What is Doc B's's health inspection score?

Doc B's has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Doc B's last inspected?

Doc B's was last inspected on January 21, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Doc B's have?

Doc B's has 24 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Doc B's safe to eat at?

Yes, Doc B's has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Doc B's serve?

Doc B's serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Doc B's

Name: Doc B's
Address: 55 E GRAND AVE, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 95

55 E GRAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/21/2026

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0Excellent

American•Streeterville

Ranked #94 of 713 in StreetervilleBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Jan 21, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

38%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

2 inspections

3 high priority

Sep

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Mar

Sep 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

Oct

Jan 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass2 Complaint

Jan 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE RIGHT SIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LOWER SIDES OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINKS DRAIN PIPES LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Med7 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

51/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50PPM. DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED BY ECOLAB DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP NTO BE IMPROPER: SLICED TOMATO AT 58.7F, BREADED CHICKEN BREAST 54.6F, SLICED COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.9F. COLD HOLDING UNIT IS IN WORKING ORDER AMBIENT AIR TEMP OF 39.7F. CHEF IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 35 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $350.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE GERMAN ROACH ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE GERMAN ROACHES GARBAGE/ WATER HEATER/STORAGE (REACH IN COOLER)/ UNIFORM AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT BAR AND DISH AREAS INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD WARMER UNIT IN FRONT PREP AND POTATO CUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH USE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE LEAKING WATER: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM MIDDLE BASIN PLUMBING, HAND SINK NEAR 3 COMP SINK LEAKING FROM FACET AND PLUMBING CONNECTIONS, HAND SINK NEAR 2 COMP SINK LEAKING FROM FAUCET AND UTILITY SINK LEAKING FROM FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED INDOOR DUMPSTERS WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED."
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SEE VIOLATION #60
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED TWO LIGHT BULBS BURNEDOUT IN HOOD SYSTEM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2590906 CONDUCTED ON 3/12/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#55) 6-201.11: Deep cracks noted at bar and front kitchen floor trapping dirt and debris, instructed to repair and maintain. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN FACILITY. (SUMMARY POSTED ARE 05/05/21 MOST RECENT INSPECTION WAS 3/12/24.) INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED WITH TODAY'S SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

Base deductions−44 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

76/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
Open employee drink placed in prep freezer, instructed to keep away.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Bottle in food prep area with no label, instructed to label all food/non-food containers.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Walk-in cooler door gasket in poor repair, instructed to replace.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Deep cracks noted at bar and front kitchen floor trapping dirt and debris, instructed to repair and maintain.

Base deductions−19 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Cutting board at bar in poor repair, cracked and holes in center. instructed to use sound utensils.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Cooling lines insulation in walk-in cooler not clean, heavy dust build-up, instructed to clean and maintain.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High

3 total2 risk factors

60/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
No hot running water at bar hand wash sink, fruits being cut at bar. broken hot water knob, instructed to repair and maintain. priority violation 7-38-030(c)

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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