What is Cafe 63's health inspection score?

Cafe 63 has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cafe 63 last inspected?

Cafe 63 was last inspected on November 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cafe 63 have?

Cafe 63 has 20 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cafe 63 safe to eat at?

Yes, Cafe 63 has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Cafe 63

Name: Cafe 63
Address: 6411 W 63RD ST, Chicago, 60638
Rating: 91

6411 W 63RD ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/14/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Nov 14, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-11

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

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 89/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (91/100) 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.

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6411 W 63RD ST, Chicago, IL 60638

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Jun 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

10 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Nov 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE AND HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CARDBOARD LINING UNDERNEATH FLOOR MATS THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALL BEHIND WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME AND RESIDUE ON SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE GLASS CABINETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE MOP SINK IN THE CORNER OF THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SLICER, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND DEAD INSECTS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High8 Basic

9 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SLICER, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND DEAD INSECTS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN UTILITY SINK FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−26 pts

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK, HAMBURGERS) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER, OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO WITH THE FOLLOWING: A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MISSING COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INTERIOR OF VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

Base deductions−9 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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