What is Rasmos's health inspection score?

Rasmos has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rasmos last inspected?

Rasmos was last inspected on June 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rasmos have?

Rasmos has 14 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rasmos safe to eat at?

Rasmos has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Rasmos serve?

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

Official Health Record

Rasmos

Name: Rasmos
Address: 4788 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, 60630
Rating: 80

4788 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Jun 24, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+9 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.

Location

4788 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60630

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Oct 2023

1 inspections

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov

Jul 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

5 intermediate

Aug 2024

1 inspections

Aug

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Non-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
LABEL FOOD IN CONTAINERS WITH A COMMON NAME:FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
HOT WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN NEED TO BE REPAIRED,TOO LOOSE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
DOOR AT MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.REPAIR ISSUE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SEAL FLOOR TILES AT BAR AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENTI MATERIAL

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High5 Med

7 total1 risk factor

50/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT RESTROOM WASHBOWL SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THEREMOMETER ON SITE A TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACFT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND COOK LINE IN REAR PREP AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 20 FLIES NEAR NON-FUNCTIONING COOLER AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, REMOVE FLIES AND DROPPINGS, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SMALL GAPS ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING EXTERIOR DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Base deductions−4 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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