What is Dennis Pizza Inc.'s health inspection score?

Dennis Pizza Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dennis Pizza Inc. last inspected?

Dennis Pizza Inc. was last inspected on December 26, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dennis Pizza Inc. have?

Dennis Pizza Inc. has 9 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dennis Pizza Inc. safe to eat at?

Dennis Pizza Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Dennis Pizza Inc. serve?

Dennis Pizza Inc. serves Pizza cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Dennis Pizza Inc.

Name: Dennis Pizza Inc.
Address: 3257 W 26TH ST, Chicago, 60623
Rating: 79

3257 W 26TH ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/26/2024

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0Good

Pizza•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 94% of pizza restaurants

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Dec 26, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

16 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

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

3257 W 26TH ST, Chicago, IL 60623

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

5 basic

Dec

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 Complaint

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE GROOVES OF THE ROLLING STANDS THAT THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE SITTING ON. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED TILE MISSING FROM BOTTOM OF WALL NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON OUTSIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHING ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND COVER TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 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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