What is Tbaar's health inspection score?

Tbaar has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tbaar last inspected?

Tbaar was last inspected on November 19, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tbaar have?

Tbaar has 14 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tbaar safe to eat at?

Tbaar has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Tbaar

Name: Tbaar
Address: 1223 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, 60660
Rating: 81

1223 W DEVON AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/19/2024

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0Good

Edgewater

Ranked #125 of 282 in Edgewater

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Nov 19, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

4.7

Avg Violations

18 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+16 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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1223 W DEVON AVE , Chicago, IL 60660

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

Nov 2024

2 inspections

5 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass

Nov 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM DIRTY WASH BASIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER UNDER THE WHEELS OF THE REAR ONE DOOR COOLER. ANY LINERS MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER REPAIRED WITH METALLIC DUCT TAPE IE: INTERIOR DOOR, TOP PORTION OF DOOR, RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST MAKE ANY REPAIRS NECESSARY TO COOLER AND ALL SURFACES BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 11-3-23 REPORT #2566500 NOT CORRECTED. #16- SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#37- ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, INCLUDING FOOD ADDITIVES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. #49--INTERIOR CABINET UNDER THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK AND SURROUNDING SHELVING AT THE FRONT PREP SMALL DAIRY COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED DIRTY CLOTH CURTAINS SEPARATING THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #54- MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR SOILED PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med7 Basic

9 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, INCLUDING FOOD ADDITIVES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST PROVIDE ENOUGH SINK STOPPERS TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ADEQUATELY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS. IT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE COOLERS. LINERS, IF NEEDED, MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----INTERIOR CABINET UNDER THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK AND SURROUNDING SHELVING AT THE FRONT PREP SMALL DAIRY COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED DIRTY CLOTH CURTAINS SEPARATING THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR SOILED PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
A SOILED MOP HEAD WAS NOTED STORED INSIDE DIRTY MOP WATER. MUST PROPERLY STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS DRAIN COVERS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING: THE BACKSPLASH AT THE FRONT PREP FRUIT COOLER. WALL AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK BACKSPLASH AND LEFT WALL NEAR GARBAGE CONTAINER AND EXIT DOOR. FLOORS UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Base deductions−29 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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