What is Kapitan's health inspection score?

Kapitan has a SafeDine safety score of 42 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kapitan last inspected?

Kapitan was last inspected on August 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kapitan have?

Kapitan has 33 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kapitan safe to eat at?

Kapitan has a safety score of 42/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Kapitan

Name: Kapitan
Address: 2142 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 42

2142 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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Lincoln Park

Ranked #587 of 764 in Lincoln Park

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Aug 27, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.3

Avg Violations

9 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

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-58

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-20 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 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.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Aug

May 2024

1 inspections

5 high priority

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

Aug 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Med5 Basic

10 total

50/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED HAND WASH SINKS AT THE BAR TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH STRAINERS INSIDE THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
NOTED TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DISCARD DATE. SUCH FOOD SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMMED ON PREMISES, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES DISCARD THE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREPDRY STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE THE KITCHEN AND DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTEDD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED RUSTING PIPE WITH HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HAND WASH SINK LEAKING AND COLLECTING INSIDE A CONTAINER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−50 pts

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS IN BASEMENT, AND IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT COOK LIKE WITHOUT LABEL OF COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTED WIPING CLOTHS AT COOK LINE, PREP AND DINING AREAS STORED ON TOP OF CUTTING BOARDS AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES

Base deductions−9 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High3 Med8 Basic

16 total3 risk factors

4/100inspection score

−81 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #2 FOR CITATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED HANDWASHING SINK AT KITCHEN ENTRANCE AND BASEMENT HANDWASH SINKS AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT CLEANSING PROVISIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS IN BASEMENT, AND IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT COOK LIKE WITHOUT LABEL OF COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED SEVERAL 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR ON STAIRWAY TO BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED NO UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. PEST CONTROL PROVIDER COMES ONCE A MONTH. LAST LOGGED INSPECTION DATED 04/29/2023. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDER FOR ALL 2024 SERVICE REPORTS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTED WIPING CLOTHS AT COOK LINE, PREP AND DINING AREAS STORED ON TOP OF CUTTING BOARDS AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
NOTED PLATES AND DISHWARE IN KITCHEN STORED ON SHELVES RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REFINISH TO A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED THE FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CLUTTER IN NORTHWESR AND SOUTHEAST STORAGE CLOSETS IN BASEMENT DINING AREA, STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE, UNDERNEATH CURCUIT BREAKER BOXES AND IN BETWEEN WALL AND WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBOAGE, STORE ANY KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES ABOVE GROUND, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. ANY PERSON WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISE AT ALL TIME.

Base deductions−81 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med1 Basic

4 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
PROVIDED NO SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING: INSIDE THE SINK ARE TWO BAGS OF FROZEN SHRIMP (DEFROSTING). THE FAUCET NECK TURNED TO THE RIGHT, AND BEHIND THE FAUCET WERE UNUSED FOOD GLOVES AND BAGS. HANDWASHING SINK IS ONLY FOR HANDWASHING. THE MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD INSIDE COOLER OR RUNNING WATER INSIDE THE PREP SINK.PRODUCT COMPLETELY SUBMERGED AND WATER TEMP OF 70F.PRODUCT MUST REMAIN AT TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

Base deductions−27 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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