What is Dino's Pizza's health inspection score?

Dino's Pizza has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dino's Pizza last inspected?

Dino's Pizza was last inspected on March 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dino's Pizza have?

Dino's Pizza has 36 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dino's Pizza safe to eat at?

Dino's Pizza has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Dino's Pizza

Name: Dino's Pizza
Address: 7004-7006 W HIGGINS AVE, Chicago, 60656
Rating: 77

7004-7006 W HIGGINS AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #1000 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Mar 24, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 71/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (77/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

7004-7006 W HIGGINS AVE, Chicago, IL 60656

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Jan 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

11 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

8 basic

Jul

Mar 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD CONTAINERS BOXES AND LARGE POTS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLER BY THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jul 24

Complaint InspectionPass

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NOTED A BAG WITH BREAS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE TABLE AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jan 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination NOTED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE OPPOSIT THE COOKING STOVE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med9 Basic

11 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED HAND WASH SINK NEXT TO THE PREP TALBE AND BY THE COOKING STOVE INACCESIBLE WITH A WATER JAR AND SERVING TONGS INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR. ALSO NOTED LARGE POTS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO LIDS.(USING PIZZA ROUNDS BOXES FOR MAKING PIZZA AS COVER). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIDS FOR POTS.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NOTED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE OPPOSIT THE COOKING STOVE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER BY THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
NOTED WASTEWATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD PARTICLES INTO ONE OF THE COMPARTMENT SINKS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANT AND VENTS WHERE EVER NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Base deductions−33 pts

Jul 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11--OBSERVED PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ON SECTION OF CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REMOVE PEELING PAINT DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN CEILING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med6 Basic

9 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE DRIED UP DEBRIS BUILD-UP AND TO MANTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ON SECTION OF CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REMOVE PEELING PAINT DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN CEILING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS.

Base deductions−37 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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