What is D'cuba's health inspection score?

D'cuba has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was D'cuba last inspected?

D'cuba was last inspected on February 19, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does D'cuba have?

D'cuba has 10 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is D'cuba safe to eat at?

Yes, D'cuba has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does D'cuba serve?

D'cuba serves Caribbean cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

D'cuba

Name: D'cuba
Address: 5653 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, 60639
Rating: 89

5653 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/19/2026

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0Excellent

Caribbean•Chicago

Ranked #509 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 94% of caribbean restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Feb 19, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

60%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Other violationHigh Priority

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

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

5653 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60639

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

May

Apr 2024

1 inspections

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Apr 2025

1 inspections

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Feb

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass2 Non-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Base deductions−9 pts

Apr 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING IN THE PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO EAT AT THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF OTHER FOODS BEEN PREPARED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS, STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION LABELS OF THE COMMON FOOD NAME ON ALL FOODS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS

Basic (5)

−10 pts

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
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ARTICLES/EQUIPMENT THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS ON SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEANING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

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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