What is Dove's Luncheonette's health inspection score?

Dove's Luncheonette has a SafeDine safety score of 67 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dove's Luncheonette last inspected?

Dove's Luncheonette was last inspected on May 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dove's Luncheonette have?

Dove's Luncheonette has 13 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dove's Luncheonette safe to eat at?

Dove's Luncheonette has a safety score of 67/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Dove's Luncheonette

Name: Dove's Luncheonette
Address: 1543-1545 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 67

1543-1545 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Fair

Wicker Park

Ranked #402 of 579 in Wicker Park

Improving

4 inspections

Last: May 20, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-33

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+17 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

1543-1545 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2023

1 inspections

Jul

May 2024

1 inspections

4 high priority

May 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 intermediate

3 basic

May

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS & SQUEEZE BOTTLES) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Base deductions−12 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Med2 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

66/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS BY HANDLING COOKED FOODS AT GRILL, THEN TURNED TO PREP TABLE AND SLICED READY TO EAT FOODS, AND THEN THE DISH WASHER HANDLED DIRTY DISHES AND THEN CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS(EGGS) MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS & SQUEEZE BOTTLES) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Base deductions−29 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High

4 total1 risk factor

55/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE COOKED AND SERVED. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES AFTER THE INSPECTION BEGAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES USE BARE HANDS TO PICK UP GARNISH AND SPRINKLE DIRECTLY ON TOP OF READY-TO-EAT PLATED FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES DO NOT USE BARE HANDS WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE. NO VACUUM-PACKAGED FOOD WAS OBSERVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE OPERATION. THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL HACCP PLAN IS PROVIDED. MUST CONTACT THE CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR APPROVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
OBSERVED NO VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN PROVIDED FOR VACUUM PACKAGING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN AND VARIANCE APPROVED BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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