What is Hi-vibe's health inspection score?

Hi-vibe has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Hi-vibe last inspected?

Hi-vibe was last inspected on January 7, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hi-vibe have?

Hi-vibe has 9 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hi-vibe safe to eat at?

Yes, Hi-vibe has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Hi-vibe

Name: Hi-vibe
Address: 2904 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 92

2904 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/7/2026

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0Excellent

Lakeview

Ranked #129 of 979 in Lakeview

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Jan 7, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

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.

Location

2904 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Sep

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.PIC BURNED ICE AND CLEANED OUT ICE BIN DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL PERSONS OPERATING IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED DEEPLY CUT AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL PREP AREAS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH 2 AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS AT REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 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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