What is Sticky Rice's health inspection score?

Sticky Rice has a SafeDine safety score of 97 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sticky Rice last inspected?

Sticky Rice was last inspected on August 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sticky Rice have?

Sticky Rice has 34 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sticky Rice safe to eat at?

Yes, Sticky Rice has an excellent safety record with a score of 97/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Sticky Rice serve?

Sticky Rice serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sticky Rice

Name: Sticky Rice
Address: 4018 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 97

4018 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

American•North Center

Ranked #30 of 551 in North CenterBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Aug 11, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

4.9

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

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

-3

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

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

4018 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60618

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

3 intermediate

16 basic

Aug

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

Oct

Nov 2023

1 inspections

Aug 2024

1 inspections

Aug

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med8 Basic

12 total2 risk factors

44/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, SOUP, SALAD ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, CHILI PEPPER ETC) IN THE KITCHEN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON TOP AND BEHIND DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOPSINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNCESSARY ARTICLES (PILE OF WOOD) AND CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−46 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (2 CONTAINERS OF COOKED PORK)HELD INSIDE COOLER IN PREP AREA NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEARLY DATE MARK ALL REFRIGERATED,READY-TO-EAT (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.COS

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11--FOUND TORN DOOR GASKETS AT 2 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER, 2 DOOR COOLER IN DISH AREA, 2 DOOR FREEZER IN DISH AREA, AND IN FREEZER IN GARAGE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13--NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−9 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11--FOUND TORN DOOR GASKETS AT 2 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER, 2 DOOR COOLER IN DISH AREA, 2 DOOR FREEZER IN DISH AREA, AND IN FREEZER IN GARAGE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13--NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Med14 Basic

17 total

57/100inspection score

−43 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MULTIPLE COOLERS MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMTERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS STORED IN UNORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE CABINET NEXT TO COFFEE STATION. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS IN DISH AREA, BASEMENT ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF, AND IN FRONT FRONT BEVERAGE AREA INSIDE CABINETS. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15-20 SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND BASEMENT, NEAR GARBAGE CANS. ADVISED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (14)

−28 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON SHELF IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
FOUND PANS AND POTS STORED IN DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT DURING STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND COLOR CODED CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE, MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND MEAT IN GARAGE FREEZER STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND TORN DOOR GASKETS AT 2 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER, 2 DOOR COOLER IN DISH AREA, 2 DOOR FREEZER IN DISH AREA, AND IN FREEZER IN GARAGE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND CRACKED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA, AND FLOORS/WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT DISH AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND HOLES IN WALL IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE CABINET SHELVES IN BEVERAGE AREA, BROKEN DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS, MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−43 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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