What is Dong NE's health inspection score?

Dong NE has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dong NE last inspected?

Dong NE was last inspected on November 21, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dong NE have?

Dong NE has 18 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dong NE safe to eat at?

Yes, Dong NE has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Dong NE serve?

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

Official Health Record

Dong NE

Name: Dong NE
Address: 3108 N BROADWAY, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 85

3108 N BROADWAY , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/21/2024

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0Excellent

American•Lakeview

Ranked #306 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Nov 21, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

17 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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

3108 N BROADWAY , Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Nov

Oct 2023

2 inspections

7 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Aug 2024

1 inspections

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Nov

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint1 License

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRAION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OF RICE AND SUGAR TO NOT HAVE LABELS. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF CONTENTS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE TOP AND EXTERIOR OF THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE DISH MACHINE TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER IN BUCKET IN REAR OF FACILITY PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS TO ALLOW FOR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.

Base deductions−19 pts

Oct 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12 OBSERVED COOK'S LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDES A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED COOK'S LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDES A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESS RUST ON GREASE TRAP LID UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 22

License InspectionPass

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, NEAR THE SPRAYER SINK DRAINBOARD, WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD AT SAID SINK AND MAINTAIN.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED SMALL PLATES AND SAUCEPANS NOT STORED PROPERLY UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER ALL SAID KITCHENWARE AND TABLEWARE TO AVOID DUST ACCUMULATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST OFF OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE OPENING ABOVE THE DISHWARE STORAGE RACK NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE THE KITCHENWARE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT DUST BUILD-UP UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, FILTERS, AND LIGHT BULB SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID VENTILATION SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN IT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED TWO BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−22 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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