What is Green Dragon's health inspection score?

Green Dragon has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Green Dragon last inspected?

Green Dragon was last inspected on March 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Green Dragon have?

Green Dragon has 11 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Green Dragon safe to eat at?

Yes, Green Dragon has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Green Dragon serve?

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

Official Health Record

Green Dragon

Name: Green Dragon
Address: 2255-2257 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, 60612
Rating: 85

2255-2257 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/19/2025

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0Excellent

American•Near West Side

Ranked #97 of 198 in Near West SideBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Mar 19, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

6 basic

Mar

Mar 2025

2 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES FOR FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 SEAL THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE MOP CLOSET.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 24

License InspectionFail

3 High4 Basic

7 total3 risk factors

47/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES WERE PROVIDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES FOR FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SEAL THE WALLS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE MOP CLOSET.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS MISSING THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−38 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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