What is Kabobchi's health inspection score?

Kabobchi has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kabobchi last inspected?

Kabobchi was last inspected on August 11, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kabobchi have?

Kabobchi has 6 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kabobchi safe to eat at?

Kabobchi has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Kabobchi serve?

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

Official Health Record

Kabobchi

Name: Kabobchi
Address: 1519 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 74

1519 W TAYLOR ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/11/2023

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0Good

American•West Loop

Ranked #659 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Aug 11, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

1.5

Avg Violations

34 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 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

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

100

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

Jun 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

Aug

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 22

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPPING AND CHOPPING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
5-402.12--OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE OIL TANK WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP ON CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

78/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE OIL TANK WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP ON CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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