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Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Dawson

730-736 W Grand Ave, Chicago 60654 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Mar 3, 2026

24

Inspections on record

9

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 3, 2026

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT DUMP SINKS IN 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FROM NONHANDWASHING SINKS.
  2. #29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON SITE WITHOUT LOGS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LOGS ON SITE FOR A MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS POST PRODUCTION AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  3. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Mar 3, 2026CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 19, 2026Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Feb 6, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2025Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
May 7, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 15, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 10, 2024Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Apr 17, 2023ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2023ComplaintNot ReadyRisk 1 (High)
Jan 4, 2023ComplaintNot ReadyRisk 1 (High)
Jun 21, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 8, 2022Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Oct 6, 2020CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 31, 2019CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 6, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 28, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 22, 2017CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jul 20, 2016Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 7, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 27, 2016CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Feb 17, 2015ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 19, 2014CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 11, 2013ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 8, 2013LicensePassRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Dawson — questions

Did Dawson pass its last health inspection?
Dawson at 730-736 W Grand Ave was inspected on Mar 3, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Dawson?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT DUMP SINKS IN 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FROM NONHANDWASHING SINKS.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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