What is Sam's Chicken And Ribs's health inspection score?

Sam's Chicken And Ribs has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sam's Chicken And Ribs last inspected?

Sam's Chicken And Ribs was last inspected on April 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sam's Chicken And Ribs have?

Sam's Chicken And Ribs has 37 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sam's Chicken And Ribs safe to eat at?

Yes, Sam's Chicken And Ribs has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Sam's Chicken And Ribs

Name: Sam's Chicken And Ribs
Address: 1102 W GRANVILLE AVE, Chicago, 60660
Rating: 86

1102 W GRANVILLE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Excellent

Edgewater

Ranked #63 of 237 in Edgewater

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Apr 14, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance 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

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 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

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

1102 W GRANVILLE AVE, Chicago, IL 60660

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Aug

Jul 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

14 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Aug 2024

1 inspections

Apr 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass3 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED SEVERAL METAL PREP TABLES BOTTOM SHELVING WITH RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST, PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
BROKEN/INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOODS IE: FLOUR, NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC FOOD BASKETS AS SCOOPS FOR COOKED MEATS. MUST USE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO BE STORED INVERTED INSIDE FOODS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
BULK FLOUR CONTAINER AND TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER CONTAINERS OF COOLING FRIES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----NOTED WATER DAMAGED AND FOOD STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM.----BROKEN/DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE OVENS. MUST REPLACE ALL.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL UNDER THE REAR DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7-13-23 REPORT #2578554 NOT CORRECTED. #51- NOTED LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#47-: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jul 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED HEAT DUST AND DIRT ON CEILING AND FANS AT FRONT KITCHEN AND DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med8 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

64/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED OVER 10 RAT DROPPING AND 4 LIVE ROACHES AT THE CORNER WALL UNDERNEATH SHELVING BY THE 3 DOOR DISPLAY COOLER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NOTED INDIVIDUAL FOOD BASKET USED FOR SERVING FOOD WITH NO HANDLE INSIDE A CONTAINER OF RIBS INSIDE REFRIGERATIONS USED FOR SCOOPING/ SERVING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING:- -RAILS OF THE 3 DOOR DISPLAY COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS -SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE COOLERS WITH SPILLS DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. -SHELVES OF THE FOOD STORAGE UNIT CAKED WITH FLOUR.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
NOTED WASTE WATER BACKUP FROM THE PREP SINK INTO ONE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE PREP SINK ALL USING THE SAME DRAIN PIPE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALY WHER PEST ACTIVITY WAS NOTED. ALSO FLOORS AT THE DINNING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED HEAT DUST AND DIRT ON CEILING AND FANS AT FRONT KITCHEN AND DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection 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
4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-INTERIOR LID OF THE BOX FREEZER CRACKED AND DAMAGED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND IS BEING REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE LID.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B) INTERIOR OF OVENS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11-WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.-6-501.12--EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST THROUGHOUT THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS @ $100. ASSORTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RIBS, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED STUFFED SAMOSAS FROM PREVIOUS DAYS WITH NO DATES AT ALL. NO EXPIRATION DATES. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RAW WOOD BLOCK AND EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A WALL MOUNT FOR THE FRY SLICER. ALSO WITH RUSTY METAL. MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM, RAW WOOD AND RUST MUST BE BE REMOVED.------MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.----INTERIOR LID OF THE BOX FREEZER CRACKED AND DAMAGED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND BEING REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE LID.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT ON SHELVING ABOVE THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF OVENS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE GREASE ON ALL WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ATTACHED SHELVING BEHIND THE CASH REGISTER.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE THE FLOORS BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST THROUGHOUT THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 11-6-20 REPORT #2456382 NOT CORRECTED. #49- OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS BEHIND COOKING FRYERS NEAR REGISTER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−17 pts

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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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