What is Can't Believe It's Not Meat's health inspection score?

Can't Believe It's Not Meat has a SafeDine safety score of 60 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Can't Believe It's Not Meat last inspected?

Can't Believe It's Not Meat was last inspected on May 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Can't Believe It's Not Meat have?

Can't Believe It's Not Meat has 13 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Can't Believe It's Not Meat safe to eat at?

Can't Believe It's Not Meat has a safety score of 60/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Can't Believe It's Not Meat

Name: Can't Believe It's Not Meat
Address: 1368 1/2 E 53RD ST, Chicago, 60615
Rating: 60

1368 1/2 E 53RD ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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Hyde Park

Ranked #164 of 245 in Hyde Park

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5 inspections

Last: May 30, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-40

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 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

-34 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

1368 1/2 E 53RD ST, Chicago, IL 60615

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Dec 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

4 basic

May

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Canvass

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

3 High4 Basic

7 total3 risk factors

47/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF BEVERAGE ON SHELF ABOVE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN PREP AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING AROUND THE PREP STATION. MUST PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITING SOLUTION.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR DAIRY COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO AVOID AIR ESCAPING FROM UNIT.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BLADE OF THE CAN OPENER AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

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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