Denucci's

503 W Dickens Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Pizza
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Denucci's, the earliest from 2023. Denucci's was last inspected on Sep 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Denucci's is doing better than most peers. 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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Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 8, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR DAMAGED WEATHER STRIPS WITH OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST PEST PROOF DOOR ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND INTO CEILING ABOVE ELETRICAL BOX IN THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 2023
License
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. BETWEEN THE SINK AND PREP/COOK SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTANT FROM ALL NEW METAL SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Denucci's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Denucci's on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Denucci's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Denucci's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Denucci's 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 Denucci's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Denucci's is inspected roughly once per year on average.