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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Domino's Pizza

2231 N Lincoln Ave

Last inspected Oct 23, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

6 inspections

Complaint Re-Inspection

Oct 23, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 23, 2024 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Oct 16, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS, CHEESE, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED SAUSAGE, LEAFY GREENS, TURKEY, HAM, AND SLICED CHEESES WITHOUT HOLDER OF AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. CITY OF CHICAGO ISSUED SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER 1PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

NOTED 1 DEAD RODENT BETWEEN WALL AND METAL WALL PLATE IN UTILITY CLOSET, 2 DEAD RODENTS IN BOILER ROOM AND 1 DEAD RAT IN THE CORNER OF GENERAL CLEANING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 16, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 7, 2024

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 7, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Jul 17, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 17, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Jul 12, 2024

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11/ NOTED HOLES IN FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING OF REAR BOILER ROOM, EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK.AND GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR TO SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED 7/5/2024: (38) "GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE" (49) "ACCUMULATION OF GRIMES AND RUST AT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAITAIN." (51) "NOT ENOUGH WATER FLOW (MINIMUM FLOW) AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA, REPAIR ISSUE." INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 12, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Jul 5, 2024

Fail

10 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

NOTED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector’s notes

NOTED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 13Contamination

Official wording

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED DEAD GNAT ON SLICED CHEESE IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER AT PREP-STATION. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-40-050(A) CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS (44.9-48.1 F) STORED IN FRONT PIZZA STATION COOLING UNIT LIKE CHEESE, SAUSAGE, CHICKEN, PEPPERONI, LEAFY GREEN, AND GREEN PEPPERS AT APPROXIMATELY 14 LBS VALUED $34 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

NOTED FRONT PIZZA STATION COOLING UNIT WITH AMBIENT AIR 59.9 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. SERVICE TECH CAME TO SERVICE EQUIPMENT DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN FRONT SOUTHWEST CORNER UNDERNEATH PIZZA STATION. APPROXIMATELY 10 ALONG THE WALLS IN DISH ROOM UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, APPROXIMATELY 20 IN WEST CORNER OF ROOM WITH MOP SINK AND APPROXIMATELY 5 NEAR FLOOR HOLE IN BOILER ROOM. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS ON GROUND OUTSIDE OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED HOLES IN FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING OF REAR BOILER ROOM, EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK.AND GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR TO SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 38 - "GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. REPAIR ISSUE" 49 - "ACCUMULATION OF GRIMES AND RUST AT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN.", 51 - "NOT ENOUGH WATER FLOW (MINIMUM FLOW) AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA, ALSO WATER TAKES TOO LONG TO WARM UP. REPAIR ISSUE." AND 57 - "FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE" FROM INSPECTION #2562477, CONDUCTED ON 8/19/22. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 5, 2024 · Original Source

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