What is Cedar Palace's health inspection score?

Cedar Palace has a SafeDine safety score of 66 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cedar Palace last inspected?

Cedar Palace was last inspected on May 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cedar Palace have?

Cedar Palace has 29 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cedar Palace safe to eat at?

Cedar Palace has a safety score of 66/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Cedar Palace

Name: Cedar Palace
Address: 655 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 66

655 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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Lincoln Park

Ranked #526 of 764 in Lincoln Park

Improving

4 inspections

Last: May 22, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.3

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+35 pts

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

6 basic

Apr

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

11 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

May

May 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLATES FACING UP IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED TO PREVENT SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med2 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

51/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS AREA BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SOUPS, SALADS, COOKED RICE ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPEARTE WITH A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MUST PROVIDE A VISILE AND WORKING THERMOMETER IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN THE OUTSIDE FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE APPROVE SHELVING. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2

Base deductions−39 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 High2 Med11 Basic

15 total

48/100inspection score

−52 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
LOWER LEVEL PREP HAND SINK SOAP AND MOUNTED TOWEL DISPENSER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE UTILITY MOP SINK AND RELOCATED TO BE CLOSER TO THE HAND SINK.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
ICE SHOOT OF SODA DISPENSING ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
CARS MUST NOT BE STORED INSIDE THE SAME GARAGE BEING USED FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REMOVE VEHICLE OF REMOVE ALL FOODS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
KNIVES NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN METAL SURFACES OF THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED DRY FOODS AND TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS IN THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RAW WOODEN SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA HAND WASHING AND UTILITY MOP SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE ON THE GARAGE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE GASKETS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXTERIOR/TOP OF DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE RUST ON LOWER SHELVING OF PREP TABLE IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----PEELING PLASTIC AS A SEALANT ON METAL SHELVING IN UPPER KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED.----METAL SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR PREP SHELVING, INTERIOR COOLER LINING OR SPLASH GUARD AT CLEAN DISH STORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST INSTALL SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR GARAGE COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.---MISSING WALL TILE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL MOUNTED FAN ABOVE THE COOKS LINE WINDOW WITH GREASE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE WINDOW. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRTY, GREASY PLASTIC HANGING FROM WIRING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BASEBOARD FLOOR COVING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CRACKED, MISSING DAMAGED WITH OPEN SEAM/GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

Base deductions−52 pts

Apr 22

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
UTENSILS STORED ON TOP OF THE TABLEWARE MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUSTED SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE AT LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON WALL BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND MOP SINK LOWER LEVEL. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MINERAL BUILD-UP AT EXTERIOR OF ICE CHUTE AT SELF SERVE SODA DISPENSER/COCA-COLA UNIT.CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MOP SINK SLOWLY DRAINING, REPAIR ISSUE
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Base deductions−12 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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