What is Caspian Kabab Cuisine's health inspection score?

Caspian Kabab Cuisine has a SafeDine safety score of 98 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Caspian Kabab Cuisine last inspected?

Caspian Kabab Cuisine was last inspected on January 20, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Caspian Kabab Cuisine have?

Caspian Kabab Cuisine has 10 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Caspian Kabab Cuisine safe to eat at?

Yes, Caspian Kabab Cuisine has an excellent safety record with a score of 98/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Caspian Kabab Cuisine serve?

Caspian Kabab Cuisine serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Caspian Kabab Cuisine

Name: Caspian Kabab Cuisine
Address: 1413 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 98

1413 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/20/2026

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0Excellent

American•Wicker Park

Ranked #24 of 579 in Wicker ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Jan 20, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

71%

Clean Rate

1.4

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-2

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

100

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

1413 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

Mar

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Dec

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Apr 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Apr

Jan 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Jan 26

Non-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED FRONT DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE WITH A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED REAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 111 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE WASH SOLUTION REMAINS AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120 F AT ALL TIMES. DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER DRAINS IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS BEFORE WATER GOES BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−16 pts

Mar 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High4 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

67/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME IN THE INTERIOR OF UNUSED 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON REAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2456602 DATED 11/13/2020: #58 2-102.13 "NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−28 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 23

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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