What is Yes's health inspection score?

Yes has a SafeDine safety score of 99 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Yes last inspected?

Yes was last inspected on January 20, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Yes have?

Yes has 11 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Yes safe to eat at?

Yes, Yes has an excellent safety record with a score of 99/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Yes serve?

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

Official Health Record

Yes

Name: Yes
Address: 5211 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 99

5211 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/20/2026

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0Excellent

American•Lincoln Square

Ranked #11 of 448 in Lincoln SquareBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Jan 20, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

57%

Clean Rate

1.6

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

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

-1

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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.

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5211 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

Jul

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

Dec

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan

Jan 2026

2 inspections

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass3 Non-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 26

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SURFACES NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS AT CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

72/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE WITH NO EMPLOYEE SIGNATURES. INSTRUCTED TO INFORM AND PROVIDE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF HEALTH POLICY WITH EMPLOYEE'S SIGNATURES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED RUST AND CORROSION OF BOTTOM METAL REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR DOOR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AFIXED TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON ALL VENTS ABOVE TABLES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN VENT SURFACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PROPERLY CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

Base deductions−23 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT AREA.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAPER LINER UNDERNEATH/INSIDE HANDSINK CABINET INFRONT AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jul 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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