What is David's Grill's health inspection score?

David's Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was David's Grill last inspected?

David's Grill was last inspected on August 21, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does David's Grill have?

David's Grill has 30 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is David's Grill safe to eat at?

David's Grill has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

David's Grill

Name: David's Grill
Address: 800 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 78

800 W CERMAK RD, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Good

Pilsen

Ranked #220 of 405 in Pilsen

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Aug 21, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-16 pts

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

800 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2023

1 inspections

4 high priority

3 intermediate

6 basic

Jun

Jul 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

May 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

May

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
FRONT COOLERS WITH NO THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF COOLERS.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS. MUST MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
THE FIRST UNISEX TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE DOES NOT HAVE A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN, ORGANIZEAND MAINTAIN AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN STAIN FREE CEILING TILES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO PROPERLY AIR DRY MOP(S). MAINTAIN SAME.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE/POOR LIGHTING INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE LIGHTING INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
CFM ON SITE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−25 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED GRAB-AND-GO DESSERTS AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL PREPACKAGED GRAB-AND-GO ITEMS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-501.19 OBSERVED THE WASH SOLUTION FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINING 110F; DURING THE INSPECTION, THE HOT WATER WASH SOLUTION WAS ONLY MAINTAINING BETWEEN 95F-102.9F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A WASH SOLUTION OF 110F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE/POOR LIGHTING INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE LIGHTING INTENSITY.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jul 23

Canvass Re-Inspection 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
4-201.11 FOUND CONDENSOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR, LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 FOUND ALL SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FILLED WITH DUST, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED GREASE TRAP COVERED IN GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND WALK-IN COOLER CEILING AND WALLS FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD LOCATED ON THE SHELF WHERE THE GRILL IS LOCATED. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High3 Med6 Basic

13 total1 risk factor

28/100inspection score

−67 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH ROOM/ PREP AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND-CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE PANEL. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, COOKED POTATOES, HEAVY CREAM) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 64F - 59F. LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS ( COST $30,4 LBS). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED RICE AND A VARIETY OF SALSA' HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED STEAK EGGS ON THE MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK), AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOUND FOOD LOCATED IN WALK-IN COOLER STORED ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND CONDENSOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR, LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND ALL SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FILLED WITH DUST, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED GREASE TRAP COVERED IN GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND WALK-IN COOLER CEILING AND WALLS FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD LOCATED ON THE SHELF WHERE THE GRILL IS LOCATED. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. FOUND ACCUMULATED GREASE BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND VENTS LOCATED IN WALK-IN COOLER FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Base deductions−67 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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