BLAZE PIZZA

24 S CLINTON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60661 · Restaurant

18 inspections

1. Canvass18 févr. 2026

   2 infractions

   • 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.
2. Canvass1 avr. 2025

   1 infraction

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • Missing thermometer in prep coolers, instructed to provide.
3. Canvass9 mai 2024

   1 infraction

   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • Sneeze guard at front service line is too short less than 5', customers are talking over open food containers when placing order, instructed to extend sneeze guard so a shield is preventing customers contamination.
4. Short Form Complaint8 juin 2023

   0 infraction

5. Canvass13 avr. 2023

   1 infraction

   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING DOUGH AND MAKING PIZZA IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLES PROVIDED HATS DURING THE INSPECTION.
6. Plainte28 sept. 2022

   3 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND PANEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • FOUND BEVERAGE DISPENSOR LID CRACKED (BROKEN). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • FOUND FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
7. Canvass16 févr. 2022

   1 infraction

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN PIZZA) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
8. Canvass7 janv. 2020

   4 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HOUSE SAUCES,CHOPPED TOMATOES , FRESH MOZZARELLA, ETC ).INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED STICKY SODA/ SIGNATURE LEMONADE SPILLS UNDERNEATH AND ALONG SIDE BEVERAGE EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED 4 BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
9. Canvass11 avr. 2019

   0 infraction

10. Canvass6 juin 2018

    4 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • Observed potentially hazardous food stored in top loading salad cooler at improper temperature: 50.5f, 3lbs of blt Cobb salad, at a value of $7.00 51.5f, 3lbs of fruit and arugula salad, at a value of $ 7.00 51.5f, .50lb of classic Cesar salad, at a value of $3.00 49.5f, 2lb of class Greek salad, at a value of $7.00 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight 8.5lbs at a total value of $24.00 Informed manager that potentially hazardous must be at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed hot water valve turned off, at front exposed hand sink, at time of inspection. Informed manager that exposed hand sinks must have hot and cold running water under city pressure at all times. Manager corrected violations during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-030
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed missing handle on top loading reach in cooler lid. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Observed pooled water underneath ice machine in rear dry storage area. Instructed manager to remove, find source and maintain at all times.
11. Canvass3 janv. 2018

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Observed dust buildup on pipe fixtures behind ice machine in rear prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed mold like substance along caulking, at 3 compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain at all times.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Observed food and debris along floor and wall junction under wire shelving units in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed food and debris along floor and wall junction underneath 1 compartment sinks in rear prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed edges around floor drain in front of Hobart mixer and utility faucet in rear, in poor repair. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed floor under Langer beverage station in front dining area in poor repair. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • Observed food handlers in front prep area with loosing fitting hair restraint. Instructed manager to ensure that food handlers properly restrain hair, in side hair restraint, whenever foods are prepared and or served. Maintain at all times.
12. Canvass9 juin 2017

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Found standing water on floor under and around ice machine and 3 compartment sink. Must keep area dry and clean. Found cardboard used as a matt in rear dish area. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable (and non-porous). Must maintain same.
13. Canvass3 nov. 2016

    0 infraction

14. Canvass26 févr. 2016

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE IN THE FLOOR DRAIN SERVING THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING AND VENTS IN THE KITCHEN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: NEAR THE ICE MACHINE, NEAR THE PIZZA OVEN AND NEAR THE COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
15. Canvass3 mars 2015

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • PROPERLY LABEL COOKED FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE MUD AND POOLING WATER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE BROKEN STOPPER UNDERNEATH THE WASH COMPARTMENT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
16. Réinspection de la plainte21 nov. 2014

    0 infraction

17. Short Form Complaint13 nov. 2014

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AND MISSING RODENT PROOF STRIP THAT WAS INSTALLED AT THE LICENSE INSPECTION PERFORMED BY THIS INSPECTOR ON 10-15-14. MUST REPLACE REMOVED RODENT PROOF STRIP AND MAKE EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ICE SCOOP FOUND STORED INSIDE ICE OF ICE MACHINE, INCLUDING HANDLE OF SCOOP. MUST PROPERLY STORE.
18. License15 oct. 2014

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR ALL DRAINS UNDER ALL SINKS INCLUDING SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM.