Dinotto Pizzeria (Catering)
Last inspected: Jul 7, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at Dinotto Pizzeria (Catering), the earliest from 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 7, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about nine violations before that.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Dinotto Pizzeria (Catering) is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 7, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING/DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK AND AT THE U-JOINT PIPE OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS OF THE EMPLOYEES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Sep 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 31, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ; 8LBS OF SAUSAGE MEASURED AT 53.2F, 10LBS OF TOMATO SAUCE MEASURED AT 56.5F, 2LB OF COOKED POTATOES MEASURED AT 52.3F, 2LBS OF GRILLED ONIONS MEASURED AT 51.7F, 15LBS OF PASTA MEASURED AT 51.1, 30LBS OF VARIOUS CHEESE MEASURED BETWEEN 53.6-56.7F, 15LBS OF VARIOUS PORK ITEMS MEASURED BETWEEN 52-54.4F. APPROXIMATELY OVER 82LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $1000. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED ON SITE FOR BASEMENT PREP AND BAR HAND SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-30-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT PREP AND BAR. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION DATED ON 8/12/21, REPORT# 2523956 HAS STILL NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #47) 4-501.11: THE THE METAL COVER BELOW THE DOOR OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IS PEELING OFF EXPOSING INSULATION. MUST REPAIR. #55) 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HOLES IN THE CEILING OF THE REAR CHEMICAL/LINEN STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: A FOOD THERMOMETER IS NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE. FOOD THERMOMETERS SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE TO ENSURE PROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE AN ACCURATE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT MAIN KITCHEN HAND SINK AND WASHROOM HAND SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: EXTERNAL THERMOMETER PROVIDED OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE HAS AN OPEN GAP AT THE BOTTOM DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS AND INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINER USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE STORED INSIDE DRY SEASONING CONTAINER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE ON IT.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE-USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED INSIDE RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST PLACE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLUTTERED ITEMS FOUND IN BASEMENT HALLWAY LEADING TOWARDS OFFICE AREA AND IN CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED. FACILITY MUST DE-CLUTTER ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMILATED DIRT ON THE FLOOR IN THE CHEMICAL/MISCALLANEOUS STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. FACILITY MUST PLACE STORAGE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 12, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4/21/2020 REPORT 2369479 NOT CORRECTED; #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE THE METAL COVER BELOW THE DOOR OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IS PEELING OFF EXPOSING INSULATION. MUST REPAIR.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS LOCATED ON TOP OF BROKEN ASPHALT AND DIRT. OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACES FOR REFUSE MUST BE CONSTRUCTED OF A NONABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE OR ASPHALT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HOLES IN THE CEILING OF THE REAR CHEMICAL/LINEN STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 21, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT TIGHT FIITING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 17, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND ALSO HO HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION 53.6F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER AND MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER WITH THE MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. FACILITY HAS ANOTHER WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE USE FOR EMPLOYEES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT TIGHT FIITING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Mar 7, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 28, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MARINARA) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (52.3F) LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER DURING INSPECTION; 5 GAL OF MARINARA AT $6.99 INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED TCS FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE, FOUND NO CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND KIT FOR EMPLOYEES TO UTILIZE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE & CUSTOMER RESTROOM WITHOUT HOT WATER. TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 72 F - 75 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN . PRIORITY FOUNDATION . 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED NOODLES, DICED TOMATOES, RAW CHICKEN,MARINARA SAUCE) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE LOCATED IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BAR AREA WITH OUT HOT WATER. NOTED HOT WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR (NOT TURNING ON). THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT NOT LESS THAN 110F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED YELLOWISH BUILD UP ON INTERIOR TOP SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS .CLUTTER ENCOURAGES PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Jan 9, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR STEAKS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER. PROVIDED A PLACARD AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND OPERATOR POSTED IT IN THE DINING ROOM.
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Jan 19, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE FOODS INSIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSIDE THE FREEZER. FOUND FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL COUVING IN THE REAR BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ROOM UNDER THE SHELVING RACKS WHERE THE CHEMICALS ARE STORED AND THE WALL BEHIND THIS SHELVING RACK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FINISHED BASEMENT AREA WHICH WILL BE USED AS A PIZZA DOUGH PREP AREA. OBSERVED A PIZZA DOUGH MACHINE IN THE CORNER NOT IN USE DURING INSPECTION TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A PIZZA DOUGH PREP AREA MUST HAVE AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Oct 26, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON HOOD/FILTER ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN AT FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE MUST BE SEALED OR PAINTED. LONG BRUSH IS NEEDED TO PROPERLY CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF GLASS BOTTLES USED FOR CUSTOMER WATER SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREAS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN WHITE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 12, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A MISSING LID AT THE SERVICE COOLER BY THE COOKING STOVE ON THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN,REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE CEILING PANELS AT THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP (1ST FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 9, 2014
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD ABOVE THE PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP LINE COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE STOVE AROUND THE GAS LINE. GROUT THE FLOOR TRANSITION BETWEEN THE HARDWOOD FLOOR AND TILES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. SEAL THE OPENINGS AROUND THE DOOR CASING BETWEEN THE HALLWAY AND THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTALL CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM AND THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE GASKET FOR THE LEFT SIDE SINK STOPPER LEVER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dinotto Pizzeria (Catering) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dinotto Pizzeria (Catering) on file is from Jul 7, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dinotto Pizzeria (Catering)?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Dinotto Pizzeria (Catering).
Has Dinotto Pizzeria (Catering)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dinotto Pizzeria (Catering) have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dinotto Pizzeria (Catering) 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 Dinotto Pizzeria (Catering) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dinotto Pizzeria (Catering) is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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