What is The Chicago Diner Inc's health inspection score?

The Chicago Diner Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 69 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Chicago Diner Inc last inspected?

The Chicago Diner Inc was last inspected on May 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Chicago Diner Inc have?

The Chicago Diner Inc has 19 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Chicago Diner Inc safe to eat at?

The Chicago Diner Inc has a safety score of 69/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

The Chicago Diner Inc

Name: The Chicago Diner Inc
Address: 3411 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 69

3411 N HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Fair

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Ranked #693 of 979 in Lakeview

Stable

4 inspections

Last: May 7, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-31

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-11 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 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

3411 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Apr

Apr 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

May

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND SINKS INSTRUCTING ALL EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD RODENT IN BASEMENT CORNER NEAR WATER HEATERS CAUGHT IN TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD OR TRAPPED RODENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN TIMELY MANNER. MANAGER REMOVED DEAD RODENT BY END OF INSPECTION.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BAGS OF ICE AND TWO BUCKETS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE EXTERIOR WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE THREE (3) DOOR COOLER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CREVICES ON THE TWO DOORS ON RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS FREE OF EXCESSIVRE DEBRIS BUILD UP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WRAPPED COOLER IN BLUE PLASTIC IN EXTERIOR PATIO/OUTSIDE OF REAR EXIT NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE NOT NECESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY OR STORE APPROPRIATELY.

Base deductions−21 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCUTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BAR 1-COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−16 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCUTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
GRILL REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.3 F, FOUND CHEESE AND BURGERS INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR GRILL REACH IN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 45.6 F AND 50 F INSIDE GRILL REACH IN COOLER- CHEESE, VEGGIE BURGERS, BEAN BURGERS AND BACON. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 16 LBS VALUED AT $250.00.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BAR 1-COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−31 pts

Apr 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
NOTED A NON-COMMERCIAL VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON-SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.THE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED TODAY
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
NOTED A NON-COMMENRCIAL VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE BUT NOT BEING USED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE MANAGER STATES THAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS VACUUM PACKAGED AT THE COMMENTARY LOCATED AT 7518 ST. LOIUS AVE IN SKOKIE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FROM PREMISE OR CONTACT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12 NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WERE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

Base deductions−24 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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