Dante's Pizza,Inc.

3028 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Pizza
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Dante's Pizza,Inc. 24 times, with records going back to 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 13, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 15 times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Dante's Pizza,Inc. on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ENTREENCE OF DINING ROOM AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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90
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO HOT WATER TEMP AT 68.3F. NOTED BATHROOM HANDSINK WATER AT 28.9F WITH LITTLE PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: PIZZA IS OUT OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL AT 70�F. THE METHOD OF TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL DOES NOT HAVE AN EFFECTIVE WRITTEN METHOD TO RECORD THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL TO THE DISCARD TIME. DISCUSSED THE HACCP CONCEPTS AND REQUIREMENT FOR WRITTEN PROCEDURES WITH THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ENTREENCE OF DINING ROOM AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Aug 29, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR THE FLOORING IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE WASHROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 24, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2580264 ON 8/17/23 NOT CORRECTED: 60 - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2563995 ON 9/20/22 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING THE DEEP FRYER, STOVE, GRILL, PIZZA OVENS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL PREP COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. 55 - CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER ESPECIALLY AROUND THE WALLS AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR THE FLOORING IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE WASHROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 17, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE HVAC AND UTILITY CLOSETS NEXT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA, AROUND THE STAIRWAY TO THE BASEMENT AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES, ON THE SHELVES AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES OF THE BASEMENT/CRAWLSPACE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2563995 ON 9/20/22 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING THE DEEP FRYER, STOVE, GRILL, PIZZA OVENS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL PREP COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. 53 - THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. MUST ADJUST THE DEVICE OR REPLACE. 55 - CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER ESPECIALLY AROUND THE WALLS AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR THE FLOORING IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE WASHROOM.
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70
Sep 20, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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 PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING THE DEEP FRYER, STOVE, GRILL, PIZZA OVENS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL PREP COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. MUST ADJUST THE DEVICE OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 13, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER- CHICKEN AT 52.0 F, TOFU AT 50.0 F AND GARLIC MAYONNAISE AT 50.0 F, HOWEVER FOUND SAID REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F. AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS- SAUSAGE, PEPPERONI, ETC.- ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PIZZA REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Jun 30, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2020
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODES; WE CONTINUED TO OBSERVE RODENT ACTIVITY (MICE DROPPINGS) IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER AND AROUND THE COPIER STORED ON SHELF BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 5 MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE MOP SINK AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND THE HAND SINK AND BEHIND THE TOILET IN WASH ROOM AND APPROXIMATELY 5 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND THE CHEST FREEZER LEADING TO THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ALSO, APPROXIMATELY 3 MICE DROPPINGS IN DINING AREA AND INSIDE GARBAGE CABINET.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AFFECTED AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. MUST USE PROPER STORAGE RACKS SO THAT THE FLOORS CAN BE CLEANED UNDERNEATH.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING THE DEEP FRYER, STOVE, GRILL, PIZZA OVENS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, THE GREASE TRAP, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN THE CABINETS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND GARBAGE CABINET NEAR THE FRONT DOOR, IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE STAIRCASE. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE SOOT AND DEBRIS HANGING FROM THE CEILING TILES, THE CEILING TILE TRACK AND SOILED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISH RACK STATION NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND HANGING DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION EXHAUST FAN, AND ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jun 23, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A RODENT INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 300 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM AND GARBAGE CABINET, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES, OFFICE AREA, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP, IN THE UTILITY CLOSETS, ON THE FLOOR AND STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 3/4" GAP ALONG THE TOP OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROPERLY SEAL THE SCREEN DOOR SO THAT FLYING INSECTS CANNOT ENTER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. MUST USE PROPER STORAGE RACKS SO THAT THE FLOORS CAN BE CLEANED UNDERNEATH.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DARK STAINING ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE CUTTING BOARD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING THE DEEP FRYER, STOVE, GRILL, PIZZA OVENS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, THE GREASE TRAP, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN THE CABINETS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND GARBAGE CABINET NEAR THE FRONT DOOR, IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE STAIRCASE. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE SOOT AND DEBRIS HANGING FROM THE CEILING TILES, THE CEILING TILE TRACK AND SOILED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISH RACK STATION NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND HANGING DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION EXHAUST FAN, AND ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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61
Oct 31, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UNISEX RESTROOM TRASH CONTAINER WITHOUT A LID, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID.
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90
Oct 24, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 100 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE FRONT STORAGE AREA, HEATER, AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM, BACK STORAGE, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE AREAS, HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION#58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM REPORT 2200942, DATE 8/14/2018. CORRECT BY DATE NOV.14,2018. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UNISEX RESTROOM TRASH CONTAINER WITHOUT A LID, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN FRONT STORAGE, REAR STORAGE, HEATER/HOT WATER ROOM, AND IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE CEILING ABOVE THE PIZZA OVENS, AND CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Aug 14, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A): FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-202.14: FOUND THE TOILET ROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST TAKE ANSI-APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Jun 15, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, and 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area not clean, had excess debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in front counter area not clean, had excess debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles that were damaged/stained in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired. Walls that had peeling paint by prep table in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/repaired. Walls in kitchen prep area that had peeling paint, gaps shall be repaired/sealed.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed employee's not wearing beard guards in kitchen area, mgmt. was advised to provide beard guards to employee's.
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Sep 2, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, WATER HEATER ROOM, BEHIND THE FRONT PREP COUNTER AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE REAR BY THE STAIR WAYS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE BATH ROOM AND FRONT HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 10, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH WORN-OUT CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN REAR AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SHELVES, INTERIOR CABINET WITH DUST AND LITTER UNDER COFFEE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, FLOORS INSIDE BOILER AND AIR CONDITIONING ROOMS IN REAR AREA AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR AND IN FRONT AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.---------MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER VISIBLE IN SIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT AND TO SECOND FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE USABLE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 1, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER AND SAME FOR FLOORS ROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS. NOTED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENT COVER TO REMOVE DUST IN THE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST BRING UP TO PLUMBING CODE.
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May 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be provided.
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Sep 30, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE REAR PORCH DRY STORAGE AREA HAS A DARK COLORED AND DIRTY FLOOR, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE FLOOR IN A LIGHT COLOR. THE FLOOR RUNNING OUT OF THE REAR DOOR IS DARK AND GREASY, CLEAN THE FLOOR RUNNING OUT OF THE REAR DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN WALLS AND CEILINGS ARE BROWN AND GREASY, CLEAN, RESEAL OR REPLACE THE CEILINGS SO THEY ARE CLEAN, LIGHT IN COLOR AND SANITARY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN IS DARK, ADD/INCREASE LIGHTING SO YOU CAN SEE WHAT YOU ARE PREPARING AND CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN VENITLATION HOOD AND PIPE RUNNING FROM THE PIZZA OVEN ARE GREASY; CLEAN, AND MAITAIAN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM TO CITY CODES.
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Aug 27, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY STILL NOTED ABOUT 30 DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, MANAGER VACUUMED UP DROPPINGS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, SEE INSPECTION REPORT #1234675, DATED 8/16/2012 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY STILL NOTED ABOUT 30 DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, MANAGER VACUUMED UP DROPPINGS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, SEE INSPECTION REPORT #1234675, DATED 8/16/2012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1234675
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1234675
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1234675
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Aug 16, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS FIRST FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET BY REAR KITCHEN AREA, ALSO NOTED ABOUT 30 DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA, ALONG WITH RODENT BARROWS, MUST RODENT PROOF ALL DOOR APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENINGS, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TOP AND SIDES OF EQUIPMENT, MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PIZZA WARMER, AND INTERIOR SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS/CEILING REAR KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, MUST REMOVE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE AND CLEAN WALL AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: SELF CLOSING DEVICE NEEDED AT BATHROOM DOOR
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND REPAIR SLOW DRAINING SINK IN SAME AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OUT DIRT BASEMENT, REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DEBRI
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Jun 8, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 20, 2011
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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 EVIDENCE OF RODENTS THROUGH RAT DROPPINGS OVER 50 IN CLUTTERED UNUSED BASEMENT AREAS,NOTED RAT BURROWS UNDER STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT,MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES WERE NOTED,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED,ENSURE NO MODE OF ENTRY.PREMISES NOT OPEN/OPERATING DURING THIS INSPECTION.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK AREA,REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS AT FOOD PREP COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH ALSO SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE/REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR COVING THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULBS AT REAR OVER CHEST FREEZERS MUST BE SHIELDED,PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.PIZZA OVEN MUST BE VENTED TO THE ROOF AS REQUIRED,REPAIR NOTICEABLE WATER LEAK AT PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK KITCHEN ALSO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ARE NEEDED FOR MOP SINK,EXPRESSO COFFEE STATION CONNECT DRAIN LINE SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN,SLOW DRAINAGE AT HANDSINK IN TOILET ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.CLEAN,ORGANIZE OUTSIDE REAR AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dante's Pizza,Inc. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dante's Pizza,Inc. on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dante's Pizza,Inc.?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Dante's Pizza,Inc..

Has Dante's Pizza,Inc.'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dante's Pizza,Inc. have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dante's Pizza,Inc. means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Dante's Pizza,Inc. inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dante's Pizza,Inc. is inspected around two times per year on average.