What is Barbie Cafe's health inspection score?

Barbie Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 54 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Barbie Cafe last inspected?

Barbie Cafe was last inspected on August 29, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Barbie Cafe have?

Barbie Cafe has 17 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Barbie Cafe safe to eat at?

Barbie Cafe has a safety score of 54/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Barbie Cafe serve?

Barbie Cafe serves Cafe cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Barbie Cafe

Name: Barbie Cafe
Address: 324 S RACINE AVE, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 54

324 S RACINE AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/29/2023

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0Fair

Cafe•West Loop

Ranked #681 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 49% of cafe restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Aug 29, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

32 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

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-47

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+26 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 53/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (54/100) 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

324 S RACINE AVE , Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

Aug 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass2 Complaint

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionOut of Business

3 High2 Med7 Basic

12 total1 risk factor

41/100inspection score

−54 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:30 AM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR DISH AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DISH MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATIONS BETWEEN 50-100PPM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND HAMBURGERS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT COOLER MAINTAINS PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER: CHICKEN AT 51.5F, CHICKEN AT 53.2F, AND HAMBURGERS AT 50.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $500. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE MENU SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, SUCH AS A FRIED EGG, WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED 1 BURNT-OUT LIGHTBULB IN THE HOOD OVER THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES TO COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2562726 DATED 8/25/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−54 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT PROVIDING FOOD FOR LIVE DOGS ON THEIR WEBSITE. FOOD IS SERVED FROM KITCHEN. ITEMS INCLUDE HAMBURGER PATTY, CHICKEN BREAST AND WHIPPED CREAM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DOG MENU FROM WEBSITE. INSTRUCTED STAFF CANNOT SERVE FOOD TO LIVE ANIMALS AND ONLY TO PATRONS OF THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-40-060. OPERATOR REMOVED DOG MENU FROM WEBSITE DURING INSPECTION.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ON FLOORS AND INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER SLOWLY DRAINING AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT BAR. MUST REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED TOILET NOT FLUSHING IN BATHROOM LOCATED IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR OR CAP OFF TOILET AND HAND SINK WATER LINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STANDING WATER AROUND DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO PREVENT GREASE OR CONDENSATION FROM COLLECTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS.

Base deductions−13 pts

Aug 22

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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