What is Crave Kabob, Inc's health inspection score?

Crave Kabob, Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Crave Kabob, Inc last inspected?

Crave Kabob, Inc was last inspected on April 23, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Crave Kabob, Inc have?

Crave Kabob, Inc has 24 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Crave Kabob, Inc safe to eat at?

Yes, Crave Kabob, Inc has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Crave Kabob, Inc serve?

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

Official Health Record

Crave Kabob, Inc

Name: Crave Kabob, Inc
Address: 1521-1523 W MADISON ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 88

1521-1523 W MADISON ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/23/2026

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0Excellent

American•West Loop

Ranked #736 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Apr 23, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+20 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.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

Apr

Nov 2022

1 inspections

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Oct 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

Oct

Apr 2026

3 inspections

1 high priority

8 intermediate

Inspection History

9 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Complaint

Apr 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

3 Med

3 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Apr 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High5 Med

6 total1 risk factor

60/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−5
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−5
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112 CLEAN THE DEAD COCKROACHES INSIDE OF THE ELECTRICAL PANEL OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 REMOVE THE HANGING FLY STRIPS FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED AND SCORED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL BASEBOARD IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE SO THAT A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE IS DETECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
CLEAN THE DEAD COCKROACHES INSIDE OF THE ELECTRICAL PANEL OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
REMOVE THE HANGING FLY STRIPS FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED AND SCORED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL BASEBOARD IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−23 pts

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS FROM FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 22

Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 22

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

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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