What is Dastarkhwan's health inspection score?

Dastarkhwan has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dastarkhwan last inspected?

Dastarkhwan was last inspected on April 14, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dastarkhwan have?

Dastarkhwan has 41 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dastarkhwan safe to eat at?

Dastarkhwan has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Dastarkhwan serve?

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

Official Health Record

Dastarkhwan

Name: Dastarkhwan
Address: 6418 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60645
Rating: 78

6418 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/14/2026

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American•West Ridge

Ranked #16 of 26 in West RidgeBetter than 22% of american restaurants

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9 inspections

Last: Apr 14, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

4.6

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-19 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-23 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 81/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (78/100) 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

Oct 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Oct

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jun

Oct 2025

3 inspections

4 high priority

5 intermediate

12 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

Mar

Apr 2026

1 inspections

7 intermediate

Inspection History

9 records on file

3 Complaint2 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

7 Med

7 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−35 pts

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL NEAR RESTROOM, ON FLOOR AND WALL IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, AND ON FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS MORE SERVICES ARE NEEDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FACILITY MAKING FOOD DURING REVOCATION OF THE FOOD LICENSE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. PRIORIRTY FOUNDATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING, DAMAGED, AND STAINED CEILING TILE PANELS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA TILES PORUS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Base deductions−9 pts

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionFail

4 High4 Med10 Basic

18 total2 risk factors

10/100inspection score

−80 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK, RICE, CHICKEN, SOUP, GRAVY, ETC) WERE BEING PREPARED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER,, ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:50 PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
13FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED−10
OBSERVED LIVE INSECTS, ROACHES AND SMALL FLIES IN DRY FOOD PRODUCTS (FLOUR, RICE, AND SUGAR.) PERSON IN CHARGE IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE DISCARD OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-40-050(A) CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER TO BE IMPROPER RICE 50F, BEEF 48F, PORK 68F, CHICKEN 58.3F, SOUP 57F, GRAVY 48F, ETC. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $450.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMSIES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 20 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION IN REAR RESTROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT LIVE ROACHES AND LIVE RATS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, MAIN PREP AREA ON FLOOR, ON ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BREAKER, ON WALLS, BOXES, FLOORS AND MILK CRATES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS IN MAIN PREP AREA BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COLD-HOLD UNITS AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED PANS BEING WASHED IN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY. COMPARTMENTS NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO FIT PANS INSIDE. ALSO, SINK NOT PROPERLY SET-UP FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING DISHES. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ATTEMPT TO WASH DISH IN HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT DISHES USED ON PREMISES MUST BE SMALL ENOUGH TO BE SUBMERGED THE BASIN IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO INSTRUCTED THAT DISHES MUST ONLY BE WASHED IN PROPERLY SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PREPARED FOR WASHING, RINSING AND, SANITZING. HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE USED FOR WASHING HANDS ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-025
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN MAIN PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THREE-COMPARMENT SINK AT 96 DEGREES F AND UTILITY SINK 82 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WATER AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK SHALL BE AT LEAST 110 DEGREES F FOR PROPER WAREWASHING AND SANITIZING AND UTILITY SINK MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORTY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING. ALL THREE-COMPARTMENTS IN DISREPAIR. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING AT THREE-COMPARTMENT LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING, DAMAGED, AND STAINED CEILING TILE PANELS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA TILES PORUS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, WAREWASHING, AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS REAR DRY SYORAGE AREA FLOOR ARE HEAVILY SCORED AND PORUS; FACILITY MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND 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.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−80 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
REAR STORAGE ROOM STAND UP REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50.0 F. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN, BUTTER, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR SAID COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED BY CDPH.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 50.0 F AND 61.0 F INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER AT REAR STORAGE ROOM- COOKED CHICKEN, GOAT, MILK AND BUTTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE 41.0 FOR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. DISCARDED FOOD WEIGHT-35 LBS, VALUED AT $600.00.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA SINK, PREP AREA SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND PREP TABLE TOPS. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 65.0 F AND 67.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE A MINIMAL 110.0 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT MINIMUM 100.0 F AT ALL OTHER SINKS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GRIME BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL CORNERS.

Base deductions−21 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
STAND UP 2-DOOR PREP COOLER (COMMANDER COOLER NAME) DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOODS SOLD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS ON TOP OF FRONT COUNTER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL SAID FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF FOOD AND ALL INGREDIENTS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
STAND UP 2-DOOR PREP COOLER (COMMANDER COOLER NAME) DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING BY HOT WATER HANDLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−17 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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