What is The Sit Down's health inspection score?

The Sit Down has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Sit Down last inspected?

The Sit Down was last inspected on April 29, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Sit Down have?

The Sit Down has 7 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Sit Down safe to eat at?

Yes, The Sit Down has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does The Sit Down serve?

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

Official Health Record

The Sit Down

Name: The Sit Down
Address: 1312 E 53RD ST, Chicago, 60615
Rating: 88

1312 E 53RD ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Hyde Park

Ranked #37 of 245 in Hyde ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Apr 29, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

1.4

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

Latest

100% weight

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

1312 E 53RD ST, Chicago, IL 60615

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

Nov

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

Feb

Dec 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Canvass

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE: FRONT KITCHEN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE REAR WALK IN COOLERS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE WAITRESS STATION AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A FEW CEILING TILE IN THE DINING AREA IN POOR (WATER DAMAGE). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SMALL AMOUNT OF BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALLS AT OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.

Base deductions−10 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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