RestaurantLicence 1490824

Guerreros Pizza INC

2024 S California Ave, Chicago 60608

Latest verdictFailOct 8, 2026 · 6 days ago

Inspections26since Sep 13, 2011

Fail rate30.8%8 of 26 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass54%
Conditional15%
Fail31%

26 inspections from 2011 to 2026 · hover a mark

2013201520172019202120232025

FailOct 8, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed probe stem thermometer for taking food temperatures not turning on at the time of the inspection. Must repair or replace and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 1 live roach, 8 small flies, and 2 big flies on site at the time of the inspection. The live roach were observed in the basement area where the chest freezer is stored, the small flies in the basement area and toilet room, the big flies flying around the facility. Instructed to eliminate live roach, small and big fly activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed dead roaches on the floor throughout the basement area. Instructed remove dead roaches, clean and sanitize all affected areas and maintain.
4. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Observed a cutting board stored on the floor along the side of the two-door refrigerator in the main prep area. Instructed to properly store and maintain.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed the left door on the prep cooler across from the flat-top grill not able to close and remain closed. Instructed to repair and maintain
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed roach feces on the wall in the crevices of the light switch above the handwashing sink in the main food prep area. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain area.
ConditionalJun 18, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Observed previous core violation (57)food handler training not corrected from 12/3/24, report #2608304. Priority foundation citation issued #7-42-090. Violation codes: 2-102.13 inspector comments: 2-102.13 observed a male food handler without proof of food handler training. Instructed to meet requirements for all food handlers.
PassDec 3, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign at the 1st floor food prep hand washing sink. Instructed to provide.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-501.112 observed dead insects in between the wall and 2 door refrigerator located in the 1st floor food prep area and in various areas on the floor in the basement prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
3. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  2-102.13 observed a male food handler without proof of food handler training. Instructed to meet requirements for all food handlers.
FailNov 26, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign at the 1st floor food prep hand washing sink. Instructed to provide.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity on site. Observed about 5 live cockroaches in various areas of the food prep area and customer dining area. Instructed to eliminate live cockroach activity, clean and sanitize affected areas, and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-501.112 observed dead insects in between the wall and 2 door refrigerator located in the 1st floor food prep area and in various areas on the floor in the basement prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
4. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  2-102.13 observed a male food handler without proof of food handler training. Instructed to meet requirements for all food handlers.
PassOct 26, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in basement prep area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed damaged gaskets on reach-in cooler door in first floor prep area. Observed no stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed open meat stored inside grocery bags in coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to properly store food inside food storage bags or containers.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed debris and dead insects on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in basement storage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintian.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed unsed articles and equipment in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.
6. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no valid allergen training for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide valid allergen training.
ConditionalJun 21, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed the toilet room receptacle without a cover. Instructed to provide a covered receptacle and maintain
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed peeling paint on the grill exhaust hood and water stained ceiling tiles throughout the facility. Instructed to repair, replace and maintain
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed the floors throughout the facility(front prep, rear prep and basement prep) with accumulation of food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed an accumulation of unused cooking equipment, boxes, chairs, ladders, etc in the basement storage room. Instructed to clean, organize, and maintain
5. 61
  Summary report displayed and visible to the public
  No summary report posted at time of inspection. Instructed to post for consumers to view at all times and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b)
ConditionalAug 16, 2019ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed policy on premises but missing some necessary items, and disinfectant rated for norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
2. 32
  Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed several water damaged ceiling tiles, and dusty tiles, instructed to replace water damaged tiles, and remove the dust.
4. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed expired food handler certificates on premises, instructed to provide updated certificates.
ConditionalMar 7, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employe health policy, instructed to provide.priority foundation 7-38-010,no citation issued.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
3. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed a variety of ready to eat foods/tcs foods prepared, packaged and held for over 24 hours without proper labeling/date marking.instructed to clearly mark the date or day which the food shall be consumed,sold or discarded when held at a temperature of 41*f or less for a maximum of 7 days priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
4. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no food temperature measuring device on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
5. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed wiping clothes improperly stored on condiment cutting board, instructed to store in proper sanitizing solution when not in use.
6. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed the 1st floor cuting board stained, instructed to replace, also clean and sanitize basement #10 can opener.
7. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed pizza dough mixer bowl unable to fully submerge in 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide equipment able to fully submerge in basins of 3 compartment sink, or have a written procedure for alternative manual warewashing equipment.
8. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no allergen training certificate on premises at this time, instructed to provide.
PassJan 31, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Replace the torn door gaskets for the pizza prep cooler and the basement 2 door cooler which are held on with duct tape. Must repair and maintain all door gaskets. Observed frozen foods stored in plastic grocery bags in the freezer. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags.
2. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Eliminate excessive clutter from the basement storage room to eliminate pest harborage conditions.
PassJul 5, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailJun 28, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  Facilities to maintain proper temperature
  Observed one door refrigerator with potentially hazardous foods inside said refrigerator, located in the basement at a temperature of 61.6f. Observed prep cooler located behind the front customer service counter at an ambient air temperature of 66.7f. Prep cooler unit temperature was lowered and at 40f by the end of inspection. Instructed all refrigeration units have to maintain a cold temperature of 40f or below at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being stored. Manager removed and discarded all potentially hazardous foods in said one door refrigerator during in unit tagged and held for inspection by cdph. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
2. 3
  Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
  Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures; 10lbs of ham at 59f, 5 gallons of milk at 58f, 30 lbs of pork at 57.5f and 5lbs of deli meat at 57f, 1 lb. Of chopped tomatoes 54f, 1 lb of cheese at 52f, and 1/2lb of chopped lettuce at 52f. All products were valued at $200. Manager discarded and denatured said items during inspection. Instructed to keep all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
3. 6
  Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
  Observed employee preparing a burrito and using his bare hands to touch ready to eat foods (chopped lettuce, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheese). Instructed not to use bare hands when preparing ready to eat foods and to always use clean food grade disposable gloves, spoons, or tongs and maintain. Critical violation 7-38-010(a)(b).
4. 18
  No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
  Observed 5 live roaches under the exposed hand sink located in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected area and recommended contacting pest control. Serious violation 7-38-020.
5. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Observed gaskets on the front prep coole,r located upstairs, and on the 2 door refrigerator, located in the basement, all in poor repair. Observed cutting boards stain with dark grooves located in the food prep area. Instructed to replace all and maintain. Observed rust on the shelves of the one door refrigerator located in the basement. Instructed to remove rust and maintain.
6. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Observed accumulated food and grease debris under the flat top grill and inside of the fryer and pizza ovens. Observed inside of all refrigeration units are in need of detail cleaning to remove food debris. Instructed to clean all and maintain.
7. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Observed wall behind cooking equipment with accumulated grease debris. Observed vents in washroom, above 3 compartment sink and above cooking equipment with accumulated dust debris. Instructed to clean all and maintain
8. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  Observed no thermometers inside of one door reefrigeration unit located in the basement and prep cooler located in the food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
PassAug 20, 2015CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Repair damaged gasket on pizza prep cooler door.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Clean floors under fryer(grease buildup).
3. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Install back flow prevention device on utility sink.
4. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding. Remove unused articles and equipment in basement storage area to prevent pest harborage.
5. 45
  Food handler requirements met
  Provide food handler certificates for all employees.
PassOct 28, 2014Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailOct 23, 2014ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 13
  No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
  Observed evidence of more than 50 plus live small and large roaches infestation throughout food preparation areas crawling on kitchen food prep areas walls,crawling on kitchen equipment and shelvings next to the 3 compartment sink areas,on gaskets and on motors of coolers ,and dead roaches on floors and walls in same areas,crawling on walls and on electric panel at rear near the customer seating,toilet room area,and in between mail envelope clipboard on kitchen wall.also,over 30 live fruit flies on walls and ceilings of food prep areas,customer seating areas.must detail clean and sanitize all affected areas,remove cluttered conditions,rear screen door must be secured and insect proofed,pest control service is now reccomended. Critical violation 7-38-020.
2. 30
  Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
  All prepared food items inside the coolers must be properly dated and labeled and maintain.
3. 31
  Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
  Must properly store and invert all multi use kitchen cooking equipments/utensils and single service articles to prevent contamination before use and maintain.
4. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Must repair or replace gaskets at several kitchen 2 door coolers and basement food prep coolers and remove knifes,pizza utensils stored behind the pizza food prep station-must wash-rinse--sanitize these areas and maintain.
5. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Must clean interiors/exteriors of coolers,sides of hot cooking equipments,hood/filters above the cooking equipments,behind front service counters,shelvings front and kitchen shelvings,prep tables,interior/exteriors of cooking equipments,deep fryer etc.
6. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Must clean heavy grease and food debri from floors along,around,under,wallbases throughout and in floor drains throughout the premises and maintain.
7. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Remove dusts accumulations on the ventilation cover inside the toilet room and maintain.the walls and ceilings throughout the food establishment must be washed-rinsed-sanitized and replace damaged ceiling tiles in 1st floor food prep area.all noticeable openings cracks/crevices must be sealed and maintain.
8. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Repair water leak at base of faucet at the basement food prep exposed handsink and maintain.
9. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Remove unnecessary articles stored throughout the premises in detail and remaining articles must be properly cleaned,sanitized and stored at least 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.
PassAug 14, 2014Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailJul 28, 2014Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 18
  No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
  Found approximately 5 live roaches on wall and ceiling behind the refrigeration units stored on the north wall of basement dry storage areas and inside the bottom compartment of deep fryer at front food service area.also,the rear screen door is torn and bottom left corner has a 1/2" mode of pest entry.instructed to remove said pest and clean sanitize all affected areas,pest proof said door to prevent pest entry,pest control service now reccomended.serious violation 7-38-020.
2. 31
  Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
  Clean multi-use kitchen food equipments,sigle service articles must be properly stored,inverted to prevent contamination before use (handles up).
3. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  The following require a detail cleaning interior compartment of deep fryer,dides of hot cooking equipments,kitchen shelvings,manual can opener in basement food prep,gaskets inside of coolers,shelvings behind front counter service areas etc.
4. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floors along walls and in all corners throughout the premises including basement food prep/dry storage and remove dead roaches from rear of coolers where noted.
5. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Overhhas grill vent/canopy has build up of grease. Must degrease and detail clean.
6. 37
  Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
  Toilet room door must be self closing.
7. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Mop sink left water handle has a water leak and dripping-instructed to repair and maintain.
8. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Unnecessary articles in basement prep area/dry storage must be removed due to potential pest harborage.
PassJun 9, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Overhhas grill vent/canopy has build up of grease. Must degrease and detail clean.
2. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  Must provide refrigeration and probe thermometers.
PassDec 10, 2013ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Need to clean and sanitize large mixing bowl, slicer. Clean interior of 2 door cooler front prep.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Need to clean ceiling light shields.
PassSep 5, 2013CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Observed new raw wood storage shelves in basement dry storage area need to seal.
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Need to defrost 1st. Basement upright freezer.clean and sanitize #10 can opener.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Water damaged ceiling tiles need to replace.
4. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  3 comp. Sink nozzel leaking need to repair.
PassAug 28, 2012Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  The dish racks are dirty, clean and sanitize them regularly.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  The floor in the west side dry storeage room in the basement under the racks are thick with dirt buildup. Also detail clean the main basement floor along the walls and in the corners. Instructed to scrap and remove the dirt buildup and clean and sanitize all.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  The ceiling tiles above the oven are stained. Clean or reseal the ceiling so it is a light color. Clean the dirty backsplash behind the 3 compartment sink.
FailAug 21, 2012ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 18
  No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
  Over 40 mouse droppings were found in the basement utility storage and food storage area, the front door was propped wide open the entire inspection, install a screen door or keep the doors closed. Remove all evidence of pest activity.
2. 31
  Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
  The can opener is dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the opener.
3. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  The dish racks are dirty, clean the racks and sanitize them regularly.
4. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  The floors under the pizza oven,in the bathroom and basement are dirty, clean and maintain the floors.
5. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  The ceilings above the oven are stained, clean or reseal the ceiling so it is a light color. Clean the dirty backsplash behind the 3 compartment sink.
PassJul 11, 2012Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
PassMay 30, 2012Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  The two door hotline cooler has dirty, taped up gaskets. Clean and reseal the cooler door so it is sanitary. Clean the greasy sides of the front cooking equipment.
FailMay 21, 2012ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 18
  No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
  Two dead roaches, 2 live india meal moths in the basement dry storage and over 30 mouse droppings were found in the basement floor perimeter, in front of the toilet room door and under the basement stairs. Clean up all evidence of pest activity.
2. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. The basement shelves and tables are dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the above in detail.
3. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  The two door hotline cooler has dirty, taped up gaskets. Clean and reseal the cooler door so it is sanitary. Clean the greasy sides of the front cooking equipment.
4. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  The kitchen floors are dirty, moved equipment and clean behind all equipment.
5. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  The walls behind the sink are dirty, clean the walls.
PassOct 6, 2011Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailSep 13, 2011ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 18
  No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
  All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Found 30-35 mice droppings in the basement along the north wall behind the reachin freezers front main door has a one fourth gap at the bottom of the door and the back screen door has a one inch gap at the bottom of the door. Instructed to clean up the area and call your licensed pest control tech to service the establishment and make both doors tight fitting and rodent proofed. Serious citation given 7-38-020
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. Clean the hoods and the filters in the prep area.
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean the floors in the basement.
4. 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. Clean the vent in the prep area thick with buildup.

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What it gets cited for

3510×
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
389×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
329×
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
338×
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
557×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
347×
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
415×
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
185×
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 1490824 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.