What is Dona Tola's health inspection score?

Dona Tola has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dona Tola last inspected?

Dona Tola was last inspected on April 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dona Tola have?

Dona Tola has 13 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dona Tola safe to eat at?

Dona Tola has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Dona Tola

Name: Dona Tola
Address: 3751 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 84

3751 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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Lakeview

Ranked #364 of 979 in Lakeview

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Apr 14, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

71%

Clean Rate

1.9

Avg Violations

12 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

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+9 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.

Location

3751 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago, IL 60613

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

May

Mar 2023

1 inspections

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Apr

Aug 2024

1 inspections

Sep 2024

1 inspections

Sep

Apr 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass4 Non-Inspection

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med3 Basic

6 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LAW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MACHINE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PREMISES HAS A HOT TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSIL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHIG AREA.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED USE OF MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2573856 ON 04/07/2023. #10. NOTED NO HAND WASH SIGNNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. #53. NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. #55. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:-FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND AROUND THE PREP SINK BY THE ICE MACHINE AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA --FLOOR DRAINS AT THE SINKS ON THE FIRST FLOOR. ---MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE BASEMENT CEILING OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA ---DIRTY DUSTY FANS INSIDE THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. #56. NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPE

Base deductions−26 pts

Sep 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO HAND WASH SIGNNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED RAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (LARGE HOLES AT THE BOTTOM OF ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- --FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND AROUND THE PREP SINK BY THE ICE MACHINE AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA --FLOOR DRAINS AT THE SINKS ON THE FIRST FLOOR. ---MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE BASEMENT CEILING OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA ---DIRTY DUSTY FANS INSIDE THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−25 pts

Mar 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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