What is Charcoal Delight Inc's health inspection score?

Charcoal Delight Inc 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 Charcoal Delight Inc last inspected?

Charcoal Delight Inc was last inspected on June 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Charcoal Delight Inc have?

Charcoal Delight Inc has 43 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Charcoal Delight Inc safe to eat at?

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

Official Health Record

Charcoal Delight Inc

Name: Charcoal Delight Inc
Address: 3139 W FOSTER AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 72

3139 W FOSTER AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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Lincoln Square

Ranked #278 of 447 in Lincoln Square

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jun 20, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.2

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

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

10x

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

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

3139 W FOSTER AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

18 basic

Jun

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul 2024

2 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Jul

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. TCS FOODS SUCH AS ROAST BEEF, READY TO EAT HAM AND PREPARED DAIRY BASED GYRO SAUCE. NO LABELS NOTED ON ANY FOODS. REVIEWED DATE LABEL REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT.FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR PREP SURFACES. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
REAR PREP TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2597380 ON 7-12-24 NOT CORRECTED. #36- 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE,ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. #58-: 2-102.13-- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE,ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE SANDWICH PREP LINE COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA AND AT REAR PREP AREA ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE,ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE SANDWICH PREP LINE COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA AND AT REAR PREP AREA ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED A MISSING LID ON THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A TIGHT FITTING LID TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF STAINS AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2573386 DATED:03/29/2023 #57--2-102.13: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−19 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG PREP AND COOKING AREAS INCLUDING UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AN MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD SPICES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAMES.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE OR PROVIDE MORE SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11 OBSERVED A DAMAGED GASKET AROUND THE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGH OUT THE FACILITY WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL RESIDUES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID SHELVING UNITS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17 OBSERVED CEILING VENTILATION COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17 OBSERVED IN THE WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE CONDENSER UNIT FROZEN WATER DROPLETS ABOVE STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED ON THE FLOORS AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 OBSERVED BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE GYROS MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Base deductions−21 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med10 Basic

13 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED IN FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD SPICES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAMES.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE OR PROVIDE MORE SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A DAMAGED GASKET AROUND THE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGH OUT THE FACILITY WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL RESIDUES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID SHELVING UNITS.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED A MISSING LID ON THE REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CEILING VENTILATION COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ON THE FLOORS AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED IN THE WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE CONDENSOR UNIT FROZEN WATER DROPLETS ABOVE STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE GYROS MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 2510720 ISSUED ON 06/03/2021: 57 - OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−40 pts

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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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