What is Three Dots And A Dash's health inspection score?

Three Dots And A Dash has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Three Dots And A Dash last inspected?

Three Dots And A Dash was last inspected on August 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Three Dots And A Dash have?

Three Dots And A Dash has 26 total violations across 12 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Three Dots And A Dash safe to eat at?

Yes, Three Dots And A Dash has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Three Dots And A Dash

Name: Three Dots And A Dash
Address: 435 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 91

435 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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Ranked #89 of 551 in River North

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10 inspections

Last: Aug 22, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-8 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 87/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (91/100) 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

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Oct 2024

3 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Apr 2025

2 inspections

Apr

May 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Aug 2025

3 inspections

6 basic

Aug

Inspection History

10 records on file

4 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint3 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass

Aug 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11---OBSERVED A GASKET IN POOR REPAIR/LOOSE INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SPLASHED DEBRIS ON LIQUOR STORAGE SHELFS THROUGHOUT THE THREE (3) BARS AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15---OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT WATER SUPPLY LINE FROM THE WEST ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11---OBSERVED FLOORS WITH LITTER AND DEBRIS AND WALLS,CEILINGS IN BAR AREAS WITH SPLASHED SYRUP DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AT BAR AREAS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12---OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AT ALL BARS WITH EXCESSIVE LITTER DEBRIS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Complaint 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 A GASKET IN POOR REPAIR/LOOSE INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT WATER SUPPLY LINE FROM THE WEST ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH LITTER AND DEBRIS AND WALLS,CEILINGS IN BAR AREAS WITH SPLASHED SYRUP DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AT BAR AREAS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AT ALL BARS WITH EXCESSIVE LITTER DEBRIS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS.

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED NON WORKING TOILET IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM(#2) IN BASMENT AND OBSERVED NON WORKING HANDWASHING SINK(#1) IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TOILET(#2) IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK(#1) IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. NOTE THERE ARE OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING TOILETS IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THERE IS ONE OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
4-301.16: OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN BAMBOO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN BAMBOO BAR A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NON WORKING TOILET IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM(#2) IN BASMENT AND OBSERVED NON WORKING HANDWASHING SINK(#1) IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TOILET(#2) IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK(#1) IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. NOTE THERE ARE OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING TOILETS IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THERE IS ONE OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN BAMBOO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN BAMBOO BAR A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−15 pts

Oct 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-202.12 (A): WATER MEASURED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE LOCATED HANDSINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN VARIED BETWEEN 82-84F. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. MANAGER ON SITE ADJUSTED TEMPERATURE OF THE HANDSINKS TO 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16(A:2,&B): SPRING ROLL MIX TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 70F LEFT OUT ON A PREPARATION COUNTER. APPROXIMATELY 8LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $20 WAS DICARDED ON SITE. ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-901.11: CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12: COULD NOT LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE IN BAR AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17: ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−23 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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