What is Oberweis Dairy, Inc's health inspection score?

Oberweis Dairy, Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Oberweis Dairy, Inc last inspected?

Oberweis Dairy, Inc was last inspected on December 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Oberweis Dairy, Inc have?

Oberweis Dairy, Inc has 15 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Oberweis Dairy, Inc safe to eat at?

Yes, Oberweis Dairy, Inc has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Oberweis Dairy, Inc

Name: Oberweis Dairy, Inc
Address: 3055 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 87

3055 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/17/2025

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0Excellent

Lakeview

Ranked #242 of 983 in Lakeview

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Dec 17, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+27 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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

3055 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Aug

Dec 2025

3 inspections

5 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High1 Med5 Basic

11 total3 risk factors

20/100inspection score

−65 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITYOFCHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMSIES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS MILK SHAKES COFFEE BEVERAGES WITH MILK, SERVES ICE CREAM, SUNDAYS BANANA SPLIT ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRON PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD SUBSTANCE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSED OF ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TILES.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ON BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINTAION.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING IS PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER ON REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND UTILITY MOP SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−65 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP ITEMS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE ALL NECESSARY VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLAN UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP FREEZERS AND DUST BUILD UP ON PREP FREEZERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZERS AND FREEZERS CONDENSERS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
PREP AREA FLOOR DAMAGED AROUND FLOOR DRAIN BY TOPPINGS FREEZER ALSO OBSERVED DISHMACHINE FLOOR DRAIN BRUSH STUCK INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED PREP AREA FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AND REMOVE STUCK BRUSH INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE.

Base deductions−16 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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