What is Northern City Inc.'s health inspection score?

Northern City Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Northern City Inc. last inspected?

Northern City Inc. was last inspected on November 10, 2022. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Northern City Inc. have?

Northern City Inc. has 19 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Northern City Inc. safe to eat at?

Northern City Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Northern City Inc. serve?

Northern City Inc. serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Northern City Inc.

Name: Northern City Inc.
Address: 742 W 31ST ST, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 74

742 W 31ST ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/10/2022

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0Good

American•Chinatown

Ranked #315 of 459 in ChinatownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Nov 10, 2022

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

6.3

Avg Violations

42 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

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

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+23 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 70/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (74/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

742 W 31ST ST , Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

9 basic

Aug

Sep 2022

1 inspections

8 basic

Nov 2022

1 inspections

Nov

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MAY NOT USE GROCERY BAGS TO STORE OPEN FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZER OR REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
ALL IN USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER WHEN NOT IN USE. ALL KNIVES MUST BE IN KNIFE HOLDER NOT BETWEEN REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND BUILD UP. THE SIDES OF EQUIPMENT, TABLE LEGS AND HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS UNDER ALL SHELVES AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High9 Basic

11 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HANDSINK LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF HAND DRYING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON TO ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE THE USE OF THE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MAY NOT USE GROCERY BAGS TO STORE OPEN FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZER OR REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
ALL IN USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER WHEN NOT IN USE. ALL KNIVES MUST BE IN KNIFE HOLDER NOT BETWEEN REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND BUILD UP. THE SIDES OF EQUIPMENT, TABLE LEGS AND HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP TO TOP AND SIDES OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS UNDER ALL SHELVES AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−38 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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