What is Dairy Queen's health inspection score?

Dairy Queen has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dairy Queen last inspected?

Dairy Queen was last inspected on December 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dairy Queen have?

Dairy Queen has 19 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dairy Queen safe to eat at?

Yes, Dairy Queen has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Dairy Queen

Name: Dairy Queen
Address: 2200 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 95

2200 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/10/2025

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0Excellent

Lincoln Park

Ranked #79 of 754 in Lincoln Park

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Dec 10, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+9 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

2200 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

5 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Feb

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Jul

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass2 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Basic

3 total2 risk factors

68/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED 45 MINUTES LATER. REVIEWED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-7-23 REPORT #2572125 NOT CORRECTED. #49-NOTED DIRTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. #55- NOTED FLOORS IN THE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS . THROUGHOUT THE HALLWAY STORAGE WHERE THE ICE CREAM CART IS STORED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B)-- NOTED DIRTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11-- NOTED FLOORS IN THE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. THROUGHOUT THE HALLWAY STORAGE WHERE THE ICE CREAM CART IS STORED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionFail

5 High1 Med7 Basic

13 total4 risk factors

11/100inspection score

−69 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND NO SUCH PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS ICE CREAM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO WRITEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION EXITS FROM THE SHOOT INTO THE BIN AND THE INNER SIDE OF THE PLASTIC GUARD INSIDE THE ICE BIN WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR ICE CONTACT SURFACES AND REMOVE BLACK SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS SUCH AS OREO PIECES AND POWDER SUPPLEMENTS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER.----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH JUICE SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN ON THE DISH/PREP HAND WASHING SINK. NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE. HOT WATER DOES NOT EXCEED 108.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE COLD WATER.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. UNDER THE BAG-IN-BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE BASEMENT. THROUGHOUT THE HALLWAY STORAGE WHERE THE ICE CREAM CART IS STORED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED PEELING/CHIPPING CORK BULLETIN BOARD ON THE WALL ABOVE THE REAR CAKE DECORATING PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5-22-20 REPORT #2370998 NOT CORRECTED. #47- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.#53- NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOMS. NEED TO PROVIDE. #55-METAL SHEET ON FLOOR AT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACE AT FRONT OF THE DOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. #55- EXCESS UNUSED ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
SUMMARY REPORT FROM 5-22-20 REPORT #2370998 POSTED ON PREMISE NOT VISIBLE TO THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY NOTED FACING INTO THE PREP AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS HAVE NO ACCESS AND NOT VISIBLE. TODAYS SUMMARY POSTED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−69 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 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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