What is Primo Pizza Inc's health inspection score?

Primo Pizza Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Primo Pizza Inc last inspected?

Primo Pizza Inc was last inspected on January 7, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Primo Pizza Inc have?

Primo Pizza Inc has 35 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Primo Pizza Inc safe to eat at?

Yes, Primo Pizza Inc has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Primo Pizza Inc

Name: Primo Pizza Inc
Address: 5600 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60660
Rating: 91

5600 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/7/2026

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0Excellent

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Ranked #33 of 237 in Edgewater

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Jan 7, 2026

high confidence

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Clean Rate

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+10 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

5600 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60660

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

9 basic

Sep

Dec 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

5 basic

Sep 2024

2 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Sep

Feb 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Jan

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44F, GYRO SAUCE AT 45F, AND CHEESES AT 45-47F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−5 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
ALL FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR "DR. PEPPER" COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPAINT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE FRONT PREP MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

66/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14--- WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

57/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
REAR KITCHEN SCREENED DOOR WITH AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. ALSO THE METAL SCREEN DOOR WITH LARGE OPENINGS ALLOWING ENTRY FOR FLIES. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT MESH TO PREVENT FLY ENTRY AND A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
MUST NOT DISPOSE OF MOP BUCKET WASTE WATER IN THE OUTDOOR SEWAGE DRAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2586216 ON 12-4-23 NOT CORRECTED.#10- NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINK.#47- NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND - OR REPLACE.#47-: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND - OR REPLACE.#53-: NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.#55- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNIT. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.#58- NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. (EXPIRED LICENSE). INSTRUCTED MANAG

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 High5 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

65/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINK.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND - OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND - OR REPLACE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNIT. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. (EXPIRED LICENSE). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
: 6-202.15-- NOTED THE REAR METAL SCREEN DOOR WAS NOT RODENT OR INSECT PROOFED. NO TIGHT FITTING SEALS ON ALL SIDES AND LARGE OPENING IN METAL MESH. MUST PROVIDE A SMALL, TIGHT MESH FOR SCREENING, TIGHT-FITTING SEALS ON ALL SIDES, TOP AND BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
: 3-304.14-- SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13-- EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE FRONT PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT/SEAL, OR REPLACE.

Base deductions−9 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med7 Basic

10 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
THE REAR PIZZA PREP COOLER IS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. NOTED WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.8F WITH FOOD SUCH AS PEPPERONI @ 49.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS WERE FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PIZZA PREP COOLER MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #33. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS PEPPERONI AT 49.5 AND SAUSAGE AT 46.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED THE REAR METAL SCREEN DOOR WAS NOT RODENT OR INSECT PROOFED. NO TIGHT FITTING SEALS ON ALL SIDES AND LARGE OPENING IN METAL MESH. MUST PROVIDE A SMALL, TIGHT MESH FOR SCREENING, TIGHT-FITTING SEALS ON ALL SIDES, TOP AND BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE LOCKS FOR THE BOX FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE DINING ROOM WITH CUSTOMER ACCESS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED KNIFE STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN CUTTING BOARD AND PRP COOLER. IT MUST BE PROPERLY STORE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS OR PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE FREEZERS AND COOLERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE FRONT PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT/SEAL, OR REPLACE.-----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP COOLER AND UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST STORE INVERTED OUTSIDE OF FOOD AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS WERE NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−34 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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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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