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Robert's Pizza

411 E ILLINOIS ST, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County

37cited violations
3serious tier
12inspections
21tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2617087
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025231
20242132
2023140
2022230
2021250
2020130
2019140

Inspections

  1. May 5, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT SIDE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Jun 12, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Jun 4, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS MOZZARELLA CHEESE, 1/2 POUND SLICED CHERRY TOMATOES, 1/4 POUND ANCHOVIES, AND 1/2 GALLON HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING ($70). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MISSING COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 10 LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN DISH ROOM, NEAR BEER WALK IN COOLER, AND IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE FLY POPULATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

  4. Jun 14, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULBS IN HOOD VENTALATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

  5. Jun 13, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

      MUST PROVIDE THE DATE ON ALL SHELLFISH TAGS, WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED; AND STORE ALL SHELLFISH TAGS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS FROM THE SALE DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED A BLUE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF CHICKEN, RAW AND PRE-COOKED SAUSAGE, SLICED TOMATO, GROUND PORK, MEATBALLS, MARINARA SAUCE, AND A VARIETY OF PRE-COOKED VEGTABLES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58.3F-60.3 LOCATED IN-COLD HOLDING UNITS IN REAR PREP. MANAGER DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS 110 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $1,500.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. UNDERCOOKED FOOD ON MENU NOT MARKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "R.A.W." OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      OBSERVED A GALLON OF INSECT KILLER BEHIND BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCONTINUE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-15 CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED BOTH REACH IN PREP COOLERS TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMP: AT 57.8F AND 60.3F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. BOTH UNITS TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. "

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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. MANAGER PRESENTED TEST STRIPS, 1 HOUR AFTER INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULBS IN HOOD VENTALATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW, INSTRUCTED TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED

  6. Mar 17, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      Improper cooling. hot soup being cooled down in walk-in cooler with covers, instructed to keep food uncovered or loosely covered to facilitate cooling down.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      Bulk food containers/ cleaning spray bottles not labeled, instructed to label.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      food handlers not wearing hair restraints at prep kitchen, instructed to wear.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      keeping utensils in use in a sanitized solution, instructed to keep utensils in-use according to health code.

  7. Sep 13, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Upper panel of ice maker interior surfaces not clean, dark spots noted by the chute, Instructed to clean.

  8. Mar 15, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      Missing thermometer in several prep coolers. instructed to install.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.

  9. Apr 26, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  10. Apr 13, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN COFFEE AREA.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 23 SMALL, BLACK FLIES IN SIDE PREP AREA NEAR BAG IN THE BOX SODAS; NEAR COOK LINE; AND IN BAR AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER TESTING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (SUCH AS A WATERPROOF THERMOMETER OR HEAT STRIPS) TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

  11. Aug 19, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      DELI CUPS ARE WASHED AND STACKED FOR STORAGE WITHOUT AIR DRYING, MUST AIR DRY ALL WASHED UTENSILS PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  12. May 7, 2019 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE OUTER ENTRANCE DOORS TO FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL MANAGERS, AND MAINTAIN.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.