What is Golden Dagger's health inspection score?

Golden Dagger has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Golden Dagger last inspected?

Golden Dagger was last inspected on December 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Golden Dagger have?

Golden Dagger has 9 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Golden Dagger safe to eat at?

Yes, Golden Dagger has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Golden Dagger serve?

Golden Dagger serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Golden Dagger

Name: Golden Dagger
Address: 2447 N HALSTED AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 94

2447 N HALSTED AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/24/2025

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0Excellent

American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #87 of 754 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Dec 24, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 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

+10 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

2447 N HALSTED AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

6 basic

Jun

Dec 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 License

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINT FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO SEAL CRACKS ON WALL WHERE EVER NEEDED.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jun 22

License InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
KNIVES USED TO CUT FRUIT ARE STORED ON THE TOP COOLER UNDER THE BAR COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE A TRAY TO STORE THEM TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BEVERAGE TUBING AND COLD-PLATE IN CONTACT WITH ICE ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST SEPARATE TUBING AND COLD PLATE FROM CONSUMABLE ICE FROM THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARD AT BAR WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
WOOD UNDER THE BAR AREA WITH GRIMES IS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.CLEAN AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH SURFACE
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS PROVIDED AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST INSTALL SO FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
THE BROKEN CEILING AND BRICK WALLS CRUMBLED TO THE TOUCH. NOTICE A LOT OF WHITE CRUMBLE PIECES WHITE WALL ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. BROKEN WALL AROUND ICE MACHINE, DRY STORAGE, LIQUOR ROOM, AND SODA DISPENSER. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Base deductions−12 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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