What is Dock's Great Fish's health inspection score?

Dock's Great Fish has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dock's Great Fish last inspected?

Dock's Great Fish was last inspected on December 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dock's Great Fish have?

Dock's Great Fish has 15 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dock's Great Fish safe to eat at?

Dock's Great Fish has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Dock's Great Fish

Name: Dock's Great Fish
Address: 321 E 35TH ST, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 72

321 E 35TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/9/2025

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Ranked #326 of 459 in Chinatown

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Dec 9, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+28 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.

Location

321 E 35TH ST, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Sep

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Dec 2025

2 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Dec

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 Canvass

Dec 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG CEILING REAR DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 25

Complaint InspectionFail

4 High2 Med3 Basic

9 total3 risk factors

29/100inspection score

−56 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, FISH, FRENCH FRIES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG CEILING REAR DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

Base deductions−56 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF RAW FISH. ONE CONTAINER OF RAW FISH WAS FOUND AT 60.0F SITTING ON THE RIMS OF RINSE BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE SECOND BATCH OF RAW FISH WAS FOUND ON A CUTTING BOARD ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 58.9F-60.0F. APPROXIMATELY 25LBS AT $185 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, SUGGESTED PREPPING FISH IN SMALL BATCHES TO KEEP FISH IN COMPLIANCE WITH COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD BUGS ON THE FLOORS ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CONTAINER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM UNIT, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND BEHIND SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 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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