What is Plenty Goods's health inspection score?

Plenty Goods has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Plenty Goods last inspected?

Plenty Goods was last inspected on March 17, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Plenty Goods have?

Plenty Goods has 24 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Plenty Goods safe to eat at?

Plenty Goods has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Plenty Goods serve?

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

Official Health Record

Plenty Goods

Name: Plenty Goods
Address: 1000 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 79

1000 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/17/2026

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American•Wicker Park

Ranked #284 of 579 in Wicker ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Mar 17, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

1 month 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 condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

13x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-36

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 64/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (79/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

1000 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2023

1 inspections

Jul

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Dec

Jan 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

12 basic

Dec

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 License

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High3 Med

4 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN A NEWLY CONSTRUCTED COFFEE PREP AREA LOCATED IN DINING AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP& TOWELS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT REAR PREP AREA THAT LEADS TO CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM TO PREVENT ENTRY INTO PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR POST A NOTICE STATING NO PUBLIC TOILETROOM .A BARRIER AROUND COFFEE MACHINE AND CUPS AT COUNTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND STANDING WATER,DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET,UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ALONG WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Violation Codes: 6-201.17 MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Violation Codes: 6-501.16 MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS FROM MOP BUCKET.

Base deductions−22 pts

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN A NEWLY CONSTRUCTED COFFEE PREP AREA LOCATED IN DINING AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP& TOWELS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT REAR PREP AREA THAT LEADS TO CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM TO PREVENT ENTRY INTO PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR POST A NOTICE STATING NO PUBLIC TOILETROOM .A BARRIER AROUND COFFEE MACHINE AND CUPS AT COUNTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND STANDING WATER,DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET,UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ALONG WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS FROM MOP BUCKET.

Base deductions−22 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT HOT WATER. HOT WATER MAY STILL REACH AND FILL ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS VIA SPRAYER NOZZLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO FAUCET.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND SOIL BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

License InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 3 DOOR "LOW BOY" COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN EITHER UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jul 23

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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