What is Cafe Prague's health inspection score?

Cafe Prague has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cafe Prague last inspected?

Cafe Prague was last inspected on June 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cafe Prague have?

Cafe Prague has 17 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cafe Prague safe to eat at?

Yes, Cafe Prague has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Cafe Prague serve?

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

Official Health Record

Cafe Prague

Name: Cafe Prague
Address: 6710-6712 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, 60634
Rating: 86

6710-6712 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

Cafe•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 88% of cafe restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Jun 17, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.1

Avg Violations

10 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

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+12 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

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

6710-6712 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL 60634

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

3 basic

Aug

Sep 2023

1 inspections

Oct 2023

1 inspections

4 high priority

2 basic

Oct

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

May 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

May

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

8 records on file

5 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11// OBSERVED SEVERAL PREP TABLE SHELVES, RACKS AND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. USE PROPER SHELF LINERS THAT ARE NON-POROUS AND SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP COOLERS WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN/SANITIZE, SAND AND RESEAL OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED FRONT BAR HAND-WASH SINK NOT REACHING MINIMUM TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. NOTED HOT WATER AT 92.8 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100�F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILDUP OF A PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR ICE CHUTE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE AND DRIPPING ON ICE STORED BELOW. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED DRY INGREDIENTS AND SEASONINGS IN KITCHEN STORED IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES ON ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL PREP TABLE SHELVES, RACKS AND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. USE PROPER SHELF LINERS THAT ARE NON-POROUS AND SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP COOLERS WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN/SANITIZE, SAND AND RESEAL OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−29 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High2 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

51/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER READING AT 0 PPM INSIDE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CHLORINE SANITIZER MUST READ AT LEAST 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON SITE. OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHOD BEING USED TO PRESERVE DUCK, RABBIT, CHICKEN AND BEEF ALL WHICH HAD DATES VARYING FROM 9/30 AND 10/1. MUST HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON SITE FROM CDPH WITH APPROVAL LETTER AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE APPROVED BY CDPH. REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHOD USED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−44 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-20-21 INSPECTION # 2522933. VIOLATION 51. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. VIOLATION 53.OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 53. OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 55.OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS NEAR THE OVEN AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS MENTIONED.

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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