What is Caribella's health inspection score?

Caribella has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Caribella last inspected?

Caribella was last inspected on August 1, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Caribella have?

Caribella has 12 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Caribella safe to eat at?

Yes, Caribella has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Caribella serve?

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

Official Health Record

Caribella

Name: Caribella
Address: 3311 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 89

3311 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Logan Square

Ranked #186 of 729 in Logan SquareBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Aug 1, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 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

3311 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60647

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

May

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Aug 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED ALUMINUMFOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) OBSERED NO BACKFLOW AT UTILITY SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD-HOLDING COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN BREAST RANGING IN TEMP FROM 48.2F-57.2F, DICE TURKEY HAM AT 48.2F, SHELLED EGG AT 48.7F, AND COOKED DICED POTATOES RANGING FROM 91.2F-102.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ALUMINUMFOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERED NO BACKFLOW AT UTILITY SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2603929 CONDUCTED ON 10/02/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#51) 5-204.12: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−11 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
8-304.11(A) PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORTSUMMARY FROM 5/16/22 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF AL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INCLUDE THIS SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−7 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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