What is Cafe Fenix's health inspection score?

Cafe Fenix has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cafe Fenix last inspected?

Cafe Fenix was last inspected on October 8, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cafe Fenix have?

Cafe Fenix has 6 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cafe Fenix safe to eat at?

Cafe Fenix has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Cafe Fenix serve?

Cafe Fenix serves Cafe cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Cafe Fenix

Name: Cafe Fenix
Address: 2959 N PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60641
Rating: 76

2959 N PULASKI RD , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/8/2024

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Cafe•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 65% of cafe restaurants

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2 inspections

Last: Oct 8, 2024

low confidence

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Clean Rate

Avg Violations

20 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-31

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-10 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 69/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (76/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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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Inspection History

2 records on file

2 Canvass

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SALT, FLOUR, AND SUGAR STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OUTSIDE OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAME OF ITEM WHEN OUTSIDE OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTERS NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED BOTH ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOWLS AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED FACING UP ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN ALL TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 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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