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Dreams Pizza

17 W 35th St

Last inspected Oct 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was Dreams Pizza last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 7, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 4 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 7, 2026.
Has Dreams Pizza ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 1, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

License Re-Inspection

Oct 7, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector’s Notes

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILTY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

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

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector’s Notes

TOILET ROOM DOOR IN PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR.

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 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source

License

Oct 1, 2026

Fail

7 recorded violations

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector’s Notes

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILTY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

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

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 33Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND ONE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT 67.8F. INSTRUCTED THAT UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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

FOUND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. MOUSE DROPPINGS FOUND ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM, AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HOT WATER TANK AND INSIDE OF THE FRYER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

CLEAN INTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER.

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector’s Notes

TOILET ROOM DOOR IN PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR.

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 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 1, 2026 · Original Source

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