What is A Place BY Damao's health inspection score?

A Place BY Damao has a SafeDine safety score of 100 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was A Place BY Damao last inspected?

A Place BY Damao was last inspected on April 27, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does A Place BY Damao have?

A Place BY Damao has 30 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is A Place BY Damao safe to eat at?

Yes, A Place BY Damao has an excellent safety record with a score of 100/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does A Place BY Damao serve?

A Place BY Damao serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

A Place BY Damao

Name: A Place BY Damao
Address: 2621 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 100

2621 S HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/27/2026

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0Excellent

American•Pilsen

Ranked #26 of 411 in PilsenBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Apr 27, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

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

-15

Final Score

100

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+17 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 85/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (100/100) 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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2621 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

2 inspections

2 intermediate

12 basic

Nov

Jul 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Jul

Aug 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

Apr 2026

1 inspections

Apr

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med8 Basic

12 total1 risk factor

49/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED A PICTURE ON A CELL PHONE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WITH THE MANAGER ON SITE, NO PHOTOS OR COPIES ARE ALLOWED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,NO CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION. MISSING RECORD OF VISITS, MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), NO CITATION ISSUED

Basic (8)

−16 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED ONE SINK STOPPER MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ALL SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER SEVERELY RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, DEEP CLEAN, OR REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND COOKING SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA MISSING A PIPE UNDER THE SINK WHERE WASTEWATER IS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), NO CITATION ISSUED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ALL THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. FLOORS ESPECIALLY IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Base deductions−46 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.13 OBSERVED THE FACILITY REUSING CARDBOARD AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AND BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ELEVATE AND COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZINS SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AND BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ELEVATE AND COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZINS SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STOCK STORED ON FLOOR AND EXCESS CLUTTER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, NEAR EXIT DOORS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2531296 ON 9-13-21 53-MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM FOR CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−23 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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