What is Charly's Burgers's health inspection score?

Charly's Burgers 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 Charly's Burgers last inspected?

Charly's Burgers was last inspected on December 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Charly's Burgers have?

Charly's Burgers has 14 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Charly's Burgers safe to eat at?

Yes, Charly's Burgers has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Charly's Burgers serve?

Charly's Burgers serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Charly's Burgers

Name: Charly's Burgers
Address: 2320 N CICERO AVE, Chicago, 60639
Rating: 90

2320 N CICERO AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/23/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #1000 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Dec 23, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

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

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 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.

Location

2320 N CICERO AVE, Chicago, IL 60639

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jul

May 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Dec 2025

2 inspections

7 basic

Dec

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Dec 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11: OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT MISSING FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionFail

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITH TRASH BAGS FILLED TO THE RIM AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT MISSING FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BURGERS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND THE PREP SINK, THE HANDWASHING SINK, AND THE FLOOR DRAIN SLOWING DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR ALL DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED PUDDLES OF DIRTY WATER ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER, CLEAN FLOORS, AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−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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