What is Don Pez's health inspection score?

Don Pez has a SafeDine safety score of 45 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Don Pez last inspected?

Don Pez was last inspected on May 6, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Don Pez have?

Don Pez has 54 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Don Pez safe to eat at?

Don Pez has a safety score of 45/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Don Pez serve?

Don Pez serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Don Pez

Name: Don Pez
Address: 844 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 45

844 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/6/2026

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American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #586 of 764 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

7 inspections

Last: May 6, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.7

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-41

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-31 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-30 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 59/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (45/100) 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.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

May

May 2023

2 inspections

5 high priority

3 intermediate

15 basic

Jul 2024

2 inspections

5 high priority

7 basic

Jul

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

May 2026

1 inspections

11 intermediate

May

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

11 Med

11 total

45/100inspection score

−55 pts

Intermediate (11)

−55 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5

Base deductions−55 pts

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT CONNECTED. NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT SINK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FULL FUNCTION HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ONTOP OF ICE BIN AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD COVER.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High5 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

30/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS FISH TACOS BURRITOS, BEEF TACOS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINGS AND MAINTAIN.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION 7-38-030.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD COVER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION VENT IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2576332 ON 05/24/23. VIOLATION #45 ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS INCLUDING FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. #57 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-903.11(A;C)- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS INCLUDING FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
: 4-602.13-- ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-201.11-- NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED TO SEAL WALL INSIDE THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SEAL.----RAW WOODEN WALLS NOTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS UNDER FRONT PREP OVEN AND DEEP FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−8 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High3 Med11 Basic

19 total2 risk factors

3/100inspection score

−87 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. REVIEWED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM, AT THE FRONT BAR HAND WASHING SINK, OR AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. OWNER PROVIDE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND BE MADE AVAILABLE, ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED A FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE FRONT BAR HAND WASHING SINK. REVIEWED THAT HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. OWNER REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE FRONT BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS NOT LABELED. NO PREPARATION OR EXPIRATION DATES. INSTRUCTED MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS RAW CEVICHE AND EGGS COOKED TO ORDER. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS AND PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT ON THE PREMISES OR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. LAST PEST SERVICE REPORT ON PREMISES DATED 12-14-22. MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5-4-22 REPORT #2555277 NOT CORRECTED #53- COVER IS NEEDED AT THE WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NOTED CLEAN UTENSILS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE IN A PROTECTED AREA.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AT THE ICE MACHINE.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CUPS AS FOOD LADLES ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST USE HANDLED UTENSILS STORED INVERTED FROM FOODS.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
NOTED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED HANGING OVER THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINENS.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS INCLUDING FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR SHELVING AT THE FOOD PASS THROUGH WINDOW ON THE COOKS LINE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK QUATERNARY SANITIZER LEVELS ON SITE BEING USED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND BEING USED DURING THIS INSPECTION FOR SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR WIPING CLOTHS. MUST PROVIDE 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED PLASTIC SPICE CONTAINER ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED TO SEAL WALL INSIDE THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SEAL.----RAW WOODEN WALLS NOTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----NOTED AN EXTREMELY DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS UNDER FRONT PREP OVEN AND DEEP FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−87 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE LID OF WHITE CHEST FREEZER AT REAR AREA BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR/REPLACE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
REMOVE ENCRUSTED FROZEN FRUIT FROM THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS

Base deductions−6 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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