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

Harry'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 Harry's Cafe last inspected?

Harry's Cafe was last inspected on March 12, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Harry's Cafe have?

Harry's Cafe has 18 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Harry's Cafe safe to eat at?

Yes, Harry'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

Harry's Cafe

Name: Harry's Cafe
Address: 350 E SUPERIOR ST, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 96

350 E SUPERIOR ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/12/2026

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0Excellent

Streeterville

Ranked #60 of 705 in Streeterville

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Mar 12, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 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

350 E SUPERIOR ST, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Oct

Oct 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Oct

Aug 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

Mar

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Mar 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK INOPERATABLE, BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES DISCONNECTED WITH WATER VALVE TURNED OFF DUE TO WATER LEAKING IN WALL BEHIND SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK BY DATE OF REINSPECTION, MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMAL 100.0 F AND COLD WATER PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). ESTABLISHMENT PUT ON 2 DAY WORK AROUND BY CDPH.

Base deductions−10 pts

Aug 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON BASEMENT STORAGE UNIT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN DEBRIS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED 2 COOLERS WITH INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF 46 AND 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. COOLERS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 2 GALLONS OF MILK, 1/2 GALLON HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, AND 5 POUNDS OF QUICHE ($28) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON BASEMENT STORAGE UNIT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN DEBRIS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−19 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THR FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING/ELEVATION IN FRONT PREP/ DISH AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW DEVICE IS LEAKING INTO UTILITY SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL FROM 3 COMP SINK. OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 1ST SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 2ND BASIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS CEILING TILE IN UTILITY SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS CEILING TILES.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
NOTED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION 10/11/23 POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−22 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS AND STORAGE CABINETS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE BUCKET.INSTRUCTED TO HANG TO DRY AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Packaged salads in display cooler not labeled, instructed to label.

Base deductions−5 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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