RestaurantLicence 2583325

Sbarro

5554 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago 60639

Latest verdictPassOct 6, 2026 · 8 days ago

Inspections20since Apr 4, 2018

Fail rate27.8%5 of 18 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

Pass44%
Conditional28%
Fail28%

20 inspections from 2018 to 2026 · hover a mark

2020202220242026

PassOct 6, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.
PassJun 4, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailMay 28, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed the three compartment sink not maintained; not draining properly occasionally backing up when the water is released from first compartment, water backs up into food prep sink and water slowly draining. Instructed to repair plumbing issue and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.
2. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed no chemical test kit for testing concentration of quaternary ammonium solution available during inspection. Manager provided bleach test strips with three comparment sink setup with quat sanitizing solution. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation. #7-38-005 citation issued.
PassOct 23, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed build up on door of ice machine. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed debris and trash on floor in dry storage room under shelving. Isntructed person in charge to clean and maintain area at all times.
PassDec 10, 2024ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
PassNov 8, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Found a build up of food and other debris on the bottom of the three door prep cooler. Instructed management to clean and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
FailOct 31, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed exposed hand washing sink in dishwashing area clogged, not draining. Instructed to repair and maintain all exposed hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Found a build up of food and other debris on the bottom of the three door prep cooler. Instructed management to clean and maintain.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
ConditionalNov 3, 2023Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on premises, while tcs foods such as chicken and pasta are served. Instructed city of Chicago certified foodservice manager shall be present during all hours of operation. Priority foundation violation.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on premises, while tcs foods such as chicken and pasta are served. Instructed city of Chicago certified foodservice manager shall be present during all hours of operation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-101.19 :observed cardboard used as shelf liner in small rear storage room. Instructed to remove all cardboard from shelf, all food and nonfood contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(c): observed buildup on fountain machine nozzles, surface surrounding nozzles and interior of ice dispenser. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.12: observed spillage on floor in interior cabinet underneath fountain machine in front dining area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.11: observed light fixture hanging from ceiling in women's washroom. Instructed to repair light fixture and maintain.
7. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-501.14: observed dusty vent covers in men's and women's washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dust on interior surface and grease on filters of hoods in front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
8. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-303.11: observed non-working lights in hood. Instructed to replace non-working lights in hood and maintain.
ConditionalSep 15, 2023Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  5-205.11: observed small pan in handwashing sink in front prep area. Corrected on site, employee removed small pan from inside handwashing sink. Instructed handwashing sinks at all times shall be accessible and shall be used for handwashing only. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) consolidated citation
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  6-301.12: observed no paper towels at handwashing sink for drying hands in dishwashing area. Corrected on site, manager provided paper towels for hand drying at handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Instructed hand drying provisions shall be provided at all handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation consolidated with above violation citation issued.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-101.19 :observed cardboard used as shelf liner in small rear storage room. Instructed to remove all cardboard from shelf, all food and nonfood contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(c): observed buildup on fountain machine nozzles, surface surrounding nozzles and interior of ice dispenser. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.12: observed spillage on floor in interior cabinet underneath fountain machine in front dining area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.11: observed light fixture hanging from ceiling in women's washroom. Instructed to repair light fixture and maintain.
7. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-501.14: observed dusty vent covers in men's and women's washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dust on interior surface and grease on filters of hoods in front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
8. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-303.11: observed non-working lights in hood. Instructed to replace non-working lights in hood and maintain.
FailSep 6, 2023ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand soap for handwashing sink in women's washroom. Instructed hand soap must be available at all times at all handwashing sinks. Corrected on site manager provided handsoap for the soap dispenser in women's washroom. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed approximately 45 small flies in rear kitchen, in areas such as dishwashing area, rear fountain machine dispensing area and area outside of walkin freezer. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity and clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended pest control service premises on after 9/6/2023. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed cardboard used as shelf liner in small rear storage room. Instructed to remove all cardboard from shelf, all food and nonfood contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed buildup on fountain machine nozzles, surface surrounding nozzles and interior of ice dispenser. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed spillage on floor in interior cabinet underneath fountain machine in front dining area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed light fixture hanging from ceiling in women's washroom. Instructed to repair light fixture and maintain.
7. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed dusty vent covers in men's and women's washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dust on interior surface and grease on filters of hoods in front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
8. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed non-working lights in hood. Instructed to replace non-working lights in hood and maintain.
9. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Observed previous core violation from inspection report #2574276 dated 04/14/2023 not corrected. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued. Observed no allergen training certificates on site. Must provide for all certified food managers.
ConditionalApr 14, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  No certified food manager on site while tcs foods are being prepared and served (pizza, sandwiches). Instructed to have a certified food manager on site at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.
2. 9
  No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
  Observed food employee using bare hand contact while slicing fully cooked pizza. Must wear gloves when coming in contact with ready to eat foods. Priority violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued.
3. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no allergen training certificates on site. Must provide for all certified food managers.
PassJul 21, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailJul 14, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 21
  Proper hot holding temperatures
  Observed improper hot holding temperatures of tcs foods in the steam table. Observed chicken parm at 106f-110f and italian sausage with peppers at 113f. Instructed management to always keep hot-holding foods at or above 135f. Food discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
2. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Found tcs foods at improper temperatures inside of the dessert display cooler. Observed cheesecake at 55 f and cake with cream cheese frosting at 56 f. Instructed to discard all said tcs foods and always maintain all cold holding tcs foods at 41f or below. Food discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005. Refer to violation #21 for citation.
3. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Equipment not maintaining proper temperature. Noted temperature of the dessert display cooler at the front counter area to be improper at 54.0 f. Unit tagged and held for inspection by the Chicago department of public health and may not be used until re-inspected by cdph and maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
4. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk container of flour in rear prep area without label. Instructed to label all bulk ingredients with common name.
5. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed approximately 50 mouse droppings on the floor along the wallbase and on the table behind the computers in the front delivery/storage room, 20 droppings in the cabinets underneath the soda machine, and 10 droppings on the floor underneath the front cash register counter. Instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas and contact pest control to eliminate all pest activity from the premises. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Found a build up of food and other debris on the bottom of the three door prep cooler. Instructed management to clean and maintain.
7. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed low water pressure at the men's toilet room handwashing sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed orange splatters on the ceiling inside the mens washroom. Observed an accumulation of dirt and debris on the floor underneath the front cash register counter. Instructed to clean said areas and maintain.
PassOct 26, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Additional water pressure needed in the handwashing sinks in women's washroom. Must repair and mainatin. Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dirt and debris on floor behind ice machine and refrigearion units located in rear prep area. Must clean and maintain.
ConditionalJan 20, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no verifiable health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk container of flour in rear prep area without label. Instructed to label all bulk ingredients with common name.
3. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed low water pressure at washbowl sink located in men's toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain.
4. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed burnt out lightbulb in hood above main cook line. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.
5. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed slight build up of dust on vent above 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.
PassJul 15, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailJul 5, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no original city of Chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed to have a certified food manager present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
2. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
3. 13
  Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
  Observed unsafe and adulterated food stored in the prep cooler and walk-in cooler. Observed a mold-like substance in the container of marinara sauce and mold-like substance and dark spots on the cooked pasta noodles. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 3# of food worth $10. Priority 7-40-050(a). Citation issued.
4. 21
  Proper hot holding temperatures
  Observed improper hot holding temperatures of tcs foods in the steam table. Observed chicken at 94.3-128.5f, italian sausage and peppers at 114.8f, cooked potatoes at 95.9f, meatballs at 132.4f, and macaroni and cheese at 122.3f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 20# of food worth $100. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.
5. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed approximately 20 live small flies on the walls, equipment and stock in the rear food prep area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Clean the trays below the wire conveyor racks in the pizza oven.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Clean the floor in the food prep areas especially under equipment and behind the grease trap.
ConditionalAug 31, 2018LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  2-201.11 0bserved no employee health policy on premisis.instructed management to create an employee health policy priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a) no citation issued
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  2-501.11 observed no cleaning schedule on site.instructed management to create a cleaning schedule. Priority foundation violation 7-38-oo5 no citation issued.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-201.11 observed floors in utility closet needs cleaning.instructed management to clean floors.
4. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Pa 100-0367 observed no allergen training certification on premisis.instructed management to get a allergen training certification. Core
No verdictAug 30, 2018LicenseRisk 1 (High)
No verdictApr 4, 2018LicenseRisk 1 (High)

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

5513×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
568×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
497×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
475×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
104×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
23×
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
383×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
513×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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 2583325 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.