Di Vita's Restaurant & Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
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Score
Di Vita's Restaurant & Pizza appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited eight times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE STATION AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE SCOOPS AND PROPERLY STORED THEM IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE DEEPFRYERS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAININD SLOW IN FRONT FOOD SERVING STATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE UNISEX EMPPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL S SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHINDC REAR DISHWASHING AREA/ MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 29, 2024
License
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Jan 6, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE STORAGE RACK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OLD STOVE, EXPRESSO MACHINE, PIZZA SLICE WARMER, ICE MACHINE ETC UNUSED IN BASEMENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON CEILING NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MENTIONED OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 29, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 48, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE , CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 16, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS THAT ARE SOLD RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS STEAKS WITH NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER DISCLOSURE AND FOOT NOTES ON ALL VERSIONS OF MENUS FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 25, 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG THE BACK WALL OF BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES, AND MAINTAIN A FACILTITY FREE OF PEST CONTROL ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 38 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE REAR HADWASHING SINK AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO DISPLAY HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH OF THE WOMEN TOILETROOMS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH WOMEN TOILET ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OLD STOVE, EXPRESSO MACHINE, PIZZA SLICE WARMER, ICE MACHINE ETC UNUSED IN BASEMENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
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Oct 16, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE WOODEN 2 X 4'S AS LEG EXTENSIONS FOR THE METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.----PLASTIC SHELVING OF INSIDE DOOR OF THE TALL-REACH-IN FREEZER REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH MISSING/DAMAGED TILES WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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May 1, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS LABELED WITHOUT SELL BY DATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR LITTERED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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May 25, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND THE REACH-IN FREEZER ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE FROST DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOP IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WHEN NO FOOD IS BEING PREPARED UNDERNEATH FIXTURES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SURFACE BELOW ONCE THE FIXTURES ARE CLEANED.
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May 18, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE UNUSED 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP AREA COOKLINE. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (BEHIND FRONT COUNTER) FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Apr 27, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE SIDE FILTER ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT PIPE IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND THE ICE BOX FREEZER.
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Dec 14, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR ICE MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT BULBS WITH NO END CAP COVERS ABOVE PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR SAID LIGHT COVERS.
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Aug 8, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND RESEAL CHIPPING RAW WOOD SURFACES AT COUNTER AREA BY EXPOSED HAND SINK,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE FAUCETS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA AND IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM BY KITCHEN, MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER COMING FROM THE SAME FAUCET,
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Oct 18, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SIDE OF THE OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL CANNED FOODS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM THE WALLS ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 17, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO PREP COOLER DOORS IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; FRYERS, CAN OPENER, MICROWAVE OVEN, FREEZERS, SHELVES INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND CABINETS AT BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS AND BASEMENT, UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET FOR 3PART SINK AT BAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR DRIED STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Dec 6, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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 REPAINT STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE DRIED FOOD STORAGE CLOSET.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; SLICER, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, PIZZA PREP REACH IN COOLER, FRONT SERVING AREA REACH IN COOLER AND CABINETS, BOX FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.
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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 CLEAN FLOORS IN CLOSETS AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT, UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR/SEAL WALLS INSIDE LIQUOR SMALL CLOSET AND CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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May 5, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO PAPER TOWELS AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE BUSINESS WAS OPEN/OPERATING/PREPARING FOOD. 7-38-030.
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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. LIDS OF BOTH BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN FOOD PREP OR INSIDE TALL, BLUE REACH-IN COOLER. CHIPPING WOOD AND PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVING AND WOOD SPLASH GUARD AT PIZZA DOUGH ROLLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WITH SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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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. INTERIOR UNUSED KITCHEN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. ALL ITEMS STORED IN HALLWAY STAIRWELL (FRONT) TO BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. CHIPPING PLASTER ON WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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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. HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES DO NOT SHUT OFF IN MENS WASHROOM AND COLD HANDLE DOES NOT SHUT OFF AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED UPON ARRIVAL TO ESTABLISHMENT MAN STANDING IN OPEN DOORWAY OF REAR ENTRANC/EXIT OF RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SMOKING A CIGARETTE. HEARING NOTICE ISSUED 7-32-015.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: No conspicuously posted "No Smoking" signs at front entrance or rear employee/kitchen entrance as required by 7-32-020b. Hearing notice issued. Must post and maintain said signs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Di Vita's Restaurant & Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Di Vita's Restaurant & Pizza on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Di Vita's Restaurant & Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Di Vita's Restaurant & Pizza.
Has Di Vita's Restaurant & Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Di Vita's Restaurant & Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Di Vita's Restaurant & Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Di Vita's Restaurant & Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Di Vita's Restaurant & Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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