What is 1st Hunan Spring, Inc's health inspection score?

1st Hunan Spring, Inc 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 1st Hunan Spring, Inc last inspected?

1st Hunan Spring, Inc was last inspected on November 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does 1st Hunan Spring, Inc have?

1st Hunan Spring, Inc has 18 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is 1st Hunan Spring, Inc safe to eat at?

Yes, 1st Hunan Spring, Inc 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 1st Hunan Spring, Inc serve?

1st Hunan Spring, Inc serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

1st Hunan Spring, Inc

Name: 1st Hunan Spring, Inc
Address: 5279 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, 60630
Rating: 96

5279 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/5/2025

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0Excellent

Chinese•Chicago

Ranked #994 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 98% of chinese restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Nov 5, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 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

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

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

5279 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60630

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Aug

Nov 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Aug 2024

1 inspections

Oct 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY AND REPAIR LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN AND LOOSE GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS, SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF, MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.6F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER: CHICKEN AT 46.7F, BEEF AT 48.5F, AND BEEF AT 46.2F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN AND LOOSE GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING PANELS IN CUSTOMER AREA AND ON TOP OF WHITE REFRIGERATOR BEHIND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−23 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND/AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED VENT COVERS ABOVE GRILL WITH DUST ACCUMULATION . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−6 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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