Did Pizano'S Pizza & Pasta pass its last health inspection?

Pizano'S Pizza & Pasta at 864 N State St was inspected on Jan 6, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 19 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.

What violations were cited at Pizano'S Pizza & Pasta?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH ABOUT 1/4 GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST ACTIVITY.

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Pizano'S Pizza & Pasta

864 N State St, Chicago 60610 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

Jan 6, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 6, 2026

#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH ABOUT 1/4 GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST ACTIVITY.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LARGE SQUARE CUTTING BOARD AND THE LONG CUTTING BOARD ON THE COOK LINE SIDE WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING...ALSO OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR COOLING UNIT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER THE DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jan 6, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 28, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 15, 2024	Short Form Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 14, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 7, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 22, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 14, 2022	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 20, 2020	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 10, 2016	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 29, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 21, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 24, 2015	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 28, 2014	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 27, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 20, 2013	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 30, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 15, 2011	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 8, 2011	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 23, 2010	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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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Pizano'S Pizza & Pasta — questions

Did Pizano'S Pizza & Pasta pass its last health inspection?: Pizano'S Pizza & Pasta at 864 N State St was inspected on Jan 6, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 19 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Pizano'S Pizza & Pasta?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH ABOUT 1/4 GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST ACTIVITY.
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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