What is Favorite Cafe's health inspection score?

Favorite Cafe 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 Favorite Cafe last inspected?

Favorite Cafe was last inspected on November 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Favorite Cafe have?

Favorite Cafe has 10 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Favorite Cafe safe to eat at?

Favorite Cafe 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 Favorite Cafe serve?

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

Official Health Record

Favorite Cafe

Name: Favorite Cafe
Address: 3256 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 80

3256 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/3/2025

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Cafe•Lincoln Square

Ranked #209 of 448 in Lincoln SquareBetter than 68% of cafe restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Nov 3, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-20 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% 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.

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3256 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Canvass

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestOut of Business

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARD ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DIRTY STAND MIXER AND PREP CUTTING BOARD ALL FROM PREVIOUS DAYS SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH DAY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN GARBAGE CAN AND MICROWAVE OVEN EXTREMELY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN MUST BE PAINTED/SEAL AND NON-ABSORBENT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR OUTDOOR AREA LEADING TO THE WASTE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DAMAGED CEILING IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE FLAT GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
BARTENDER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−20 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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