Domino's Pizza

5008 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630
Pizza
Last inspected: Nov 28, 2023
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Domino's Pizza 17 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 28, 2023. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Domino's Pizza dates to Nov 28, 2023.

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

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 28, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR STAND UP SODA COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Jul 7, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES SHOWED MANAGER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES ON UPPER WALL AND ON CEILING TILE ABOVE THE HAND SINK AT REAR DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALL AND REPLACE CEILING TILE SHOWED MANAGER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVER IN WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 22, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT TO REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Jul 27, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A),NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP POLICY FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN-UP MATERIALS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDSWASHING SIGN POSTED AT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND SHELVINGS IN SAME COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED UP DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE WITH EXPIRED DATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED.
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Jul 19, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A),NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP POLICY FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN-UP MATERIALS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED BROKEN LID FOR THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH APPROX. 4 INCH GAP AT CORNER.MUST NOTIFY DISPOSAL CO FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDSWASHING SIGN POSTED AT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND SHELVINGS IN SAME COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED UP DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE WITH EXPIRED DATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT REQUIRED;DUE TO FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS A RISK 2.
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Jun 8, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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May 25, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE BOTTOM OF 4 DOOR PREP COOLER (BOTTOM AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.9F AND TOP AIR TEMPERATURE OF 19.6F) IN PREP/COOKING AREA. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF PASTA AT 50.5F AND ALFREDO SAUCE AT 49.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 4 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $30.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH OFFICE TABLE INSIDE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER AROUND REAR HOT WATER TANK AND INSIDE OFFICE.
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Sep 30, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- CHICKEN AT 51.4 F AND BEEF AT 52.3 F. SAID ITEMS WERE HELD INSIDE 4-DOOR REACH PIZZA COOLER WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.1 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 4, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK,INSTRUCTED T CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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May 26, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED .BLACK GARBAGE BAGS OVERFLOWING FROM CONTAINER UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS.OBSERVED BIRDS GOING IN AND OUT THE GARBAGE CONTAINER. GROUND HAS EXCESS DEBRIS,CARDBOARDS,RAT DROPPINGS, ETC.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LID CLOSED AT ALL TIMES AND GROUND CLEAN, TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.A LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY IS CERTIFIED DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLATTED WHITE PAINT ON CONTAINERS AND ON TOP THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK,INSTRUCTED T CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 14, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 30, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 28, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL, HOWEVER FOUND RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL OTHER SINKS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER ABOVE 110 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER, 85 F OR ABOVE, AT WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL BY 01/30/14. ESTABLISHMENT IS PUT UNDER 48 HOUR NOTICE BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Jan 10, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAUCET HANDLE WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP AT EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE PREP COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR AREA.
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Apr 27, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks, storage shelving/racks, prep table(crevices) not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, 3 compartment sink, and in office storage areas need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Damaged/Broken light shield ion rear kitchen area shall be replaced, light shield need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exdhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, coolers, prep areas, and bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Sep 23, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN. CAULKING WORN OUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BY THE EXIT DOOR AND WATER HEATER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND PEELING PAINT ON THE SAME WALLS MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 16, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE PIZZA, CHICKEN TENDERS, CHICKEN ALFREDO, SUPREME EXTRAVAGANZA PIZZA, ETC. ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE CALLED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER AND SHE ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER 35 MINUTES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMMARY REPORT AND MUST BE VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. CAULKING WORN OUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AROUND THE WATER HEATER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BY THE EXIT DOOR AND WATER HEATER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. NEED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR THE LIGHT IN THE WASHROOM. MISSING CEILING COVER. CEILING VENT COVER WITH MINIMAL DUST BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Domino's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Domino's Pizza on file is from Nov 28, 2023. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Domino's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five 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 three violations per visit, down from roughly six 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.