What is Just A Dash Food Service Group's health inspection score?

Just A Dash Food Service Group has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Just A Dash Food Service Group last inspected?

Just A Dash Food Service Group was last inspected on July 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Just A Dash Food Service Group have?

Just A Dash Food Service Group has 18 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Just A Dash Food Service Group safe to eat at?

Just A Dash Food Service Group has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Just A Dash Food Service Group serve?

Just A Dash Food Service Group serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Just A Dash Food Service Group

Name: Just A Dash Food Service Group
Address: 8522 S LAFAYETTE AVE, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 81

8522 S LAFAYETTE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #511 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Jul 11, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

9 months 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+32 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

8522 S LAFAYETTE AVE, Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2024

1 inspections

5 high priority

9 basic

Oct

Nov 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Jul

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 License

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

License InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MINOR BUILD UP AT ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPLACE MISSING TOILET SEAT IN LAST STALL IN 1ST FL. GIRL'S (NORTH EAST) TOILET ROOM.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST REPLACE MISSING GARABGE CAN IN FIRST STALL IN 1ST FL. GIRL;S (NORTH EAST) TOILET ROOM
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

5 High9 Basic

14 total3 risk factors

17/100inspection score

−68 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TACO MEAT,CORN,MILK,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 HAND WASHING SINKS NOT OPERABLE IN KITCHEN WRAPPED WITH A PLASTIC BAG ENGINEER STATES THE PARTS HAVE BEEN ORDERED INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA/SERVING LINE FOR HAND WASHING.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER , NEXT TO 2- COMPARTMENT SINK & SERVING LINE MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK IN COOLER BROKEN SHELVING UNIT,GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT ON SERVING LINE OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN DOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNIT ON SERVING LINE,STEAMER SHELVING UNIT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPLACE MISSING TOILET SEAT IN LAST STALL IN 1ST FL. GIRL'S (NORTH EAST) TOILET ROOM.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST REPLACE MISSING GARABGE CAN IN FIRST STALL IN 1ST FL. GIRL;S (NORTH EAST) TOILET ROOM
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE CHEMICALS FROM FLOOR NEAR MOPSINK IN KITCHEN,MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN SERVING LINE OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN SPILL FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−68 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−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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