Dimo's Pizza Lincoln Square Llc — Dimo's Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
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Score
Dimo's Pizza Lincoln Square Llc — Dimo's Cafe appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Dimo's Pizza Lincoln Square Llc — Dimo's Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS UNDERNEATH PIZZA OVEN AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN GUARDS IN BOTH CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 19, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS UNDERNEATH PIZZA OVEN AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN GUARDS IN BOTH CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 30, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER FOR SHREDDED CHEESE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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May 22, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF ASSORTED MEAT, CHEESE AND VEGETABLE PIZZAS LOCATED ON A HOLDING RACK IN THE PREP AREA. TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS USED AS A MEANS OF CONTROL NOT MAINTAINED. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG, DATE FOR THE FOLLOWING: MEAT PIZZA AT 71.7F, CHEESE PIZZA AT 69.4F, VEGETABLE PIZZA AT 70.3F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED REQUIREMENTS FOR USING TIME/TEMPERATURE AS A MEANS OF CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food received at proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED AND COOLED PORK AND TOFU CHORIZO BEING DELIVERED INSIDE A PLASTIC TUB, NOT UNDER REFRIGERATION, NO ICE, NO COOLERS WITH OTHER ASSORTED CUT VEGETABLES FROM THE OTHER BUSINESS COMMISSARY LOCATION AT 1615 N DAMEN IN CHICAGO AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PORK NOTED AT 44.2F, CHORIZO AT 46F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER METHODS OF REFRIGERATED FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE NOTED NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. DISHES NOTED INSIDE THE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSES SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT ON THE PREMISES OR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. LAST PEST SERVICE REPORT DATED 9-18-24. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE A CURRENT SERVICE REPORT WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MEASURE SANITIZATION LEVELS AT THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR DOOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE NOTED DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/SECURE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST NOT BE STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED BAGGED FLOUR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER FOR SHREDDED CHEESE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
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Jul 12, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER:OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 47.8F,COOKED PORK AT 48.0F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 8#'S OF FOOD WORTH $60.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT,(TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR HOTTER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FRONT BAR AREAS AND IN THE REAR PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE 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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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVERHEAD SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.(FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED UNDER LEAKING WATER LINES,MECHANICAL ROOMS,TOILET ROOMS,LOCKER ROOMS,OPEN STAIRWELLS,GARBAGE ROOMS).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS.
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Mar 23, 2023
License
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dimo's Pizza Lincoln Square Llc — Dimo's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dimo's Pizza Lincoln Square Llc — Dimo's Cafe on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dimo's Pizza Lincoln Square Llc — Dimo's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dimo's Pizza Lincoln Square Llc — Dimo's Cafe.
Has Dimo's Pizza Lincoln Square Llc — Dimo's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dimo's Pizza Lincoln Square Llc — Dimo's Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dimo's Pizza Lincoln Square Llc — Dimo's Cafe 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 Dimo's Pizza Lincoln Square Llc — Dimo's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dimo's Pizza Lincoln Square Llc — Dimo's Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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