What is Sultan's's health inspection score?

Sultan's has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sultan's last inspected?

Sultan's was last inspected on November 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sultan's have?

Sultan's has 26 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sultan's safe to eat at?

Yes, Sultan's has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Sultan's serve?

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

Official Health Record

Sultan's

Name: Sultan's
Address: 2521 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 86

2521 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/5/2025

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0Excellent

American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #227 of 754 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Nov 5, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+8 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

2521 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Sep

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Dec

Apr 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

9 basic

Aug

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED NO LABELS IDENTIFYING THE NAME OF FOOD ITEMS AT THE BUFFET. MUST PROVIDE NAME OF FOOD.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED.

Base deductions−7 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High9 Basic

10 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLEAS AND REAR 3-COMPARMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AND MUST MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PIPES ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S PERSNAL BELONGINGS STORE UNDERNEATHFOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A DESIGNATED AREA.

Base deductions−28 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN BACK PREP AREA, FRONT LINE AND BASEMENT PREPAREA WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH TO SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED MICROWAVE AT FRONT LINE NOT CLEAN AND MISSING PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE PLATE OR THROW AWAY UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DUST ON WALL ABOVE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PERSON IN CHARGE WHO HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Dec 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND RAW EGGS(150 EACH) INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 52.5F.OTHER FOODS STORED IN ICE WITH ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OD 41F AND BELOW. EGGS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 7,VALUE 50

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−7 pts

Oct 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
4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT THE REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
DRY FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN PLASTIC CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON WALLS.REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ACCORDING TO SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−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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