What is Reza's Restaurant's health inspection score?

Reza's Restaurant 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 Reza's Restaurant last inspected?

Reza's Restaurant was last inspected on April 12, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Reza's Restaurant have?

Reza's Restaurant has 13 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Reza's Restaurant safe to eat at?

Reza's Restaurant 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 Reza's Restaurant serve?

Reza's Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Reza's Restaurant

Name: Reza's Restaurant
Address: 5255-5259 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 74

5255-5259 N CLARK ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/12/2024

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0Good

American•Uptown

Ranked #331 of 747 in UptownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Apr 12, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

24 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance 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

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+14 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.

Location

5255-5259 N CLARK ST , Chicago, IL 60640

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jul

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

Apr

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 Complaint

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS ON WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON THE LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE DINING AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER AS WALLS SHOULD BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THREE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGY AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−22 pts

Jul 22

Complaint InspectionNo Entry

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT EXTERIOR ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD-UP ON REACH-IN COOLERS DOOR CORNERS/DOOR HINGES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT SAID LOCATIONS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
CEILING LIGHT BULBS MISSING COVERS ABOVE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CEILING LIGHT BULBS MUST BE COVERED/SHIELDED.

Base deductions−15 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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