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Wow Pizzeria

2557 N Halsted St, Chicago 60614 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Feb 18, 2026

3

Inspections on record

0

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 18, 2026

  1. #15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY TWO DOZEN RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS BEING STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE FRESH VEGETABLES AND PREPARED FOODS. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND SAFETY. COOK REMOVED ALL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  2. #16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A COOK WASHING A BOWL TO BE USED FOR FOOD BEING PREPARED,WITH A SOILED TOWEL INSIDE THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. REVIEWED THE PROPER METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
  3. #21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS ASSORTED TCS PIZZAS SUCH AS CHEESE, PEPPERONI AND SAUSAGE IN A DISPLAY CASE FOR SALE HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 81.1F, 82.9F AND 82.2F. WITH NO TEMPERATURE LOGS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED REQUIRED HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF USING TIME AS A MEANS OF CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  4. #45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
  5. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
  6. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED PEELING RED DUCT TAPE ON THE GLASS DOORS OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND PEELING PLASTIC ON THE DOORS OF THE METAL TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL.
  7. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED THE RAW WOODEN CYLINDER PLATTERS THE PIZZAS ARE HELD ON ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING DAMAGED WOOD.----BROKEN LID REPAIRED WITH TAPE ON THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS A FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
  8. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR STAND MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  9. #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE HALLWAY WASHROOM.
  10. #57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
  11. #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Feb 18, 2026ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 3, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 11, 2024LicensePass w/ ConditionsRisk 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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Wow Pizzeria — questions

Did Wow Pizzeria pass its last health inspection?
Wow Pizzeria at 2557 N Halsted St was inspected on Feb 18, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions".
What violations were cited at Wow Pizzeria?
The most recent inspection cited 11 violations, beginning with: FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY TWO DOZEN RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS BEING STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE FRESH VEGETABLES AND PREPARED FOODS. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE A
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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