What is Dicola Seafood's health inspection score?

Dicola Seafood has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dicola Seafood last inspected?

Dicola Seafood was last inspected on December 2, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dicola Seafood have?

Dicola Seafood has 44 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dicola Seafood safe to eat at?

Dicola Seafood has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Dicola Seafood

Name: Dicola Seafood
Address: 10754 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60643
Rating: 75

10754 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/2/2025

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #836 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Dec 2, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.3

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-2 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.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Apr 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

13 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

9 basic

Apr

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

7 basic

Dec

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ALL OF THE DRAINS IN THE REAR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AT THE ENTRANCE WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD ITEMS PREPARED IN AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYING UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH POSSIBLE (MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE) OVER THE BEVERAGE REACH IN COOLING UNITS AND BEHIND THE COLD FISH HOLDING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AS NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A CLUTTER OF ITEMS IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS WELL AS ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE OR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND FISH STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAILED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED.

Base deductions−14 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
ALL FROZEN ITEMS MUST BE THAWED UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTE MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CAN OPENERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL PREP TABLE LEGS AND SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR DRAINS UNDER PREP SINKS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP SOAP WASTE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND PREP WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE DRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS WHEN WORN OR DISCOLORED THEY ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WORN BOARDS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZERS AT FRY STATION IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL PREP TABLES, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
SINK IN LADIES ROOM SLOW DRAINING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER, REAR PREP ROOM, FRY ROOM, BREAK ROOM AND FRONT SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AND ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING INSIDE BUCKET IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DRAINLINE AND PROPERLY DISPOSE CONDENSATION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BREAKROOM AREAS, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND CEILINGS SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med8 Basic

11 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON STANDING MIXER, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND STOVE AND UNDER PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA, ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA, UNDER PALLET IN BREAKROOM NEAR WOMEN WASHROOM , ON ELECTRICAL BOX ON SHELVING UNIT ALONG WEST WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND BREAKROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/2" GAP BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AND ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO TEST KIT OR IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER FOR UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING INSIDE BUCKET IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DRAINLINE AND PROPERLY DISPOSE CONDENSATION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BREAKROOM AREAS, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND CEILINGS SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−36 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF RICE NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN LABLES TO BE LEGIBLE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TESTING STRIPS/KITS FOR QUATERNARY AMMONIA ON-SITE AT START OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PIC PROVIDED TEST STRIPS PRIOR TO CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINETS OF FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR GROUND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE,AND MAINTAIN ITEMS FROM FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER, OVERHEAD BULB NO FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.

Base deductions−13 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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