What is Athenaeum Center For Thought & Culture's health inspection score?

Athenaeum Center For Thought & Culture has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Athenaeum Center For Thought & Culture last inspected?

Athenaeum Center For Thought & Culture was last inspected on October 14, 2022. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Athenaeum Center For Thought & Culture have?

Athenaeum Center For Thought & Culture has 5 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Athenaeum Center For Thought & Culture safe to eat at?

Athenaeum Center For Thought & Culture has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Athenaeum Center For Thought & Culture serve?

Athenaeum Center For Thought & Culture serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Athenaeum Center For Thought & Culture

Name: Athenaeum Center For Thought & Culture
Address: 2936 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 81

2936 N SOUTHPORT AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/14/2022

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0Good

American•Lakeview

Ranked #494 of 997 in LakeviewBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Oct 14, 2022

low confidence

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Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

44 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

100

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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2936 N SOUTHPORT AVE , Chicago, IL 60657

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Oct 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 22

License InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHER WITH GAUGE READING 171F; HOWEVER, NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED TODAY.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NOTED NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISHWASHING MACHINE AT THE COFFEE PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DRAIN BOARDS OR A DISHWASHING MACHINE TO WASH AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED TODAY.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NOTED HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE AT THE BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE HOT WATER WAS 171F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZED WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 180F OR ABOVE. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED TODAY
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS:-HAND WASH SINKS 85.1F/84.2.3F/85.5F, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK 84.6F, BATHROOM HAND WASHES SINKS 82.5F/84.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS AND 110F FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). N O CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINERS OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. ALSO NOTED IS A MISSING LID IN ONE OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION WAS ISSUED TODAY.

Base deductions−10 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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