What is Punta Cana Restaurant Inc.'s health inspection score?

Punta Cana Restaurant Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Punta Cana Restaurant Inc. last inspected?

Punta Cana Restaurant Inc. was last inspected on November 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Punta Cana Restaurant Inc. have?

Punta Cana Restaurant Inc. has 20 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Punta Cana Restaurant Inc. safe to eat at?

Punta Cana Restaurant Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Punta Cana Restaurant Inc. serve?

Punta Cana Restaurant Inc. serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Punta Cana Restaurant Inc.

Name: Punta Cana Restaurant Inc.
Address: 2200 N KIMBALL AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 83

2200 N KIMBALL AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/6/2025

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American•Logan Square

Ranked #347 of 735 in Logan SquareBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Nov 6, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-8 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+19 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 84/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (83/100) 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

May 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

May

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

5 basic

Oct

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. NOTED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA LEFT OF STAFF TOILET ROOM A HOLE IN CEILING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High5 Basic

8 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS BLOCKED OR OBSTRUCTED AND INACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING BY FOOD EMPLOYEES: REAR KITCHEN AREA SINK BLOCKED BY FOOD CART, FRONT PREP AREA SINK OBSTRUCTED BY EMPTY FOOD CONTAINER IN SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLOCKAGES OR OBSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINKS FREE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS AND ACCESSIBLE FOR USE BY FOOD EMPLOYEES FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE CLEARED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FROM OBSTRUCTIONS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED FOR DRYING HANDS AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: REAR KITCHEN AREA, FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FOR DRYING HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT PROVIDED WITH SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINGAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RIGHT-HAND DOOR OF 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND REMOVED FROM HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER DOOR AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED REAR KITCHEN AREA SHELVES AND FOOD CART NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES TO BE SOIELD WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED CONDENSATE DRAINAGE WATER LINE FROM WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA DISCHARGING INTO PLASTIC BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN CONDENSATE DRAINAGE WATER FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL, SUCH AS TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR OTHER FLOOR-MOUNTED PLUMBING FIXTURE, ACCORDING TO THE LAW AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH STORAGE SHELVES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−40 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SODA/SAUCE REACH IN COOLER BY FRONT COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, PREP AREA SINKS, ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
TOOL ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN TOOL ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
BOTH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−18 pts

May 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND DEEP FRYER.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE A SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT THAT "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND DEEP FRYER. CLEAN THE 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−9 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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