What is Dena Kitchen's health inspection score?

Dena Kitchen 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 Dena Kitchen last inspected?

Dena Kitchen was last inspected on November 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dena Kitchen have?

Dena Kitchen has 9 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dena Kitchen safe to eat at?

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

What type of cuisine does Dena Kitchen serve?

Dena Kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Dena Kitchen

Name: Dena Kitchen
Address: 3306 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 87

3306 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/5/2025

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0Excellent

American•Logan Square

Ranked #236 of 735 in Logan SquareBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Nov 5, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+17 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 88/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (87/100) 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

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

Oct

Nov 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

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
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER AT PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN,AND BEEF,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT JUICE BAR AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Observed bulk storage containers located on shelves of prep tables and in rear storage without labels. Must provide when items are not in original packaging.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Observed water damaged ceiling tiles near toilet room attached to dining area. Instructed to replace and maintain in good condition.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Observed basement floor in need of dustless cleaning method. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
Observed one expired food allergen certificate posted on site, instructed to renew.

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, STOVE, PREP COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−4 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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