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LINCOLN PARK PIZZA

2245 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

LINCOLN PARK PIZZA has been inspected 17 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 24, 2011. The most recent inspection, on September 24, 2025, found no infractions.

10 of 17 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 16, 2021. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 16, 2021. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on June 16, 2021. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on September 27, 2016. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 18 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on May 15, 2018. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

17 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NEEDED IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PERSON WASHING DISHES TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY. INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, AND SPLASH GUARDS IF NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED THERMOMTER NEEDED IN FRONT SODA COOLED. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD PREP TABLE AND FREEZER STORED UNDER WASTE WATER LINES. MUST MOVE PREP TABLE AND FREEZER OR INSTALL A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SHIELD TO PROTECT FOOD FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, STAINS AND DARK GROOVES PRESENT. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT, ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. REPAIR SCREEN DOOR ON EXIT DOOR OFF BASEMENT, BOTTOM CORNER IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • : MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS. ALSO, REPAIR/PAINT UNFINISHED FLOOR IN BASEMENT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • : MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS IN PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN OFFICE. REPAIR DAMAGED WALL NEXT TO ELECTRICAL BOX NEAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ITEMS IN BASEMENT NOT BEING USED.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, STAINS AND DARK GROOVES PRESENT. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT, ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. REPAIR SCREEN DOOR ON EXIT DOOR OFF BASEMENT, BOTTOM CORNER IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS. ALSO, REPAIR/PAINT UNFINISHED FLOOR IN BASEMENT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS IN PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN OFFICE. REPAIR DAMAGED WALL NEXT TO ELECTRICAL BOX NEAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ITEMS IN BASEMENT NOT BEING USED.
  8. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN WATER IS RUNNING, IT OVERFLOWS ONTO THE FLOOR, INSTEAD OF DRAINING THROUGH THE PIPE. INSTUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK WITHIN 2 DAYS,(BY MAY 1, 2017) AND USE THE OTHER HAND SINK NEAR BY, UNTIL THE SAID SINK HAS BEEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1965428, DATED 9/27/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP COOLER. #35; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LOWER WALL TRIM INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,EXPOSED WASTELINE PIPES ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA PROVIDE A BARRIER OR REMOVE PREP TABLE. #38; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, STAINS AND DARK GROOVES PRESENT. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT, ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM BUMPER ON LOWER WALL IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO, REPAIR SCREEN DOOR ON EXIT DOOR OFF BASEMENT, BOTTOM CORNER IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS. ALSO, REPAIR/PAINT UNFINISHED FLOOR IN BASEMENT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS IN PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN OFFICE. REPAIR DAMAGED WALL NEXT TO ELECTRICAL BOX NEAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ITEMS IN BASEMENT NOT BEING USED.
  9. Canvass

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PIZZA PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS AND SPIDER WEBS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILLS
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LOWER WALL TRIM INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,EXPOSED WASTELINE PIPES ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA PROVIDE A BARRIER OR REMOVE PREP TABLE.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON WOOD SLATE CEILING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
  11. Canvass

    0 infractions

  12. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENT WITHIN WASHROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. CEILING NEEDS TO BE CLEANED,PAINTED AND SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE SHEILDED OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS NEED TO BE PROVIDED ABOVE CUTTING BOARDS AND REACH IN CHEST FREEZER.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
  13. Canvass

    0 infractions

  14. Canvass

    0 infractions

  15. Canvass

    0 infractions

  16. Canvass

    0 infractions

  17. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED 5 ASSORTED MEAT PIZZAS ON DISPLAY ON PREP TABLE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING IN DEGREE FROM 78F TO 80.7. MUST HOLD ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. ALL PIZZAS DISCARDED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR/REMOVE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BASEMENT PREP TABLE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE SINKS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EMPLOYEE BICYCLE IS NOT ALLOWED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP/FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. OPEN BAG OF CEMENT ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

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