What is 11 Degrees North's health inspection score?

11 Degrees North has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was 11 Degrees North last inspected?

11 Degrees North was last inspected on October 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does 11 Degrees North have?

11 Degrees North has 16 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is 11 Degrees North safe to eat at?

Yes, 11 Degrees North has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does 11 Degrees North serve?

11 Degrees North serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

11 Degrees North

Name: 11 Degrees North
Address: 824 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 92

824 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/10/2025

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0Excellent

American•Lakeview

Ranked #131 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Oct 10, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

6 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

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 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

824 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

2 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Jun 2023

1 inspections

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

May

May 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Complaint3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND WALL AROUND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAI N.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS- EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC.- ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK, SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS, IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION WHERE RAW AND READY TO EAT FOOD ARE HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). OWNER REACHED OUT TO OFFICE VIA E-MAIL REGARDING PRESENT ISSUE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
REPLACE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med3 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

54/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVES ON WIPED HER HAND ON USED/DIRTY CLOTH(NOT STORED INSIDE THE BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION), WHICH WAS STORED ON TOP THE PREP CUTTING BOARD. HANDLE COOKED FOOD WITH LEFT GLOVED HAND(TURNED OMELETT ON GRILL AND PLATED).MUST NOT USE CLOTH TO WIPE HANDS.FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER DISCUSSED ISSUE WITH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HOT WATER HOT WATER PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVING COUNTER. HOT WATER HANDLE BROKEN(ICE, SMOOTHIES,ETC). MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHBOWLS. ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOUND AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK, SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS, IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION WHERE RAW AND READY TO EAT FOOD ARE HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FRONT DOOR AT BOTTOM BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME A 1/4"TO 1/2" GAP. REPAIR ISSUE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ICE STORED IN A BUCKET TO BE SERVED TO COSTUMERS,CONTAINER MUST BE SELF DRAINING AT SERVICE FRONT AREA
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REMOVE DEBRIS AT CORNER BEBIND THE GREASE TRAP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
REPLACE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−41 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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