What is Khepri Cafe's health inspection score?

Khepri Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 55 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Khepri Cafe last inspected?

Khepri Cafe was last inspected on April 8, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Khepri Cafe have?

Khepri Cafe has 29 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Khepri Cafe safe to eat at?

Khepri Cafe has a safety score of 55/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Khepri Cafe serve?

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

Official Health Record

Khepri Cafe

Name: Khepri Cafe
Address: 4650 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 55

4650 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/8/2026

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0Fair

American•Lincoln Square

Ranked #332 of 448 in Lincoln SquareBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Apr 8, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

2 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

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

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

-47

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-12 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 53/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (55/100) 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

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Jul

Oct 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Apr 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

Apr

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Apr 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

2 High3 Med

5 total2 risk factors

55/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−5
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Basic

3 total2 risk factors

68/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOOD WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED DURING THE INSPECTION AND ARRIVED 20 MINUTES LATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med7 Basic

9 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS. COLD WATER HANDLES NOTED STRIPPED ON BOTH SINKS. COLD WATER MUST BE TURNED ON FROM UNDER THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH SINKS TO ALLOW COLD WATER TO BE TURNED ON FROM THE COLD HANDLES ON THE SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS EGGS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST NOT STORE TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS OR BOTTLED COFFEE FLAVOR ADDITIVES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL/SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
LEAK FROM THE ICE MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A DRY FLOOR.----NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−29 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS OVER THE FOOD PREPS/DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−20 pts

Feb 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 OBSERVED LEAK FROM CEILING IN CORNER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED CHICKEN SALAD SALAD AND OTHER PREPACKAGED FOOD WITH LABEL NOT INCLUDING NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCLUDE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS ON ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LEAK FROM CEILING IN CORNER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−11 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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