Domino's Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2025
95
Score
Domino's Pizza appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2011. On Jan 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Domino's Pizza's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES MUST BE UPDATED.
57
95
Sep 13, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
55
90
Aug 20, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO WORKING LIGHTS PROVIDED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALL FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
57
90
Nov 2, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 10, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED FACIAL HAIR,BEARD ON ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE WHILE PREPARING PIZZA,NOT WEARING ANY HAIR RESTRAINT OR BEARD NET. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD NET TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
41
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM MUST HAVE A LID/COVER.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP AROUND PIPE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLEGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
58
58
Feb 2, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED A HALF DOZEN RAW EGGS ON METAL RACK SHELVING BEING STORED ABOVE REAR FOOD PREP TABLE. EGGS ARE NOT ON THE DOMINO'S MENU OR A FOOD PROVIDED FROM THE DOMINO'S COMMISSARY WHERE ALL OTHER MENU ITEMS ARE OBTAINED. MANAGEMENT STATES THE EGGS BELONGED TO AN EMPLOYEE FOR PERSONAL CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED THAT NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SHOULD BE IMPROPERLY STORED IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ANY TIME. EGGS REMOVED AND DISCARDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
16
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN PIZZA PANS AND TRAYS MUST NOT BE STORED ON SHELVING NEXT TO CLEANING CHEMICALS.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED COMPUTER KEYBOARD THAT PIZZA MAKERS USE TO INDICATE AN ORDERED PIZZA HAS BEEN PREPARED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER METAL RACK SHELVING IN FRONT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREPARERS/HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.
42
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
45
70
Mar 17, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LIGHT AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
36
95
May 31, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Employee's not wearing beard guards, mgmt was advised to provide beard guards to employee's.
42
86
Apr 29, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION AT 235PM THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES OR POSTED. THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES AND POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED OR COOKED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
21
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST USE A SCOOPER WITH A LONG HANDLE FOR THE PASTA CONTAINER IN THE 3DR REFRIGERATOR. FOUND A PLASTIC CUP IN THE PASTA CONTAINER BEING USED AS A SCOOPER.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE COCA-COLA 1DR REACH IN COOLER. ALSO MUST CLEAN BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 3DR REFRIGERATOR. FOUND SA PUDDLE OF WATER INSIDE ABOVE STATED REFRIGERATOR.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK.
38
82
Aug 26, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area shall be repaired/replaced.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in prep area not clean, need cleaning.
36
82
May 25, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED FAN GUARD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN THE FILTER BY THE HOOD ,WITH GREASE BUILD UP. WALLS BEHIND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM WITH PEELING PAINT, MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
35
90
Mar 17, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER THE WIRE SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HODD WITH GREASE DRIPPING ON ONE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DEBRIS BETWEEN THE FENCE OUTSIDE AND THE BACK OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
41
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Domino's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Domino's Pizza on file is from Jan 15, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Domino's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Domino's Pizza.
Has Domino's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Domino's Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Domino's 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 Domino's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Domino's Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants