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Dim Dim Food Inc
2820-2822 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago 60616 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Jul 29, 2025
29
Inspections on record
14
Times passed
6
Times failed
Violations cited on Jul 29, 2025
- #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. 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.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONL
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
- #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2025 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 19, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 12, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 24, 2020 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 18, 2020 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 28, 2019 | Short Form Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 25, 2019 | Short Form Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 16, 2019 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 9, 2019 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 13, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 5, 2016 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 28, 2016 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 23, 2016 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 22, 2015 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 27, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 30, 2014 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 29, 2014 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 1, 2013 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 1, 2013 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 22, 2013 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 17, 2012 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 18, 2012 | Suspected Food Poisoning | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 7, 2011 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 25, 2011 | Short Form Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 15, 2011 | License Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 12, 2011 | License | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
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Dim Dim Food Inc — questions
- Did Dim Dim Food Inc pass its last health inspection?
- Dim Dim Food Inc at 2820-2822 S Wentworth Ave was inspected on Jul 29, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 29 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
- What violations were cited at Dim Dim Food Inc?
- The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FRO
- 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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