What is Ceres' Table's health inspection score?

Ceres' Table has a SafeDine safety score of 67 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ceres' Table last inspected?

Ceres' Table was last inspected on October 13, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ceres' Table have?

Ceres' Table has 15 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ceres' Table safe to eat at?

Ceres' Table has a safety score of 67/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Ceres' Table serve?

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

Official Health Record

Ceres' Table

Name: Ceres' Table
Address: 3124 N BROADWAY, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 67

3124 N BROADWAY , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/13/2023

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0Fair

American•Lakeview

Ranked #712 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Oct 13, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

60%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

30 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-33

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 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

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

100

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

3124 N BROADWAY , Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

Sep

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

5 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

Apr

May 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

7 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

Oct

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass2 Complaint1 Non-Inspection

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High7 Basic

8 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
WE OBSERVED THREE PREP COOLERS(TWO IN THE KITCHEN,ONE IN PIZZA PREP AREA)NOT IN WORKING CONDITION,NOT TURNED ON,NO FOOD INSIDE UNITS..MANAGER STATED IT BROKE YESTERDAY. ALL THE UNIT ARE TAGGED" HELD FOR INSPECTION" PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
CLEAN UTENSILS STORED ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER,0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. TECHNICIAN WAS CALLED BY THE MANAGER,BY 11:00AM ISSUED WAS REPAIRED.PRESENTLY MACHINE MAINTAIN TEMP OF 100ppm. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA SLOWLY DRAINING.REPAIR ISSUE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

Base deductions−24 pts

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High5 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

60/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOORS AND DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE, AND REPLACEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED WATER DRIPPING FROM THE CEILING IN THE DINING AREA ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CRACKS ON THE FLOOR BY THE COOKING STOVE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE FRONT BAR AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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