What is New Famous Grill's health inspection score?

New Famous Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was New Famous Grill last inspected?

New Famous Grill was last inspected on October 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does New Famous Grill have?

New Famous Grill has 18 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is New Famous Grill safe to eat at?

Yes, New Famous Grill has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

New Famous Grill

Name: New Famous Grill
Address: 8510 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 92

8510 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/9/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #516 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Oct 9, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.6

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 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

8510 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug

Feb 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

Mar

Feb 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Complaint3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET; INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD WASTEWATER AFTER CLEANING FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST AND INSECTS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CART AND GRILL TABLE.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED FOUL SMELLING ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR GREASE TRAP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN LOBBY AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Base deductions−12 pts

Mar 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High4 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

62/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS: COOKED GROUND BEEF, AND ITALIAN BEEF. MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:46 P.M. AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)CITATION ISSUED(COS)

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR, IN WALK IN STORAGE UNIT MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF CHEST FREEZER AND IN BOTH WALK IN STORAGE COOLERS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2579550 8/3/23 NOT CORRECTED #37-: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #56-: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−28 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT AND DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND REACH IN DEEP FREEZER, SHELVINGS NEED CLEANING ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.

Base deductions−11 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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