What is Aloha Grill Hawaiian Bbq Inc.'s health inspection score?

Aloha Grill Hawaiian Bbq Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Aloha Grill Hawaiian Bbq Inc. last inspected?

Aloha Grill Hawaiian Bbq Inc. was last inspected on August 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Aloha Grill Hawaiian Bbq Inc. have?

Aloha Grill Hawaiian Bbq Inc. has 17 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Aloha Grill Hawaiian Bbq Inc. safe to eat at?

Yes, Aloha Grill Hawaiian Bbq Inc. has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Aloha Grill Hawaiian Bbq Inc. serve?

Aloha Grill Hawaiian Bbq Inc. serves BBQ cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Aloha Grill Hawaiian Bbq Inc.

Name: Aloha Grill Hawaiian Bbq Inc.
Address: 2534 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 94

2534 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

BBQ•Lincoln Park

Ranked #96 of 754 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 94% of bbq restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Aug 6, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

10x

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

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

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 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

2534 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2023

2 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Oct

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Aug

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHILEDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17-- EXCESSIVE GREASE WAS NOTED ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 6-201.11----DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 NEWLY CLEANED FLOORS IN SOME AREAS REVEALED BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND BULK CONTAINERS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17-- EXCESSIVE GREASE WAS NOTED ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 6-201.11----DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 NEWLY CLEANED FLOORS IN SOME AREAS REVEALED BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND BULK CONTAINERS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B:4)PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2554116 ON 4-8-22 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #47- BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR ISSUE. #55- EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS, GRIME, AND WATER UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
THE MENU DOES NOT HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES BY ASTERISK CUSTOMERS OF THE ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS WITH A REMINDER THAT CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED EGGS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. MUST BE PROVIDED ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE OR MATERIAL AS A LINER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTANT ON SEVERAL COOLER DOORS AND SIDES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PLASTIC.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE GREASE WAS NOTED ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL WALL-MOUNTED SIGNAGE AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK EXTREMELY SOILED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST REPLACE ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT CASHIER STATION AREA AND FRONT STORAGE WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENT COVER IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA ---DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2554116 ON 4-8-22 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #41- MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #47- BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR ISSUE. #48- 4-301.12: NOTED OVERSIZED LARGE POTS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A LARGE ENOUGH THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TO SUBMERGE POTS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE OR REMOVE SAID POTS. #55- EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS, GRIME, AND WATER UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58-NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON SITE. EXPIRED CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−22 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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