What is Cafe Utjeha, Inc.'s health inspection score?

Cafe Utjeha, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 31 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cafe Utjeha, Inc. last inspected?

Cafe Utjeha, Inc. was last inspected on November 26, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cafe Utjeha, Inc. have?

Cafe Utjeha, Inc. has 11 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cafe Utjeha, Inc. safe to eat at?

Cafe Utjeha, Inc. has a safety score of 31/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Cafe Utjeha, Inc.

Name: Cafe Utjeha, Inc.
Address: 5350 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 31

5350 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/26/2025

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0Poor

Lincoln Square

Ranked #346 of 447 in Lincoln Square

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Nov 26, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-69

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 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.

Location

5350 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Canvass

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

4 High7 Basic

11 total3 risk factors

31/100inspection score

−54 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
NOTED EMPLOYEE EATING AND DRINKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST NOT EAT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ALL BEVERAGES MUST BE IN A COVERED CONTAINER.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
SOME AREAS IN THE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST NOT STORE ANY UTENSILS, WATER PITCHERS, EQUIPMENT NEXT TO OR SURROUNDING THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
TOP WOODEN PORTION OF THE WOOD COUNTER/PREP SURFACE IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING DAMAGED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE TOP PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH A HOSE ATTACHED. MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
62COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE−2
NOTED FIVE, DIRTY WITH ASH, ASHTRAYS IN THE REAR ENCLOSED DINING ROOM OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED OWNER THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED INSIDE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020 (C)

Base deductions−54 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 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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