What is D&d Express Restaurant's health inspection score?

D&d Express Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was D&d Express Restaurant last inspected?

D&d Express Restaurant was last inspected on December 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does D&d Express Restaurant have?

D&d Express Restaurant has 13 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is D&d Express Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, D&d Express Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

D&d Express Restaurant

Name: D&d Express Restaurant
Address: 2520 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 94

2520 S HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/3/2025

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0Excellent

Pilsen

Ranked #57 of 406 in Pilsen

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Dec 3, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

60%

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+13 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.

Location

2520 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2024

2 inspections

Sep

Jun 2025

2 inspections

4 intermediate

9 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

Dec

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 License

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5.205.15 THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

4 Med8 Basic

12 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
FROZEN SHRIMP IN A BOWL IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, MICROWAVE OR IN COOLER. MAINTAIN PROPER THAWING.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
SMALL/LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES. 2O IN THE FRYERS, 40 BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, 20 AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, 20 UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS, AND 40 AROUND THE FREEZERS/COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FLY STRIP HANGING IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CONFINE STRIPS FROM PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS. MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH RODENT DROPPINGS, GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT, FLOUR, STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
STAFF TOILET ROOM SINK AND TOILET INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACES NEED EXTREME DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET/SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AND WALK IN COOLER, AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT, GREASE, FOOD, DROPPINGS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM FLOORS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AND WALK IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR A BRIGHTER RESULT FOR ADEQUATE COOKING AND CLEANING. MAINTAIN SAME.

Base deductions−36 pts

Sep 24

License InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 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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