What is Couscous Restarurant's health inspection score?

Couscous Restarurant has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Couscous Restarurant last inspected?

Couscous Restarurant was last inspected on June 30, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Couscous Restarurant have?

Couscous Restarurant has 13 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Couscous Restarurant safe to eat at?

Couscous Restarurant has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Couscous Restarurant serve?

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

Official Health Record

Couscous Restarurant

Name: Couscous Restarurant
Address: 1445 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 72

1445 W TAYLOR ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 6/30/2023

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0Good

American•West Loop

Ranked #678 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jun 30, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

35 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

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

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 70/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (72/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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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1445 W TAYLOR ST , Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Apr

Jan 2023

2 inspections

10 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

Jun

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-306.11 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD BEING STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LIDS/COVERS. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM DUST, ETC.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD ON THE STOVE AND GRILL, INSIDE THE FRYER AND MICROWAVES, AND ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD ACCUMULATION INSIDE ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 FOUND POOR LIGHTING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionFail

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD BEING STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LIDS/COVERS. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM DUST, ETC.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED HEAVY RUST ON THE METAL SHELVING INSIDE THE COCA-COLA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND RUST FROM ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, CORROSION-RESISTANT, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD ON THE STOVE AND GRILL, INSIDE THE FRYER AND MICROWAVES, AND ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD ACCUMULATION INSIDE ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND POOR LIGHTING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/12/2022 REPORT #2554228 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-201.11) DETAILS CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON-SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12-OBSERVED FILTHY CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−14 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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