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BLAZE PIZZA

24 S CLINTON ST, Chicago, IL, 60661

Pass

Most recent inspection

Date
February 18, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Pass
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
2
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (2)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

    OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER (RED SAUCE, WHITE SAUCE) STORED COVERED WITH PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

    OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS CEILING PANELS AND WALL SURFACES ADJACENT TO PIZZA OVEN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACES AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM OF ADEQUATE NUMBER AND CAPACITY TO PREVENT GREASE, DUST DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS FROM ACCUMULATING ON ADJACENT CEILING AND WALL SURFACES.

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.