BOB'S PIZZA
1659 W 21st ST, Chicago, IL, 60608
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 5, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Fail
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (9)
- 3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER HAS A POLICY THAT WAS TAPED TO A WALL BUT NO SIGNATURES INDICATED ANYONE HAS READ AND UNDERSTOOD SAID POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COPY TO EACH FOOD HANDLER TO READ AND SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
- 21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED 2 COOKED PIZZAS SITTING ON COUNTER THAT FOOD HANDLER SAID WERE FOR PIZZA SLICE SALE. 1 CHEESE AND 1 SAUSAGE PIZZA WERE AT 72 DEGREES AIR TEMP. BOTH PIZZAS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE SLICES STORED IN HOT HOLDING CABINET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
- 37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEANED COVERED AND PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN A COMPLETE LOGBOOK FROM PEST CONTROL AND HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED
- 41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARD ON REACH IN PIZZA PREP COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
- 48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE WHILE USING A QUATS SANITIZER FROM UNIT INSTALLED ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN THE CORRECT STRIPS TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE QUATS SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL FOOD PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS WALLS, AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed October 15, 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.