What is Sando Street's health inspection score?

Sando Street has a SafeDine safety score of 97 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sando Street last inspected?

Sando Street was last inspected on October 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sando Street have?

Sando Street has 11 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sando Street safe to eat at?

Yes, Sando Street has an excellent safety record with a score of 97/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Sando Street serve?

Sando Street serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sando Street

Name: Sando Street
Address: 1547 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 97

1547 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/30/2025

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0Excellent

American•Wicker Park

Ranked #38 of 583 in Wicker ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Oct 30, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 94/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (97/100) 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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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

May

Dec 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Oct

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionOut of Business

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE SINK, RUNS ON TO THE FLOOR WHEN WATER RUNS. MANAGEMENT PLACED LARGE BUCKET UNDER TO CATCH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A PROPER SOURCE FOR HAND WASHING FOR SANITATION REASONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HOT WATER KNOB OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NEW MANAGER WITHOUT THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−16 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORNG GASKETS ON 2 PREP COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF A USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER IN THE REAR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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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