What is Dinos Foods Corp.'s health inspection score?

Dinos Foods Corp. has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dinos Foods Corp. last inspected?

Dinos Foods Corp. was last inspected on October 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dinos Foods Corp. have?

Dinos Foods Corp. has 17 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dinos Foods Corp. safe to eat at?

Yes, Dinos Foods Corp. has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Dinos Foods Corp.

Name: Dinos Foods Corp.
Address: 4135 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 95

4135 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Oct 20, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 92/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (95/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Aug

Jun 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER SLOW DRAINING FROM 2ND SINK BASIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON DOOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE DRYING RACK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
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. CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON UPPER NORTH WALLS OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL SEASONINGS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE. MUST STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION, MAINTAIN.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY, MAINTAIN.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT STORED PANS AND DISHED, MAINTAIN.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
MUST INVERT SINGLE USE PLASTIC WARE, MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM 3 DOOR COOLER, MAKE SURFACE NONABSORBANT AND EASY TO CLEAN. MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN FREEZER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND SOILED MOP STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH AREA. MUST HANG TO DRY, MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND BOXES STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−21 pts

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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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