What is Alice & Friends Vegan Kitchen's health inspection score?

Alice & Friends Vegan Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Alice & Friends Vegan Kitchen last inspected?

Alice & Friends Vegan Kitchen was last inspected on August 26, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Alice & Friends Vegan Kitchen have?

Alice & Friends Vegan Kitchen has 24 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Alice & Friends Vegan Kitchen safe to eat at?

Yes, Alice & Friends Vegan Kitchen has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Alice & Friends Vegan Kitchen

Name: Alice & Friends Vegan Kitchen
Address: 5812 N BROADWAY, Chicago, 60660
Rating: 87

5812 N BROADWAY, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

Edgewater

Ranked #57 of 237 in Edgewater

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Aug 26, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 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

5812 N BROADWAY, Chicago, IL 60660

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

8 basic

Oct

Nov 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

Apr

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Jul

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass2 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED KNOB TO TURN HOT WATER ON AND OFF MISSING UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT ALL HANDWASHINGS MUST BE INSTALLED AND PROPERLY FUNCTING WITH ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER AS NECESSSARY. MANAGER REPLACED KNOB ON SINK. HOT WATER NOW OPERATIONAL.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOO PREP COOLER AND UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionOut of Business

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR AND SOME OPEN GAPS ON THE TOP AND SIDES. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES OF THE SCREENED DOOR.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THE MAIN KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT WASH BASIN AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND ALSO THE MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK AND THE RIGHT SIDE PREP TABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED A RAW WOODEN FLOOR MOUNT ON WHEELS UNDER THE FLOOR STAND MIXER IN THE REAR PREP KITCHEN. MUST SEAL/PAINT TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED THE BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF A METAL PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST, MAKE SHELVING SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INOPERABLE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.EMPLOYEES USING THE TWO ADDITIONAL CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS AT THIS TIME.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP KITCHEN AND CEILING VENT SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED TILES AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE AS A VENT COVER.----NOTED A LARGE ROCK COVERING THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−21 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
: 4-903.11(A; C)-- ALL STORED-TO-GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. INCLUDING ITEMS INSIDE THE OUTDOOR STORAGE GARAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11-- MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS ON THE PREMISES. 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF REPAIR, SINK WALL MOUNTING, PROPS, LEGS FOR ANY SINKS, OR DOORWAY THRESHOLD OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL CONSTRUCTED MATERIALS FOR ALL SINKS AND DOORWAYS THROUGHOUT MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
: 4-602.13---WALK-IN COOLER DOOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WERE DIRTY. ----- MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.-----RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE OUTDOOR GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11----- WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND TILES REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE MUST BE REPLACED. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS. -----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR BASEBOARDS. IT MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High8 Basic

9 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
SOME AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS NOTED IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN CRACKED LIDS. MUST REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF REPAIR, SINK WALL MOUNTING, PROPS, LEGS FOR ANY SINKS, OR DOORWAY THRESHOLD OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL CONSTRUCTED MATERIALS FOR ALL SINKS AND DOORWAYS THROUGHOUT MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS ON THE PREMISES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
PLASTIC PLUMBING ATTACHMENTS FOR WASTE WATER DRAINAGE FROM THE DISH MACHINE TO THE PLUMBING OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WERE FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY.---WALK-IN COOLER DOOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WERE DIRTY. ----- MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF BOTH OVENS THE EXCESSIVE BURNT FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS UNDER THE DISHWASHING THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY.----KITCHEN COOKS LINE EXIT DOOR IS EXTREMELY DIRTY.---DIRTY WALL VENT NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER FANS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.-----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND TILES REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE MUST BE REPLACED. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS. -----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR BASEBOARDS. IT MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8-3-21 REPORT # 2523564 NOT CORRECTED #37- FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE. ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−26 pts

Oct 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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