What is Durango Pizzeria's health inspection score?

Durango Pizzeria has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Durango Pizzeria last inspected?

Durango Pizzeria was last inspected on December 2, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Durango Pizzeria have?

Durango Pizzeria has 11 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Durango Pizzeria safe to eat at?

Yes, Durango Pizzeria has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Durango Pizzeria

Name: Durango Pizzeria
Address: 2718 N LARAMIE AVE, Chicago, 60639
Rating: 93

2718 N LARAMIE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/2/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #250 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Dec 2, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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

2718 N LARAMIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60639

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jul

Dec 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Non-Inspection3 Canvass

Dec 25

Non-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED PIZZA PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF PORK AT 54.2F, 5LBS OF CHEESE AT 50.8F. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−25 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER AND BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, AND CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−6 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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