What is Four Seasons Dumpling Restaurant's health inspection score?

Four Seasons Dumpling Restaurant 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 Four Seasons Dumpling Restaurant last inspected?

Four Seasons Dumpling Restaurant was last inspected on October 8, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Four Seasons Dumpling Restaurant have?

Four Seasons Dumpling Restaurant has 39 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Four Seasons Dumpling Restaurant safe to eat at?

Four Seasons Dumpling Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Four Seasons Dumpling Restaurant serve?

Four Seasons Dumpling Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Four Seasons Dumpling Restaurant

Name: Four Seasons Dumpling Restaurant
Address: 3205 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 84

3205 S HALSTED ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/8/2024

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American•Pilsen

Ranked #174 of 405 in PilsenBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Oct 8, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

22%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

18 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 78/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (84/100) 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.

Location

3205 S HALSTED ST , Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

3 inspections

3 high priority

6 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

Mar 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

May 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Oct

Inspection History

9 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 Non-Inspection

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med4 Basic

7 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-601.11(A) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE ICE MAKER AND THE TOP OF THE INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND A CONTAINER WITHOUT A LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY STORAGE AREA THAT LEADS TO THE BASEMENT UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES AND BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.13 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, REACH-IN FREEZERS, AND 2-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ONLY USE FOOD-GRADE BAGS OR FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL FOODS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE WOK/FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15(A) OBSERVED THE HOT WATER UNABLE TO TURN ON AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND-WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE HALLWAY STORAGE AREA THAT LEADS TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−28 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med4 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

52/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11 OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
7-202.12 OBSERVED TOXIC INSECT FLY TRAPS HANGING OVER PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO ADMINISTER ALL PESTICIDES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SPICES, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON AND AROUND THE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD, DIRT, AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

Base deductions−43 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Med4 Basic

8 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
FOUND KIMCHI, THE OPERATOR STATES IT IS MADE ON-SITE. A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL OBTAIN AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM CDPH BEFORE FERMENTING FOOD. KIMCHI WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO NO LONGER SELL OR SERVE SAID FOOD ITEM UNTIL HACCP AND A VARIANCE ARE APPROVED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
FOUND NO HACCP OR VARIANCE ON SITE. APPROVED HACCP AND VARIANCE IS REQUIRED FOR FERMENTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED PASTA AND COOKED CHICKEN HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED 2 ROACHED LOCATED BEHIND COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP. RECOMMENDED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE ELIMINATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FLOORS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK. OBSERVED HOLE PLUGGED WITH STEEL SCRUBBER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STEEL SCRUBBER, PLUG HOLE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2562972 CONDUCTED ON AUGUST 30,2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE. 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−38 pts

Aug 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS WITH COMMON NAMES OF THE SPICES LOCATED IN CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS FOR ALL DRY STORAGE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.13 OBSERVED RODENT CAGES BEING STORED ON A SHELF BY THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RODENT CAGES AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL FOR SET PEST CONTROL DEVICES IN THE FACILITY. 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE GROUND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER THE SHELVES AND UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

Base deductions−24 pts

Aug 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High4 Med2 Basic

8 total

56/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-501.114 (A) OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THERE IS A PROPER SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM-100PPM AT ALL TIMES. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. FACILITY MUST USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A PREP COOLER; ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 68F, ABOUT 2 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 52F AND ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED SHRIMP AT 51F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS WITH COMMON NAMES OF THE SPICES LOCATED IN CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS FOR ALL DRY STORAGE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.13 OBSERVED RODENT CAGES BEING STORED ON A SHELF BY THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RODENT CAGES AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL FOR SET PEST CONTROL DEVICES IN THE FACILITY.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE GROUND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER THE SHELVES AND UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

Base deductions−44 pts

Aug 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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