What is The Dearborn's health inspection score?

The Dearborn has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Dearborn last inspected?

The Dearborn was last inspected on February 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Dearborn have?

The Dearborn has 16 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Dearborn safe to eat at?

The Dearborn has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does The Dearborn serve?

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

Official Health Record

The Dearborn

Name: The Dearborn
Address: 145 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago, 60602
Rating: 82

145 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/4/2025

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0Good

American•The Loop

Ranked #328 of 871 in The LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Feb 4, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

16 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 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.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr

Feb 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Complaint3 Canvass

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE COOKLINE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER(S). ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE UP TO DATE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND ON AT THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WET WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR BEHIND PRODUCE COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Bulk food container ( sugar ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
Deli cups Not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Employees personal items stored on food storage shelf. Instructed to store in designated area.

Base deductions−9 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED PEPPER, SALT AND SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS BY THE PREP STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Base deductions−19 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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