What is Safari Lounge And Ethiopian Cuisine's health inspection score?

Safari Lounge And Ethiopian Cuisine has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Safari Lounge And Ethiopian Cuisine last inspected?

Safari Lounge And Ethiopian Cuisine was last inspected on May 1, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Safari Lounge And Ethiopian Cuisine have?

Safari Lounge And Ethiopian Cuisine has 19 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Safari Lounge And Ethiopian Cuisine safe to eat at?

Safari Lounge And Ethiopian Cuisine has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Safari Lounge And Ethiopian Cuisine serve?

Safari Lounge And Ethiopian Cuisine serves Ethiopian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Safari Lounge And Ethiopian Cuisine

Name: Safari Lounge And Ethiopian Cuisine
Address: 7124 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60626
Rating: 82

7124 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Good

Ethiopian•Rogers Park

Ranked #74 of 203 in Rogers ParkBetter than 98% of ethiopian restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: May 1, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+22 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

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.

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7124 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60626

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Mar

Apr 2024

1 inspections

May 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

13 basic

May

May 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP STEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-501.19 (2) TOILET ROOM DOORS (IN SECOND FLOOR) MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING/CERTIFICATE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−8 pts

May 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Med9 Basic

13 total

52/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK ON PREMISES (PREP, BAR, WASHROOMS)
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR ETC)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND OVER 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP STEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM (FIRST AND IN SECOND FLOOR)
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
(2) TOILET ROOM DOORS (IN SECOND FLOOR) MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM (1ST AND 2ND FLOOR) TRASH RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING/CERTIFICATE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−48 pts

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE. NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGER NEEDS TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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