What is Makkah Cafe's health inspection score?

Makkah Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Makkah Cafe last inspected?

Makkah Cafe was last inspected on December 7, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Makkah Cafe have?

Makkah Cafe has 11 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Makkah Cafe safe to eat at?

Makkah Cafe has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Makkah Cafe serve?

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

Official Health Record

Makkah Cafe

Name: Makkah Cafe
Address: 6349 N CLAREMONT AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 73

6349 N CLAREMONT AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/7/2023

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0Good

Cafe•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 53% of cafe restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Dec 7, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

60%

Clean Rate

2.2

Avg Violations

30 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

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Oct

Apr 2023

1 inspections

May 2023

2 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

May

Dec 2023

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SOLD.(HAMBURGERS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG INSIDE GAS METER ROOM AT LOWER LEVEL.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND CLUTTER INSIDE GAS METER ROOM AND ROOM NEXT TO IT AT LOWER LEVEL.(GARBAGE,BOXES,ETC.)MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−14 pts

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SALT, SUGAR, AND OTHER SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO THE FREEZER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM PREP TABLES. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLE IN FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR AND IN CORNERS ALONG THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUUIPMENT. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED TWO BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS UNDERNEATH HOODED VENT ABOVE STOVE IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 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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