What is Chant's health inspection score?

Chant has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chant last inspected?

Chant was last inspected on January 14, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chant have?

Chant has 24 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chant safe to eat at?

Chant has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Chant serve?

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

Official Health Record

Chant

Name: Chant
Address: 1509 E 53RD ST, Chicago, 60615
Rating: 76

1509 E 53RD ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/14/2026

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0Good

American•Hyde Park

Ranked #114 of 245 in Hyde ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Jan 14, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-5 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

1509 E 53RD ST, Chicago, IL 60615

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct

Jul 2023

2 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

Sep

Mar 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan

Jan 2026

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection5 Complaint1 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE

Base deductions−19 pts

Jan 26

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES. ADVISED MANAGER ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Base deductions−24 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVING. ALSO CLEAN AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM CORNERS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 23

Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND ASTERICK IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, OR COOKED TO ORDERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ADD ASTERICK AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BOOTHS IN DINING AREA. OBSERVED 75 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BOTH BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS ON SHELVING AND FLOORS.OBSERVED 1 LARGE LIVE AND 1 SMALL LIVE ROACHES IN REAR BOOTH IN DINING AREA.OBSERVED 1 SMALL LIVE ROACH IN CREVICE UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE.OBSERVED 1 SMALL LIVE ROACH ON SHELF ON TABLE NEXT TO DISH MACHINE.OBSERVED 2 LARGE ROACHES CRAWLING ON SHOES IN BASEMENT. OBSEVED LARGE ROACH CRAWLING IN LOCKER IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED LARGE ROACH CRAWLING IN INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES FLYING AREA SHOES IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH FOOD RESIDUE ON TIP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES, PIPES AND INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF OVENS WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING IN PREP AREA WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WHEELS ON EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES AND LEGS OF PREP TABLES WITH FOOD AND GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, AND CORNERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD RESIDUE BUILDUP THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON LIGHT TRACKS IN MEN AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. OBSERVED DUST ON VENT COVER IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED FLOORS AND WALLS OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES AND FILTERS OF HOOD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

Oct 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND INADEQUATE TEMPS OF RAW MEAT AND FISH. FOUND 4LBS OF SALMON AT 54F, 4LBS OF CHICKEN BREAST AT 54.3F AND 6LBS OF CAT FISH AT 54F IN SAME COOLER. OTHER ITEMS IN COOLER WERE AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD OUT OF TEMP ITEMS VALUED AT $54.00 (14LBS TOTAL). PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE POTATO DICER ON WALL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−13 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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