What is Gain Changers's health inspection score?

Gain Changers has a SafeDine safety score of 67 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Gain Changers last inspected?

Gain Changers was last inspected on July 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Gain Changers have?

Gain Changers has 36 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Gain Changers safe to eat at?

Gain Changers has a safety score of 67/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Gain Changers

Name: Gain Changers
Address: 3435 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 67

3435 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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Chinatown

Ranked #343 of 459 in Chinatown

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Jul 7, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

5.1

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-33

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+43 pts

100

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

3435 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

7 basic

Jun

Jul 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

5 basic

May

Jun 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Jul

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Jul 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med5 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

45/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 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 TCS FODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SMOOTHIES, FRUIT DRINKS, CHICKEN TACOS ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012) CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED A PREP TABLE BLOCKING HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. SINK BASIN WAS FILLED WITH KITCHEN UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE CLEARED AREA DURING INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

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 (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2595299 ON 5/28/24 WAS NOT CORRECTED: 47 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WHERE ITEMS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AS NEEDED. - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High5 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SMOOTHIES,FRUIT DRINKS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE FREEZER CHEST, PREP STATION AND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM WALL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND OR HARBORING.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE CLEAN UTENSILS ARE BEING STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD OR RELOCATE THE CLEAN UNTENSIL RACK TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WHERE ITEMS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AS NEEDED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE OPENING OF THE DEEP FREEZER UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH A LEAK AT THE SECOND FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON MICROWAVE AND OVEN IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN DRAINS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO HAVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND SANITIZE AREAS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON MICROWAVE AND OVEN IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN DRAINS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2560234 DATED: 7/5/2022: #47 WOOD AT HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−21 pts

Jul 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
WOOD AT HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT FRONT HAND SINK AT RUBBER RING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High7 Basic

9 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
FOUND JUICING BEING DONE ON SITE WITH NO HACCP PLAN. JUICE IS BEING MADE A BOTTLED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. JUICE ON SITE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO CONTACT CDPH TO APPLY FOR HACCP PLAN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
NO VARIENCE DOCUMENT ON SITE FOR JUICING AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO OBTAIN ALL DOCUMENTS TO PROPERLY HANDLE JUICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL HAIR MUST BE TIED BACK AND HELD WITH RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR FULL COVERAGE SHIRTS WHILE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
WOOD AT HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT FRONT HAND SINK AT RUBBER RING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−34 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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