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Papa Ray'S Pizza & Wings

3208 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago 60641 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Aug 19, 2025

32

Inspections on record

20

Times passed

9

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 19, 2025

  1. #22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS STORED IN 2 DOOR COOLER NEAR FRYER HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $60. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  2. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BOTH DRAWERS OF 2 DOOR DRAWER COOLER USED TO STORE CHICKEN WINGS LOCATED NEXT TO FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKETS IN GOOD CONDITION.
  3. #48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DO NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE COMPARTMENTS CAN BE PROPERLY FILLED AND DRAINED.
  4. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR PIZZA MAKING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SINK IN GOOD CONDITION.
  5. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Aug 19, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2024ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 1, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 27, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 16, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 21, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 10, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 18, 2020ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 7, 2020CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 27, 2019CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 9, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 2, 2018CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 9, 2017ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 10, 2017Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 3, 2017CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 29, 2016Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2016ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 21, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 9, 2015ConsultationPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 1, 2015Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 23, 2015CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 30, 2014Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 23, 2014CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 6, 2014CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 22, 2013ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 14, 2013ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 8, 2012ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 21, 2011Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 14, 2011CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 20, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 13, 2010LicensePassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 8, 2010LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Papa Ray'S Pizza & Wings — questions

Did Papa Ray'S Pizza & Wings pass its last health inspection?
Papa Ray'S Pizza & Wings at 3208 N Pulaski Rd was inspected on Aug 19, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 32 inspections on record it has failed 9 times.
What violations were cited at Papa Ray'S Pizza & Wings?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS STORED IN 2 DOOR COOLER NEAR FRYER HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $60. INSTRUCTED TO MAIN
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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