What is Apolonia's health inspection score?

Apolonia has a SafeDine safety score of 49 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Apolonia last inspected?

Apolonia was last inspected on June 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Apolonia have?

Apolonia has 31 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Apolonia safe to eat at?

Apolonia has a safety score of 49/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Apolonia

Name: Apolonia
Address: 105 E CERMAK RD, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 49

105 E CERMAK RD, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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Chinatown

Ranked #382 of 459 in Chinatown

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5 inspections

Last: Jun 9, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.2

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-51

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-24 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

105 E CERMAK RD, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

10 basic

Apr

Feb 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 basic

Jan

Feb 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Complaint

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med5 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

45/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, OYSTERS, ETC,) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
11FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE−10
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN NON-COMMERCIAL, VACCUM PACKAGING WITH NO LABELS IN THE DEEP FREEZER CHEST ON THE SECOND FLOOR FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. THERE WAS NO INVOICES PROVIDED ON SITE TO PROVE WHERE THE FOOD WAS PREPARED AND PURCHASED. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOUND WERE 4 PACKAGES OF TOMATOE SAUCES AND ALMOND BACON SAUCES. INSTRUCTED ONLY FOOD ITEMS FROM APPROVED SOURCES ON SITE AT ALL TIME. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AT $100 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (RAW OYSTERS, STEAK, BEEF BURGERS ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT). MANAGER ADDED TO MENU DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR INSECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FRONT KITCHEN PREP ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Feb 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO LIDED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Basic

5 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

11FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE−10
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN NON-COMMERCIAL, VACCUM PACKAGING WITH NO LABELS IN THE DEEP FREEZER CHEST ON THE SECOND FLOOR FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. THERE WAS NO INVOICES PROVIDED ON SITE TO PROVE WHERE THE FOOD WAS PREPARED AND PURCHASED. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOUND WERE 5 PACKAGES OF RISOTTO, BOURDELAISE, SHRIMP, SALMON, AND TUNA. INSTRUCTED ONLY FOOD ITEMS FROM APPROVED SOURCES ON SITE AT ALL TIME. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT $100 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK IN A CONTAINER WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAG, LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 8LBS AT $85 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ABOVE THE ICE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO, THE ICE GUARDS NOT CLEAN. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INTRUCTED MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO LIDED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Base deductions−34 pts

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYER IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN AND BEHHIND BAR AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL NEW HIRES MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High10 Basic

12 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN NEED OF SIGNAGE " HANDWASH ONLY" INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 MANAGER CLEANED AND SANITIZED WHILE ON SITE

Basic (10)

−20 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED FROM PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALLS IN NNED OF DETAIL CLEANING ALONG ALL FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP GREASE, DUST AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
AIR VENTS ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−40 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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