What is America's Dog O'hare's health inspection score?

America's Dog O'hare 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 America's Dog O'hare last inspected?

America's Dog O'hare was last inspected on October 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does America's Dog O'hare have?

America's Dog O'hare has 13 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is America's Dog O'hare safe to eat at?

Yes, America's Dog O'hare has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does America's Dog O'hare serve?

America's Dog O'hare serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

America's Dog O'hare

Name: America's Dog O'hare
Address: 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, 60666
Rating: 95

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/30/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Oct 30, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

1.9

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

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

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, IL 60666

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun

Sep 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Mar 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

5 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) RUBBER DOOR GASKET RIPPED/TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

Base deductions−7 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 23

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
4-501.12--OBSERVED THE BREAKFAST PREP CUTTING BOARD TO BE STAINED WITH DEEP SEEMS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MANTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19--OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (UNUSED TOASTER ETC) DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE BREAKFAST PREP CUTTING BOARD TO BE STAINED WITH DEEP SEEMS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MANTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (UNUSED TOASTER ETC) DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA MACHINE AND THE EXTERIOR OF SODA MACHINE NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. REMOVE ALL RESIDUE AND KEEP AREA CLEAN.

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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