What is Sabri Nihari's health inspection score?

Sabri Nihari 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 Sabri Nihari last inspected?

Sabri Nihari was last inspected on April 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sabri Nihari have?

Sabri Nihari has 25 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sabri Nihari safe to eat at?

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

Official Health Record

Sabri Nihari

Name: Sabri Nihari
Address: 2500-2502 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 91

2500-2502 W DEVON AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Apr 14, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

3.6

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

100

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

2500-2502 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, IL 60659

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Jun

Nov 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Sep

Aug 2024

2 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Apr 2025

2 inspections

3 basic

Apr

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection4 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass

Apr 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Complaint InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NO STOPPERS FOR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD SPILLS ON ALLEY FLOOR AROUND GREASE CONTAINER AND ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALLEY GREASE CONTAINER FLOOR AND EXTERIOR OF SAME BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED VEGGIE AT TEMP OF 59F; PUREE VEGGIE AT TEMP OF 57.2F; CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 51.3F.SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 49F TO 50.7F; COOKED DIFFENTE MEAT AT TEMP OF 47F TO 52.1. THE MENTIONED FOOD WAS STORED IN THREE DIFFERENT COOLERS: 2 PREP UNITS AND ONE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 40 AND VALUE 325. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
DRY FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
WE OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES IN PREP/KITCHEN, DISHROOM AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED THREE EMPLOYEES WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS. ALSO CHEF WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE. EVERYONE ENTERING PREP/KITCHEN AREA MUST HAVE A HAIR RESTRAINT.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS REQUIRED IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM (MIDDLE FAUCET) AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT THE LAST FAUCET BY THE STALL, REPAIR ISSUE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA IN DIFFERNT AREA: IN FRONT COOLER,DISHROOM AND PREP AREA.

Base deductions−29 pts

Sep 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP ALL ITEMS ELEVATED SIX INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE SMOOTHLY TO SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN IT IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−20 pts

Nov 22

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREARATION AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP ALL ITEMS ELEVATED SIX INXHES OFF OF THE FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 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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