What is Chicago Diplomat Cafe's health inspection score?

Chicago Diplomat Cafe 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 Chicago Diplomat Cafe last inspected?

Chicago Diplomat Cafe was last inspected on June 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chicago Diplomat Cafe have?

Chicago Diplomat Cafe has 15 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chicago Diplomat Cafe safe to eat at?

Chicago Diplomat Cafe 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 Chicago Diplomat Cafe serve?

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

Official Health Record

Chicago Diplomat Cafe

Name: Chicago Diplomat Cafe
Address: 3134 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 82

3134 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

Cafe•Lakeview

Ranked #396 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 83% of cafe restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jun 13, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 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

3134 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

3 inspections

2 high priority

5 basic

Nov

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Jun

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITAZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKING AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SOME PREP AREA AND DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAKE VISIBLE IN ALL COOLERS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS MISSING FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−7 pts

Nov 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM THE SURFACE TO MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM THE SURFACE TO MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Nov 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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