What is Raw's health inspection score?

Raw 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 Raw last inspected?

Raw was last inspected on June 2, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Raw have?

Raw has 2 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Raw safe to eat at?

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

What type of cuisine does Raw serve?

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

Official Health Record

Raw

Name: Raw
Address: 320 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, 60612
Rating: 92

320 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Near West Side

Ranked #47 of 196 in Near West SideBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Jun 2, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

0.7

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

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

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

320 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, IL 60612

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb

Jun 2024

1 inspections

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 Non-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE BASE OF THE COLD WATER KNOB WITH A LEAK AT THE HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP ORGANIC MATTER ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 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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