What is Urban Vegan's health inspection score?

Urban Vegan 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 Urban Vegan last inspected?

Urban Vegan was last inspected on February 19, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Urban Vegan have?

Urban Vegan has 33 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Urban Vegan safe to eat at?

Yes, Urban Vegan 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 Urban Vegan serve?

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

Official Health Record

Urban Vegan

Name: Urban Vegan
Address: 1601-1603 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 92

1601-1603 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/19/2026

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0Excellent

Vegan•Lakeview

Ranked #124 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 94% of vegan restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Feb 19, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

4.7

Avg Violations

2 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+14 pts

100

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

1601-1603 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, IL 60613

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Sep

Oct 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Oct

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Feb 2026

2 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Feb

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection5 Canvass

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH THE STAIRWELL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, WHEELS AND LEGS OF THE PREP TABLE BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYERS, AND EXTERIOR OF BASEMENT GREASE TRAP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BEVERAGE BAR AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARMENT SINK. CLEAN THE CEILING SPLATTER BEHIND THE BEVERAGE BAR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SEAL THE WALL CRACKS BEHIND THE BEVERAGE BAR. SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT WALLS.

Base deductions−11 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHINGS SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FROZEN VEGETABLES CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS OR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

Base deductions−25 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING WHEN USING. HAND SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HAND SINK DRAIN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE AND LOOSE CRUSHED VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SCRAPS AND VEGETABLES, AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA TO MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED IN USE SCOOPS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE BINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE BINS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE AND BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM BASIN AND AROUND THE EDGES OF SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE BUILD UP.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT WITHOUT A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED OR PRESENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT HOSE BIBBS ON UTILITY SINK.

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-102.11 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE UTILITY SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STAIRWAY STORAGE AREA AND ALONG THE WALL UNDERNEATH SHELVING BY THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE UTILITY SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CLUTTER UNDERNEATH STAIRWAYS STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE CLOSET OF THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY WHERE RAT DROPPING WERE FOUND.

Base deductions−17 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED THREE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT WERE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FROZEN HAMBURGERS NOT COVERED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SAID FOOD ITEMS TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE DEEP FRYING UNITS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH FOOD DEBRIS BELOW WHERE THE PIPES ARE LOCATED AND GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE SAME COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. THERE WERE DRIED-UP GREASE DROPLETS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ENTIRE VENTILATION SYSTEM AND ALL OF ITS COMPONENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 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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