What is J & N Inc's health inspection score?

J & N Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 71 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was J & N Inc last inspected?

J & N Inc was last inspected on March 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does J & N Inc have?

J & N Inc has 15 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is J & N Inc safe to eat at?

J & N Inc has a good safety record with a score of 71/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does J & N Inc serve?

J & N Inc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

J & N Inc

Name: J & N Inc
Address: 301-305 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60661
Rating: 71

301-305 S HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Good

American•West Loop

Ranked #714 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Mar 25, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+13 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

301-305 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60661

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Mar

Jul 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Mar 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
Mop sink installed next to prep table in basement's prep kitchen. Instructed to install a barrier in between.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
Unable to locate backflow device for basement's Ice maker. Instructed to expose.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

57/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager present on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, deli...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
No food probe thermometer available in facility, Instructed manager to obtain for proper reheating and cooking temperature monitoring, priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
Food handler not wearing hair restraints in prep kitchen, instructed to wear.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
Knives in-use wedged between 2 prep cooler at main kitchen, instructed to place knives on a clean surface.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
Ice scoop placed on top of ice cubes at coffee/smoothie station, instructed to keep off cubes.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
No irreversible high temp dish machine thermometer, no heat strips on site, instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 23

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FACUET BEHIND THE SMOOTHIE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE ONLY HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH AREA TO BE BLOCKED WITH A NEW OVEN AND UNACCESSIBLE FOR USE. ALSO, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING THEIR HANDS AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO THE HAND SINK BEING BLOCKED. THE OWNER AND EMPLOYEES REMOVED THE UNUSED OVEN IN FRONT OF THE HAND SINK DURING THE INSPECTION TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−8 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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