D and D Fresh Food
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
64
Score
Across the available record, D and D Fresh Food has six inspections on file, the first dated 2020. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 9, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
D and D Fresh Food's latest score of 64 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS BEHIND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS AND OPENINGS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USED
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Aug 26, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON SHELVING UNITS, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITAITON ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS BEHIND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS AND OPENINGS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USED
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 5, 2021
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH A BROKEN GASKET SEAL ON THE OPENING OF THE RIGHT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MICROWAVE IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY VERY DIRTY AND WITH BURN DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVEDS THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND UNDER THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT (SHELVING,REFRIGERATORS) WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS COOKED AND SURFACES AROUND HOOD UNIT.
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Sep 28, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE PEST ACTIVITY AND INSECTS. APPROX 20-30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR OFFICE, IN THE TOILET ROOM, AND IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR THE THREE COMP SINK ON THE WALLS, TABLE AND THE HOT UNIT IN THE REAR THAT HELD THE RICE. APPROX 10-15 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE HALL LEADING TO THE REAR NEXT TO THE SHELVING UNIT. ANOTHER 10 IN THE HOT HEATER UNIT ROOM ON TOP OF THE UNIT AND ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COME OUT AND SERVICE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE BEFORE RETURN DATE OF 10/05/2021 CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH A BROKEN GASKET SEAL ON THE OPENING OF THE RIGHT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MICROWAVE IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY VERY DIRTY AND WITH BURN DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVEDS THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND UNDER THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT (SHELVING,REFRIGERATORS) WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLD UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF ALL UNITS.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, STAINS AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FROM FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA TO THE BACK OF THE FACILITY.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL COVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MISSING OR DAMAGED LEAVING MORE THAN AN INCH GAP UNDER WALL EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS COOKED AND SURFACES AROUND HOOD UNIT.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE COPY ON SITE.
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Jan 14, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND HAVE CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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82
Aug 18, 2020
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was D and D Fresh Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at D and D Fresh Food on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at D and D Fresh Food?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at D and D Fresh Food.
Has D and D Fresh Food's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at D and D Fresh Food have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at D and D Fresh Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is D and D Fresh Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, D and D Fresh Food is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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