What is Hot Chi's health inspection score?

Hot Chi has a SafeDine safety score of 71 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Hot Chi last inspected?

Hot Chi was last inspected on November 13, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hot Chi have?

Hot Chi has 11 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hot Chi safe to eat at?

Hot Chi has a good safety record with a score of 71/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Hot Chi serve?

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

Official Health Record

Hot Chi

Name: Hot Chi
Address: 100 W 87TH ST, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 71

100 W 87TH ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/13/2024

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

2 inspections

Last: Nov 13, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.5

Avg Violations

19 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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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100 W 87TH ST, Chicago, IL 60620

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Canvass1 Complaint

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
BATHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT REACH IN COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
HOOD VENTS ARE IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD SANITATION CERTIFICATES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 23

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPLACE RAW WOOD AT THE FRONT COUNTER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBIRS.

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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