What is Eathai's health inspection score?

Eathai has a SafeDine safety score of 97 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Eathai last inspected?

Eathai was last inspected on November 21, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Eathai have?

Eathai has 18 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Eathai safe to eat at?

Yes, Eathai has an excellent safety record with a score of 97/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Eathai serve?

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

Official Health Record

Eathai

Name: Eathai
Address: 2901 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 97

2901 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/21/2025

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0Excellent

American•North Center

Ranked #29 of 551 in North CenterBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Nov 21, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

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

-3

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

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

2901 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60618

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

7 basic

Jun

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

Oct

Nov 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Nov 2025

2 inspections

3 basic

Nov

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass2 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO BATHROOM AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED THREE OF THE FOUR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST UPDATE/RENEW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR TWO OF THE THREE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL IN KITCHEN. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL OPEN BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN BASEBOARDS AND PROPERLY SEAL.

Base deductions−7 pts

Oct 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PRVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN THE COOKING AREA.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE).

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (COCONUT MILK) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB ISIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. ONLY ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High7 Basic

8 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES .

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED THE COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−24 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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