What is Nepal House's health inspection score?

Nepal House has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Nepal House last inspected?

Nepal House was last inspected on January 29, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Nepal House have?

Nepal House has 35 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Nepal House safe to eat at?

Yes, Nepal House has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Nepal House serve?

Nepal House serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Nepal House

Name: Nepal House
Address: 1301 S Michigan AVE, Chicago, 60605
Rating: 87

1301 S Michigan AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/29/2026

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0Excellent

American•South Loop

Ranked #96 of 289 in South LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Jan 29, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+11 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

1301 S Michigan AVE, Chicago, IL 60605

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

May

Oct 2022

1 inspections

5 basic

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

May

May 2025

2 inspections

3 intermediate

10 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON SIDES OF STOVE AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING SURFACES WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING INSIDE OF CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICE CONTAINERS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−13 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEMS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, SOUP, ETC.) STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED REAR PREP REFRIGERATOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING INSIDE OF CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICE CONTAINERS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO THE ONE PRESENTED HAD EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−22 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
No discard date provided on cooked TCS foods ( rice, chicken... ) in walk-in cooler and held for than 24hrs, instructed to date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide more lights.
63REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN−2

Base deductions−9 pts

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE DRINK STATION HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING INSIDE OF CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICE CONTAINERS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED THE AREA AROUND THE HAND WASHING LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA SINK NEEDS TO BE RE-CAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−21 pts

Nov 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MILK CRATES MAY NOT BE USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, ALL OPEN FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 22

Complaint InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE OPEN FOR IS NOT ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR MEAT STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MILK CRATES MAY NOT BE USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, ALL OPEN FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
HANDSINK AT MAIN PREP LINE IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2555639 DATED MAY 11, 2022. #47 OBSERVED WORN GASKET IN 2 DOOR COMMERCIAL COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL GASKETS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. #55 FACILITY REAR PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND WALLS, UNDER EQUIPMENT (REACH IN COOLERS, FRYERS, GRILL, STOVE ETC) THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR CLOSET AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−10 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USE BARE HANDS TO PICK UP, CHOP, AND WRAP UP READY TO EAT PITA BREAD FOR CONSUMER CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD EMPLOYEES USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED CHICKEN IN DELI TOP COOLER RANGING IN TEMPERATURE FROM 45 F TO 54.3 F. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 4 POUNDS $25 OF CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOOD IS AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NON POTABLE WATER FROM PIPE CONDENSATION LEAKING ONTO BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE BOXES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED WORN GASKET IN 2 DOOR COMMERCIAL COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL GASKETS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FACILITY REAR PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND WALLS, UNDER EQUIPMENT (REACH IN COOLERS, FRYERS, GRILL, STOVE ETC) THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR CLOSET AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−23 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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