What is Dim Dim Food Inc's health inspection score?

Dim Dim Food Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dim Dim Food Inc last inspected?

Dim Dim Food Inc was last inspected on July 29, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dim Dim Food Inc have?

Dim Dim Food Inc has 39 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dim Dim Food Inc safe to eat at?

Dim Dim Food Inc has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Dim Dim Food Inc serve?

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

Official Health Record

Dim Dim Food Inc

Name: Dim Dim Food Inc
Address: 2820-2822 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 81

2820-2822 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Good

American•Chinatown

Ranked #220 of 459 in ChinatownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jul 29, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.5

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

11x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 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.

Location

2820-2822 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

2 inspections

3 intermediate

12 basic

Apr

Jul 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

10 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Jun

Jul 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Short Form Complaint3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONL
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.12: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAT 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-303.12: OBSERVED A GREEN HOSE HEAD SUBMERGED IN THE BASIN OF THAWING BEEF IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FAUCET HEAD INSTEAD OF HOSE AND MAINTAIN.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA/SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN ON THE OUTERIOR SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MENTIONED CONTAINERS.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med6 Basic

9 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCH A READY TO FOOD ITEM (PORKY STICKY-RICE TAMALE) PACKED IN A TO GO CONTAINER FOR A CONSUMER WITH THEIR BARE HAND. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH BARE HANDS'; MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES AND APPROXIMATELY 8-10 RAT DROPPINGS ON SITE.THE LIVE ROACHES WERE UNDER THE PIPES OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE BASMENT FOOD PREP AREA ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAT 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A GREEN HOSE HEAD SUBMERGED IN THE BASIN OF THAWING BEEF IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FAUCET HEAD INSTEAD OF HOSE AND MAINTAIN.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA/SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN ON THE OUTERIOR SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MENTIONED CONTAINERS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE WOK PREP AREA OF THE KICHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 04/19/2023, REPORT #2574535: #38: OBSERVED THE REAR SCREEN DOOR TO THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. FOUND AN OPENING AT THE SIDE OF THAT SAME DOOR UNDER THE WINDOW THAT NEEDS TO BE SEALED. ALSO, AN OPENING IN THE CONCRETE BY THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR BEFORE THE SCREEN DOOR THAT NEEEDS TO BE SEALED. #49: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN, BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, WOK STATION AND STEAMERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT BAKERY AREA, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS IN BASMENT. ALSO CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP. #55: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CEILING AND CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN, FAN COVERS IN WALK-

Base deductions−32 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR SCREEN DOOR TO THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. FOUND AN OPENING AT THE SIDE OF THAT SAME DOOR UNDER THE WINDOW THAT NEEDS TO BE SEALED. ALSO AN OPENING IN THE CONCRETE BY THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR BEFORE THE SCREEN DOOR THAT NEEEDS TO BE SEALED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR FOOD STORAGE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN, BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, WOK STATION AND STEAMERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT BAKERY AREA, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS IN BASMENT. ALSO CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CEILING AND CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN, FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR THROUGH OUT BASEMENT AND FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN TWO AREAS OF THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED CERTIFICATES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR SCREEN DOOR TO THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. FOUND AN OPENING AT THE SIDE OF THAT SAME DOOR UNDER THE WINDOW THAT NEEDS TO BE SEALED. ALSO AN OPENING IN THE CONCRETE BY THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR BEFORE THE SCREEN DOOR THAT NEEEDS TO BE SEALED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN STORAGE ROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR FOOD STORAGE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN, BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, WOK STATION AND STEAMERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT BAKERY AREA, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS IN BASMENT. ALSO CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CEILING AND CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN, FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR THROUGH OUT BASEMENT AND FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN TWO AREAS OF THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED CERTIFICATES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−22 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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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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