What is Dairy Queen Brazer's health inspection score?

Dairy Queen Brazer has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dairy Queen Brazer last inspected?

Dairy Queen Brazer was last inspected on July 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dairy Queen Brazer have?

Dairy Queen Brazer has 12 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dairy Queen Brazer safe to eat at?

Yes, Dairy Queen Brazer has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Dairy Queen Brazer serve?

Dairy Queen Brazer serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Dairy Queen Brazer

Name: Dairy Queen Brazer
Address: 5636 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, 60634
Rating: 92

5636 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jul 25, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.4

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

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

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 88/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (92/100) 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.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jun

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Jul

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED PACKAGED CAKES AND ICE CREAM IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT CUSTOMER AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE A LABEL WITH NAME OF BUSINESS, NAME OF FOOD, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY AND ANY ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.

Base deductions−5 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

74/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED OPEN CUP WITH SODA POP INSIDE ON PREP COUNTER IN FRONT. MUST DRINK IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF TOPPINGS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER FOR ICE CREAM AT FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE A LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED 2 FOOD EMPLOYEES WEARING VISORS WITHOUT A HAIRNET. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE ON RIGHT SIDE OF WALL NEXT TO COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-7-2023, REPORT #2576948. #58- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−21 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FLOORS.

Base deductions−4 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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