What is Yinkres Nigerian Restaurant's health inspection score?

Yinkres Nigerian Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Yinkres Nigerian Restaurant last inspected?

Yinkres Nigerian Restaurant was last inspected on June 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Yinkres Nigerian Restaurant have?

Yinkres Nigerian Restaurant has 10 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Yinkres Nigerian Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yinkres Nigerian Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Yinkres Nigerian Restaurant

Name: Yinkres Nigerian Restaurant
Address: 2407 W LUNT AVE, Chicago, 60645
Rating: 84

2407 W LUNT AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #994 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Jun 10, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

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

2407 W LUNT AVE, Chicago, IL 60645

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Apr

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Canvass

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS AT 2407 W LUNT SIDE STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGOUT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
COKE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−14 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High4 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

77/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/ TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING FISH AND CHICKEN ARE BEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TEN 10 GALLON IGLOO COOLERS BEING USED FOR CATERING HOT FOOD. OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY RETURNED COOLERS SHOWING EVIDENCE THAT THE INTERIOR OF COOLER IS BEING USED DIRECTLY AS A FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. COOLERS ARE NOT DESIGNED OR CONSTRUCTED TO BE USED AS A DIRECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. PROVIDE BARRIER BETWEEN FOOD AND INTERIOR OF COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED 2 POTS ON SITE THAT DO NOT FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR INSTALL LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SULLY SUBMERGE ALL POTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR GOING INTO KITCHEN BEING REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING LARGE COOLER WITH BROKEN GLASS DOOR. REPAIR COOLER TO A WORKING CONDITION OR STORE COOLER PROPERLY TO BE ABLE TO BE CLEANED AND NOT CAUSE HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−18 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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