What is House OF Biryani's health inspection score?

House OF Biryani has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was House OF Biryani last inspected?

House OF Biryani was last inspected on June 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does House OF Biryani have?

House OF Biryani has 37 total violations across 13 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is House OF Biryani safe to eat at?

Yes, House OF Biryani has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

House OF Biryani

Name: House OF Biryani
Address: 2306 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 90

2306 W DEVON AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #275 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jun 20, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 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

+3 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

2306 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, IL 60659

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2023

3 inspections

2 intermediate

Jun

Jul 2023

1 inspections

Oct 2024

2 inspections

4 high priority

6 intermediate

14 basic

Oct

Apr 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jun 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass2 Short Form Complaint1 Recent Inspection

Jun 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REMOVE ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PREP AREA BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND GRIME ON WALLS, FLOORS, CEILING, AND FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
3-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE MEATS INSIDE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS ONLY TO STORE FOODS INSIDE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE MICROWAVES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
DISHWASH HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED AND PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDWASH SINKS.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALLEY FLOOR AROUND GREASE CONTAINER AND FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALLEY GREASE CONTAINER AND ALLEY FLOOR AROUND GREASE CONTAINER BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) BURNED OUT ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

Base deductions−19 pts

Oct 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med5 Basic

8 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN FRONT BY THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND COOKED TCS FOODS BIRYANI RICE IN A LARGE PAN AT IMPROPER OF 77.9F TO 78.6F DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER STATED RICE WAS COOKED A DAY BEFORE (10-31-24,AT 1:00AM),NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE PROVIDED WITH PRODUCT. ALSO FOUND INSIDE TWO POTS WITH WATER STORED ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN, FISH AT TEMP OF 79.8F TO 80.1F. TOTAL VALUE $270, TOTAL WEIGHT 40 LBS. FOOD DISACRDED AND DENATURED . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED - COS
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. --------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AND STORAGE ARREA. -----INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE BOX WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR TRASH BIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND KITCHEN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE REAR STORAGE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

Base deductions−30 pts

Oct 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High4 Med9 Basic

16 total1 risk factor

27/100inspection score

−68 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/VERIFICATION AVAILABLE THAT EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BEING USED AS STORAGE FOR PLASTIC CONTAINERS UNABLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL HANDSINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES (MANAGER REMOVE ALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN FRONT BY THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND (TCS FOODS) COOKED BIRYANI RICE AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT OF 78.3F DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 36.2F) MANAGER STARES RICE WAS COOKED A DAY BEFORE (10-14-24). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $120.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, PEPPER, CUMMIN ETC)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS WITH DEAD INSECTS BEHIND THE COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINER ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. --------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AND STORAGE ARREA. -----INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE BOX WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR TRASH BIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND KITCHEN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE REAR STORAGE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING AND FLICKERING LIGHTBULBS ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

Base deductions−68 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Recent Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS BY SPICE RACK AT REAR OF PREMISES, 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE HOT WATER TANK ROOM, AND 15 FRUIT FLIES AT DRY STORAGE ROOM.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST RID OF ALL PESTS AT PREMISES AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

Base deductions−10 pts

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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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