Dominos Pizza

8357 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

Pizza

Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Dominos Pizza has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

“All food employees have food handler training” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Dominos Pizza's 78 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 18, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND/OR EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE PANS STORED UNDER PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NEAR FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PANS TO PROTECT FROM SPLASH CONTAMINATION.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AND ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 19, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO CFM CERTIFICATE NOR PERSON ON SITE WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. PIZZA, CHICKEN, PASTA, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATE AND THAT PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: THE PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED OCTOBER 13, 2023 NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN INSPECTION SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(b) CITATION ISSUED

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: PIC ON DUTY WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CFM CERTIFICATE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: THE DETERGENT AND SANITIZER DISPENSER HOSE ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS TOO LONG. INSTRUCTED TO CUT IT SO THAT IT STOPS BEFORE THE FILL LINE ON THE COMPARTMENTS. MAINTAIN SAME.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

Oct 31, 2023

License

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ALONG WITH THE SUPPLIES ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN THE TOILET ROOM AND HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS OF THE FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE NO LIDED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT OF THE EXPEDITOR (EXPO) TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dominos Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dominos Pizza on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dominos Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dominos Pizza.

Has Dominos Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dominos Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dominos 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 Dominos Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dominos Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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