What is Diva Restaurant's health inspection score?

Diva Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Diva Restaurant last inspected?

Diva Restaurant was last inspected on February 26, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Diva Restaurant have?

Diva Restaurant has 42 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Diva Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, Diva Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Diva Restaurant serve?

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

Official Health Record

Diva Restaurant

Name: Diva Restaurant
Address: 3542 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 88

3542 N HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/26/2026

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0Excellent

American•Lakeview

Ranked #226 of 999 in LakeviewBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Feb 26, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

22%

Clean Rate

4.7

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 82/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (88/100) 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

Apr 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr

Jun 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

11 basic

Aug 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Aug

May 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Feb 2026

2 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Feb

Inspection History

9 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint3 Canvass2 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN REACH IN BEER COOLER AND REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 26

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2 LIVE ROACHES IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO HAND SINK. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/20/26.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APROX. 4 DEAD ROACHES IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD PEST AND CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN REACH IN BEER COOLER AND REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED NO LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHTING INTENSITY TO ENSURE VISIBILITY INSIDE DRY STORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−20 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS BUCKETS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT THE UPRIGHT TALL REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND CLEAN FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH MOP SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, ICE MACHINE AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLENA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

May 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN 2 DOOR REACH IN BLACK DOOR COOLER AT FRONT BAR: CREAM CHEESE AT 48.9F, FISH EGGS AT 49.1F, CRAB MEAT AT 49.1F, AND TUNA AT 50.1F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROX. 10 LBS WITH A $250 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED HANDLES OF STANDING COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN NEAR WOK STATION TO BE HEAVILY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL BROKEN EQUIPMENT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PRESENT ON THE UTILITY SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION FOR UTILITY SINK.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAK FROM DISLODGED DRAIN PIPE BELOW UTILITY SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE DISLODGED DRAIN PIPE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLAGE OF GREASE ON FLOOR AT CORNER OF OVEN AND BUILD UP OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNER BETWEEN STANDING FREEZER AND WOK STATION ON MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR BOTH MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE FOR EACH MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Base deductions−15 pts

Aug 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
MINERAL SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR OF ICE BIN PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
REMOVE DEAD SMALL ROACHES BETWEEN COOLERS AT BAR AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS, INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER . MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. REPAIR/REPLACE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
GREASE INSIDE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER AND INSIDE THE STOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
PIPE BY THE GREASE TRAP IS LEAKING,UNDER DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.

Base deductions−25 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med6 Basic

9 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED PREP/DISHROOM. ONE HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT PREP AREA HOWEVER IS AWKWARD TO REACH FOR HANDWASHING MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK, SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS AT MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
MINERAL SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR OF ICE BIN PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
REMOVE DEAD SMALL ROACHES BETWEEN COOLERS AT BAR AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. REPAIR/REPLACE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS, INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER . MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
GREASE INSIDE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER AND INSIDE THE STOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
PIPE BY THE GREASE TRAP IS LEAKING,UNDER DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE ICE MACHINE,SEAL BASEBOARD WALL TILES AT SAME AREA. CEMENT BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, NORTH-EAST CORNER ALONG BASEBOARD WALL UNEVEN,POROUS NOT CLEANABLE(EXCESS GRIMES AND GREASE ON IT)REMOVE PREPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Base deductions−37 pts

Apr 22

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED IN ONE OF TWO OF THE UNISEX RESTROOMS, THE HANDWASHING WATER PRESSURE WAS LOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

Base deductions−6 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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