What is Sammy's Breakfast-lunch-dinner's health inspection score?

Sammy's Breakfast-lunch-dinner has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sammy's Breakfast-lunch-dinner last inspected?

Sammy's Breakfast-lunch-dinner was last inspected on November 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sammy's Breakfast-lunch-dinner have?

Sammy's Breakfast-lunch-dinner has 18 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sammy's Breakfast-lunch-dinner safe to eat at?

Yes, Sammy's Breakfast-lunch-dinner has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Sammy's Breakfast-lunch-dinner serve?

Sammy's Breakfast-lunch-dinner serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sammy's Breakfast-lunch-dinner

Name: Sammy's Breakfast-lunch-dinner
Address: 250 E 103RD ST, Chicago, 60628
Rating: 96

250 E 103RD ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/19/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Nov 19, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

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

-4

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

Inspection Timeline

+1 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.

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250 E 103RD ST, Chicago, IL 60628

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Nov 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun

Feb 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Complaint4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT (LARGE MIXING EQUIPMEMT). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A MINOR BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED RUST ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED DISPOSABLE CUPS USED FOR DISPENSING SUGAR AND CREAMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE BASEBOARDS UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREAS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE AND MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED REAR REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND DAMAGED TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE BOTH.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH NO WORKING LIGHTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BLOWN BULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ON SHIFT WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med4 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

67/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED HALF EATEN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH STORED ON PREP TABLE NEAR SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE MEALS.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

Base deductions−28 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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