Chicago
73
YOUR CALL

Dinos Foods Corp.

4135 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
73/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
19
14 passed
Last Inspected
2025-10-20
Pass Rate
74%
3 failures
Score
73/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-10-20
Failed 3 inspections (2023, 2013, 2010)
Sanitation issues found across 46 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 46×
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Other minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature minor
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Pest Activity critical
2025-10-20 Pass Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER SLOW DRAINING FROM 2ND SINK BASIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2024-05-28 Pass Canvass
2
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON DOOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE DRYING RACK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2023-07-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN REAR THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

2023-06-28 Fail Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN REAR THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLER AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATI...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON UPPER NORTH WALLS OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-08-25 Pass Canvass
9
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL SEASONINGS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE. MUST STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION, MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY, MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT STORED PANS AND DISHED, MAINTAIN.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST INVERT SINGLE USE PLASTIC WARE, MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM 3 DOOR COOLER, MAKE SURFACE NONABSORBANT AND EASY TO CLEAN. MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN FREEZER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND SOILED MOP STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH AREA. MUST HANG TO DRY, MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BOXES STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

2021-08-24 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

TORN DOOR GASKET OF UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTD TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

2020-02-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED THE PROCEDURES AND SOME ITEMS NEEDED FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, BUT MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE REAR THREE DOOR FREEZER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.

2019-02-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written policy. Priority foundation violation.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on site. Must provide written procedure and equipment for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events.

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed TCS foods not properly labeled. Must label all prepped, TCS foods with discard date. Must correct and maintain same. Priority foundation violation.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Observed excessive ice accumulation inside of 1 door upright freezer (in the front). Must remove all ice, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed missing tiles and damaged flooring in rear of prep near 2 door freezer (not in use at this time). Observed water collecting inside damaged flooring. Must removed damaged flooring. Must provide non-absorbent/non-porous flooring that is smooth...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

No proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food handling employees.

2017-09-08 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FRONT CUTTING BOARD DISCOLORED, NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE/OR REPLACCE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RE CAULK. ALSO CLEAN/REPAINT WALL NEXT TO STEAM TABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A HOSE CONNECTED AT THIS TIME TO MOP SINK, NO BACKFLOW DEVICE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE, NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION, USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP. MUST PROVIDE PHOTO GIVEN.

2016-02-09 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE DOORS AND DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 6 DOOR PREP COOLER SO THAT ALL DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.

2015-09-17 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT WALL AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.

2014-11-25 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ALL GASKETS OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL GASKETS AND DOOR HINGES. MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT WITHIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. COMPARTMENT NEEDS TO BE SEALED SO THAT IT IS WATER TIGHT. SEAL AND MAINTAIN COMPARTMENT SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ONLY 2 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTENT SINK. PURCHASE A THIRD SINK STOPPER AND UTILIZE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH (SOAP AND WATER), RINSE (JUST WATER) AND SANITIZE (BLEACH AND WATER). LET ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS AIR DRY ON A...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED TO WALL AND DRIPPING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET.

2014-02-24 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUST INSIDE OF 2 DOOR PREP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS OVER PREP TABLE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER AND REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER- REMOVE EXCESS ICE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DAMAGE AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR FRAME IN REAR BY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2013-05-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-04-25 Fail Canvass
2
serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1202456 DATE 10-09-2012 NOT CORRECTED(32) THE DOUBLE DOOR FREEZER INTERIOR DOORS ARE BROKEN AND GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS ARE RIPPED AND TORN IN POOR REPAIR ALSO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE WALLS INSIDE THE UNIT THE...

minor Food Temperature

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR COVING AT WALL BASE NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA

2012-10-09 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE DOUBLE DOOR FREEZER INTERIOR DOORS ARE BROKEN AND GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS ARE RIPPED AND TORN IN POOR REPAIR. ALSO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE WALLS INSIDE THE UNIT. THE GREASE TRAP IN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY. INSTRUCTED REMOVE TH...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE KNIFE RACK, THE FRYERS, CABINETS BELOW AND THE HOODS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE DOUBLE DOOR REACHIN FREEZER AND THE UPRIGHT ONE DOOR REACHIN FREEZER THEY HAVE HAVE ICE BUILDUP ON THE WALLS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS,IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP.

2011-06-17 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

2010-10-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
7
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN HANDLES ON COOLERS & DOOR JAMS,PIPES,FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS,SODA & JUICE.MUST DEFROST 2-DOOR...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE.MUST CLEAN LOWER WALL UNDER PREP TABLE.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED LIGHT SHIELD & END CAP IN PREP AREA.REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIEL...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FREEZERS.

2010-09-28 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERV...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 6- DOOR COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN GASKET ON SAME COOLER,MISSING HANDLE O...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN HANDLES ON COOLERS & DOOR JAMS,PIPES,FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS,SODA & JUICE.MUST DEFROST 2-DOOR FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE.MUST CLEAN LOWER WALL UNDER PREP TABLE.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED LIGHT SHIELD & END CAP IN PREP AREA.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FREEZERS.

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