What is Dearly Beloved Chicago's health inspection score?

Dearly Beloved Chicago has a SafeDine safety score of 41 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dearly Beloved Chicago last inspected?

Dearly Beloved Chicago was last inspected on August 28, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dearly Beloved Chicago have?

Dearly Beloved Chicago has 21 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dearly Beloved Chicago safe to eat at?

Dearly Beloved Chicago has a safety score of 41/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Dearly Beloved Chicago

Name: Dearly Beloved Chicago
Address: 900 N FRANKLIN ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 41

900 N FRANKLIN ST, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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Ranked #299 of 367 in Old Town

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5 inspections

Last: Aug 28, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

4.2

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-59

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-27 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-7 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.

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900 N FRANKLIN ST, Chicago, IL 60610

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Violation Timeline

May 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

May

May 2025

1 inspections

Aug 2025

3 inspections

10 high priority

5 basic

Aug

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass2 Non-Inspection1 License

Aug 25

Canvass Re-Inspection 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
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.HOWEVER NO FOOD IS PREPARED AND/OR SERVED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED WHERE NECESSARY.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON THE LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−34 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

7 High3 Basic

10 total

24/100inspection score

−76 pts

High Priority (7)

−70 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASH SINKS OF THE PREP AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED WHERE NECESSARY.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE KITCHEN, PREP AREA, AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED, AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED A THICK, BLACK, AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE THE ICE MACHINE UNTIL THE EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED: THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING WASHING MACHINE IN USE IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. NO FOOD OR VACUUM PACKAGED ITEMS NOTE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENTTO REMOVE THE VACUUM SEALER AND NOT TO USE UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON THE LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA.

Base deductions−76 pts

Aug 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

License InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLUMBER'S PUTTY AROUND DRAINS IN INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLUMBLERS PUTTY, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED PLASTIC FILM ON UPPER WALL CABINETS NEXT TO HOOD NEAR COOKLINE, HOOD ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND BOOSTER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC FILM FROM SAID EQUIPMENT, FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF THREE EXTERIOR GREASE TRAPS LOCATED ON SOUTHSIDE OF FACILITY. OBSERVED COVER LABELED EAST JORDAN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LID LABELED GREASE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF THREE EXTERIOR GREASE TRAPS LOCATED ON SOUTHSIDE OF FACILITY.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON FOUR WASHROOMS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON FOUR WASHROOM DOORS OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN SO THAT WASHROOM DOORS ARE SELF CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED NO MOP DRYING RACK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED NONFUNCTIONING GLASS WASHERS ATTACHED TO BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE NONFUNCTIONING GLASS WASHER ATTACHMENTS AND SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Base deductions−15 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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