APR 7
2026
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DIMO'S PIZZA LINCOLN SQUARE LLC.
YOUR CALL. 69/100
4647 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 7, 2026 · passed
5 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Mar 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS UNDERNEATH PIZZA OVEN AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN GUARDS IN BOTH CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 192026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 19
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS UNDERNEATH PIZZA OVEN AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN GUARDS IN BOTH CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 302025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 30
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER FOR SHREDDED CHEESE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MAY 222025FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2025
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD RECEIVED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED AND COOLED PORK AND TOFU CHORIZO BEING DELIVERED INSIDE A PLASTIC TUB, NOT UNDER REFRIGERATION, NO ICE, NO COOLERS WITH OTHER ASSORTED CUT VEGETABLES FROM THE OTHER BUSINESS COMMISSARY LOCATION AT 1615 N DAMEN IN CHICAGO AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PORK NOTED AT 44.2F, CHORIZO AT 46F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER METHODS OF REFRIGERATED FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE NOTED NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. DISHES NOTED INSIDE THE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSES SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF ASSORTED MEAT, CHEESE AND VEGETABLE PIZZAS LOCATED ON A HOLDING RACK IN THE PREP AREA. TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS USED AS A MEANS OF CONTROL NOT MAINTAINED. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG, DATE FOR THE FOLLOWING: MEAT PIZZA AT 71.7F, CHEESE PIZZA AT 69.4F, VEGETABLE PIZZA AT 70.3F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED REQUIREMENTS FOR USING TIME/TEMPERATURE AS A MEANS OF CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT ON THE PREMISES OR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. LAST PEST SERVICE REPORT DATED 9-18-24. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE A CURRENT SERVICE REPORT WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST NOT BE STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED BAGGED FLOUR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER FOR SHREDDED CHEESE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MEASURE SANITIZATION LEVELS AT THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR DOOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE NOTED DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/SECURE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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JUL 22024FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 2
2024
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER:OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 47.8F,COOKED PORK AT 48.0F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 8#'S OF FOOD WORTH $60.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT,(TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR HOTTER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FRONT BAR AREAS AND IN THE REAR PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED OVERHEAD SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.(FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED UNDER LEAKING WATER LINES,MECHANICAL ROOMS,TOILET ROOMS,LOCKER ROOMS,OPEN STAIRWELLS,GARBAGE ROOMS).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS.
MAR 232023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 23
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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