What is Native Foods Cafe's health inspection score?

Native Foods Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Native Foods Cafe last inspected?

Native Foods Cafe was last inspected on December 1, 2022. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Native Foods Cafe have?

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

Is Native Foods Cafe safe to eat at?

Native Foods Cafe has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Native Foods Cafe serve?

Native Foods Cafe serves Cafe cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Native Foods Cafe

Name: Native Foods Cafe
Address: 1518 E HARPER CT, Chicago, 60615
Rating: 83

1518 E HARPER CT , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/1/2022

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0Good

Cafe•Hyde Park

Ranked #79 of 245 in Hyde ParkBetter than 83% of cafe restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Dec 1, 2022

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

1.5

Avg Violations

41 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

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

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

1518 E HARPER CT , Chicago, IL 60615

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Canvass1 Complaint

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN COOKING AREA IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE SAME.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED AS A FORM OF REPAIR ON COLD WATER HANDLE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE SAME. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL SINKS OF MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE CITY WATER PRESSURE. OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN REAR OF PREP AREA (NEAR WALK-IN COOLERS). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE SAME.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LIQUID IN SPACES BETWEEN TILES IN THE COOKING AREA. MUST FILL SPACES BETWEEN TILES TO MAKE THEM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Base deductions−6 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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