What is Geja's Cafe's health inspection score?

Geja's Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Geja's Cafe last inspected?

Geja's Cafe was last inspected on July 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Geja's Cafe have?

Geja's Cafe has 13 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Geja's Cafe safe to eat at?

Yes, Geja's Cafe has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Geja's Cafe

Name: Geja's Cafe
Address: 340-344 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 96

340-344 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

Lincoln Park

Ranked #77 of 764 in Lincoln Park

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Jul 3, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

1.9

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 92/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (96/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

6 basic

Jun

Dec 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

Sep

Oct 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Jun

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass2 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLATES FACING UP IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PLATES INVERTED.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114//NOTED VARIOUS BOOTH STORAGE BINS IN LOBBY NOT NEATLY MAINTAINED. SMALL ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND NOT CONTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER BY REMOVING UNNECESSARY ITEMS, KEEPING ALL KEPT ITEMS CONTAINED AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BACK KITCHEN WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON TOP INTERIOR OF ICE BIN, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED HOLE IN NORTHWEST WALL OF FIRE EXIT COVERED WITH BLACK PLASTIC AND TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED VARIOUS BOOTH STORAGE BINS IN LOBBY NOT NEATLY MAINTAINED. SMALL ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND NOT CONTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER BY REMOVING UNNECESSARY ITEMS, KEEPING ALL KEPT ITEMS CONTAINED AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PIPE IN PRODUCE COOLER WITH CHIPPING PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RESTORE SURFACE TO SMOOTH EASILY SURFACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GASKETS AND INTERIOR DOORS OF REACH IN COOLERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS ON REACH-IN DOORS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND ICE BIN AT REAR AREA BY DISHWASHING AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
PLASTIC CUPS AND CONDIMENT CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE AND OUT OF THE FOOD PRODUCTS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
A STACK OF TUMBLERS HOLDING UP THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, REMOVE AND PROPERLY REPAIR THE UNIT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA REPAIR REPLACE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. ALL WOOD SHELVES INSIDE THE CABINET AND BEHIND THE HANDWASHING SINK ARE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BROKEN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE.REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Base deductions−12 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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