What is Doner 97's health inspection score?

Doner 97 has a SafeDine safety score of 68 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Doner 97 last inspected?

Doner 97 was last inspected on February 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Doner 97 have?

Doner 97 has 15 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Doner 97 safe to eat at?

Doner 97 has a safety score of 68/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Doner 97 serve?

Doner 97 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Doner 97

Name: Doner 97
Address: 2435 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 68

2435 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/13/2025

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0Fair

American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #519 of 754 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Feb 13, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-32

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+28 pts

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.

Location

2435 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2024

1 inspections

Jan

Feb 2024

1 inspections

Mar 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 basic

Mar

Feb 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass3 License

Feb 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 - OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA LOCATED ABOVE THE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT, AS WELL AS BOXES OF MEAT AND PRODUCE STORED ON THE FLOOR AND NOT ELEVATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING/ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

68/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND VOMIT KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED LARGE DEAD RAT/RODENT CAUGHT IN TRAP IN CLOSET ON RIGHT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR/FURNACE ROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/DISCARD ALL DEAD OR TRAPPED RODENTS OR PESTS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA LOCATED ABOVE THE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT, AS WELL AS BOXES OF MEAT AND PRODUCE STORED ON THE FLOOR AND NOT ELEVATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING/ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING ANY EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK FROM DRAIN OF RIGHT MOST BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CAUSING EXCESSIVE LEAKING ONTO FLOOR WHEN DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN DRAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OVERED BATHROOM ON SITE WITH NO COVERED TRASH AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN BATHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA LOCATED ABOVE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT TO BE DIRTY WITH GRAINS AND LOOSE DEBRIS SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR OF EXCESSIVE GRAIN SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/08/2024, REPORT #2590698: #10) OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #55) OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. #58) OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−27 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 24

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High3 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

54/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. 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
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND VOMIT KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW DISHES TO AIR DRY AFTER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADRAINBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Feb 24

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

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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