What is Oromo Cafe Bucktown's health inspection score?

Oromo Cafe Bucktown has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Oromo Cafe Bucktown last inspected?

Oromo Cafe Bucktown was last inspected on January 12, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Oromo Cafe Bucktown have?

Oromo Cafe Bucktown has 18 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Oromo Cafe Bucktown safe to eat at?

Oromo Cafe Bucktown has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Oromo Cafe Bucktown

Name: Oromo Cafe Bucktown
Address: 1912 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 83

1912 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/12/2026

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Logan Square

Ranked #346 of 729 in Logan Square

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jan 12, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.6

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

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

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

0 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

1912 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60647

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jun

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar

Jan 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

10 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Jan 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED BOTH UNISEX TOILETROOM RECEPTACLES WITHOUT COVERINGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.115 OBSERVED TRASH AND UNUSED FACILITY EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR IN REFUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SAID ENCLOSURE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINEST LOCATED THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL COFFEE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA SANITIZING STRENGTH AT 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE KITCHENWARE/ UTENSILS BETWEEN 50-100PPM. MUST MAINTAIN. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED BOTH UNISEX TOILETROOM RECEPTACLES WITHOUT COVERINGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED TRASH AND UNUSED FACILITY EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR IN REFUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SAID ENCLOSURE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINEST LOCATED THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL COFFEE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−20 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.MUST CLEAN

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
FOUND SANDWICH COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 54.1 F, FOUND BEET HUMMUS, GOAT SPREAD, ETC. INSIDE SAID COOLER ALSO FOUND MILK COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 60.0 F HOWEVER MILK COOLER WAS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR BOTH COOLERS, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 47.8 F AND 54.1 F INSIDE SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER- CHEESE, CUT TOMATOES, BEET HUMMUS, DICED CUCUMBERS, GOAT SPREAD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 9 LBS, VALUED AT $150.00.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Base deductions−17 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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