of 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain same.
No verdictNov 29, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
No verdictOct 10, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
PassDec 15, 2016LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Noted cardboard liners on shelving at dough prep area instructed management to remove and that only smooth easily cleanable surfaces may be used.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floors under pizza prep bench needs cleaning.
3. 36
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  Light shields at food prep area needs cleaning.
4. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Noted unused equipmentat rear. Instructed to properly store.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

104×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
384×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
493×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
553×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
563×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
472×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
482×
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
372×
Food properly labeled; original container

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2496697 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.