What is Al-diar Restaurant's health inspection score?

Al-diar Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 60 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Al-diar Restaurant last inspected?

Al-diar Restaurant was last inspected on August 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Al-diar Restaurant have?

Al-diar Restaurant has 34 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Al-diar Restaurant safe to eat at?

Al-diar Restaurant has a safety score of 60/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Al-diar Restaurant

Name: Al-diar Restaurant
Address: 939 N ORLEANS ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 60

939 N ORLEANS ST, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Fair

Old Town

Ranked #274 of 354 in Old Town

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Aug 19, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.9

Avg Violations

8 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

-69

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-12 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 31/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (60/100) 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

939 N ORLEANS ST, Chicago, IL 60610

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

2 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Sep

Jul 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Feb

Jul 2025

2 inspections

7 high priority

3 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 basic

Aug

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Recent Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Aug 25

Recent Inspection InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

58/100inspection score

−32 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
STILL NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED A PREP TABLE WITH 2 BLENDERS CONNECTED AND KNIVES WITH NO HAND WASH SINK, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, PREP SINK OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE FROM THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED USED TO LINE FOIL PAPER USED FOR LINING OF SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

58/100inspection score

−32 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 WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED A PREP TABLE WITH 2 BLENDERS CONNECTED AND KNIVES WITH NO HAND WASH SINK, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, PREP SINK OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE FROM THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED USED TO LINE FOIL PAPER USED FOR LINING OF SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionFail

4 High2 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

46/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 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 WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED A PREP TABLE WITH 2 BLENDERS CONNECTED AND KNIVES WITH NO HAND WASH SINK, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, PREP SINK OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE FROM THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NO SANITIZER WAS USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED USED TO LINE FOIL PAPER USED FOR LINING OF SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 49, 55, 56, 58 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2611662 DATED 2/4/2025 NOT CORRECTED:- --49)--4-601.11(C): (C) OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE SLIDING DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF UNIT AND INSIDE THE TRACKS OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 49)--4-602.13:OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY. 55)--6-501.114: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF MATERIALS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE REAR BOILER/FURNACE ROOM, THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA CASH REGISTER AND THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA BACK BY THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS. 55)--6-501.12: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND

Base deductions−44 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE SLIDING DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF UNIT AND INSIDE THE TRACKS OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF MATERIALS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE REAR BOILER/FURNACE ROOM, THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA CASH REGISTER AND THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA BACK BY THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HOLE AT THE PIPING AT THE WALL BEHIND THE REACH IN SLIDING DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ANY AND ALL HOLES THAT COULD POSSIBLY ALLOW PEST AND OR INSECTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE EDGE OF THE WALLS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR FOOD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE COOKING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA JUST LEFT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Sep 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATIONS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 23

License InspectionFail

4 High1 Med2 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

41/100inspection score

−49 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA AND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK TO VIEW WITH THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATIONS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−49 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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