Dennis Pizza

3257 W 26Th St, Chicago, IL 60623

Pizza

Last inspected: Dec 26, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Dennis Pizza, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 26, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up four times.

Dennis Pizza's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 26, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE GROOVES OF THE ROLLING STANDS THAT THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE SITTING ON. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 14, 2023

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TILE MISSING FROM BOTTOM OF WALL NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Dec 29, 2022

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON OUTSIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHING ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND COVER TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dennis Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dennis Pizza on file is from Dec 26, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dennis Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dennis Pizza.

Has Dennis Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dennis Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dennis Pizza 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 Dennis Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dennis Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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