What is The Salvation Army's health inspection score?

The Salvation Army 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 The Salvation Army last inspected?

The Salvation Army was last inspected on February 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Salvation Army have?

The Salvation Army has 12 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Salvation Army safe to eat at?

The Salvation Army 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 The Salvation Army serve?

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

Official Health Record

The Salvation Army

Name: The Salvation Army
Address: 825 N CHRISTIANA, Chicago, 60651
Rating: 82

825 N CHRISTIANA, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/5/2025

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #1000 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Feb 5, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

2.4

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

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

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

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.

Location

825 N CHRISTIANA, Chicago, IL 60651

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Apr

Apr 2024

2 inspections

7 basic

Feb 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Feb

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Feb 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOM AT 90.1F AND 89.6F, RESPECTIVELY, AND IN THE PUBLIC AREA MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM AT 70.1 AND 70.3, RESPECTIVELY. INSTRUCTED THE HOT WATER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE MUST BE MAINTAINED TO AT LEAST 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GASKET NEEDS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AT THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND FRONT PREP AREA FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GASKET NEEDS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AT THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND FRONT PREP AREA FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMEPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY AS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5LBS OF CHEESE AT 49.8F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 5LBS AT $0. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED COUTONS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Base deductions−10 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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