What is Desert Hawk's health inspection score?

Desert Hawk has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Desert Hawk last inspected?

Desert Hawk was last inspected on January 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Desert Hawk have?

Desert Hawk has 10 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Desert Hawk safe to eat at?

Yes, Desert Hawk has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Desert Hawk serve?

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

Official Health Record

Desert Hawk

Name: Desert Hawk
Address: 2049 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 86

2049 W DIVISION ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/13/2025

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0Excellent

American•Wicker Park

Ranked #143 of 583 in Wicker ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jan 13, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

17 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

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 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

+4 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.

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2049 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

6 basic

Jun

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Dec 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Dec

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection1 License

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WITH A WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE OF 78 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A MINIMUM WASH TEMPERATURE OF 120 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED NOT FOR USE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE IN BAR AREA NOT IN WORKING ORDER. DISH MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED. THE MANAGER STATED THAT A SERVICE TICKET WAS IN FOR THE DISH MACHINE, AND A TECHNICIAN WOULD REPAIR IT. THE FACILITY WAS NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High6 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

63/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE ON SITE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT AL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR AND IN 1 OF 2 WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF GLASSWARE STORED ON THE REAR PORCH. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR MISSING FOOT PEDAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED NONFUNCTIONING COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND 2 NONWORKING COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ALL LIGHTBULBS IN THE HOOD NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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