What is Daboba's health inspection score?

Daboba has a SafeDine safety score of 56 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Daboba last inspected?

Daboba was last inspected on December 15, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Daboba have?

Daboba has 27 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Daboba safe to eat at?

Daboba has a safety score of 56/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Daboba serve?

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

Official Health Record

Daboba

Name: Daboba
Address: 2142 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 56

2142 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/15/2025

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0Fair

American•Chinatown

Ranked #371 of 459 in ChinatownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Dec 15, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

5.4

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-44

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-8 pts

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

2142 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Oct

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

3 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Nov

Dec 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

56/100inspection score

−34 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 FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TEA DRINKS, SLICED FRUIT.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS T THE HAND-SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 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.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Base deductions−34 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12: OBSERVED PLASTIC PITCHERS WITH DRY INGREDIENTS, A BULK DRY INGREDIENT SOTRAGE CONTAINER, AND SQUIRT BOTTLES OF SYRUPS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL MENTIONED ITEMS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-904.11: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MENTIONED CUTTING BOARD, AND PROPERLY STORE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. ISNTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−16 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med3 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

54/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED PLASTIC PITCHERS WITH DRY INGREDIENTS, A BULK DRY INGREDIENT SOTRAGE CONTAINER, AND SQUIRT BOTTLES OF SYRUPS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL MENTIONED ITEMS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH NO UP-TO-DATE SERVICE REPORT. THE SERVICE REPORT PROVIDED WAS DATED IN 2022. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (C), CITATION ISSUED

Basic (3)

−6 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MENTIONED CUTTING BOARD, AND PROPERLY STORE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. ISNTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−41 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

License InspectionFail

2 High2 Med5 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF PEST CONTROL ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PEST CONTROL AND LOGBOOK

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
WIPING CLOTHS IN NEED OF SANITIZING BUCKETS TO BE PUT INTO WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
HOT WATER NEEDED IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NO DESIGNATED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTICLE ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CEILING IN UTILITY ROOM IS OPEN AND EXPOSED INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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