What is Alexander's The Great's health inspection score?

Alexander's The Great has a SafeDine safety score of 60 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Alexander's The Great last inspected?

Alexander's The Great was last inspected on September 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Alexander's The Great have?

Alexander's The Great has 33 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Alexander's The Great safe to eat at?

Alexander's The Great has a safety score of 60/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Alexander's The Great

Name: Alexander's The Great
Address: 4357 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 60

4357 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 9/17/2025

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0Fair

North Center

Ranked #434 of 551 in North Center

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Sep 17, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.7

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-40

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-8 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+28 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

4357 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60618

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

Oct 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

Mar 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Sep 2025

2 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Sep

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License

Sep 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA (ALONG NORTHERN WALL). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS OF THE FACILITY FREE FROM DEAD OR TRAPPED BIRDS, INSECTS, RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS TO PREVENT DECOMPOSITION AND ATTRACTION OF ADDITIONAL PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREA(S).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF UNCUT TOMATOES STORED DIRECTLY BENEATH STAIRWELL IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UNCUT TOMATOES AND MAINTAIN FOOD ITEMS OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS BENEATH STAIRWELLS DURING STORAGE.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CERAMIC PLATE USED AS A SCOOP IN THE BASEMENT AREA ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CERAMIC PLATE AND REPLACE WITH MUTLI-USE UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Sep 25

Complaint InspectionFail

4 High1 Med4 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

37/100inspection score

−53 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOOD ITEMS (CHEESESTEAKS, WINGS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE POSTED ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
SEE VIOLATION #60.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED MAIN COOK LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE AWARE OF EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR AND REMOVED ALL TCS FOOD FROM COOLER PRIOR TO INSPECTOR ARRIVAL, AND PROVIDED PROOF OF SCHEDULED REPAIR FROM LICENSED TECHNICIAN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LINE COOLER TO MAINTAIN INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE ADEQUATE FOR COLD-HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. TAGGED EQUIPMENT ON-SITE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT CDPH ONCE REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA (ALONG NORTHERN WALL). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS OF THE FACILITY FREE FROM DEAD OR TRAPPED BIRDS, INSECTS, RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS TO PREVENT DECOMPOSITION AND ATTRACTION OF ADDITIONAL PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREA(S).

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CERAMIC PLATE USED AS A SCOOP IN THE BASEMENT AREA ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CERAMIC PLATE AND REPLACE WITH MUTLI-USE UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF UNCUT TOMATOES STORED DIRECTLY BENEATH STAIRWELL IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UNCUT TOMATOES AND MAINTAIN FOOD ITEMS OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS BENEATH STAIRWELLS DURING STORAGE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
SEE VIOLATION #60.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM PREVIOUS CANVASS INSPECTION (INSPECTION NO. 2613925) ON 3/17/2025 NOT CORRECTED AT TIME OF CURRENT COMPLAINT INSPECTION: #16 4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #53 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS' TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMENS' TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL CORE VIOLATIONS FROM PREVIOUS CANVASS INSPECTION AND CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS BY THE CORRECT BY DATE LISTED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−53 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

71/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: EGGS, STEAK, TURKEY, CHICKEN, ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THEY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED OVERHEAD WASTE PIPES NOT SHIELDED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. (FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED UNDER LEAKY WATER LINES,SEWER LINES,MECHANICAL ROOMS,TOILET ROOMS,LOCKER ROOMS,OPEN STAIRWELLS,GARBAGE ROOMS)
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS' TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMENS' TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF DEAD PESTS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC CONTAINERS, SUCH AS OLD NUTELLA CONTAINERS, USED TO STORE FOOD, SUCH AS GRAVY. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF OLD CONTAINERS AND USE ONLY FOOD GRADE, RE-USUABLE CONTAINERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF GASKETS ON 3 DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA OPPOSITE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATOR, WASHING MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DELI DSIPLAY CASE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Base deductions−11 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.115 OBSERVED PIECES OF WOOD AND DEBRIS ON GROUND BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

57/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, SOUPS, SALADS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR TEST STRIPS/STICKERS ARE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS/PLATES (HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH GAUGE READING 192F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE (SURFACE) REGISTERING THERMOMETER TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED PIECES OF WOOD AND DEBRIS ON GROUND BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2567926 ISSUED ON 12-05-2022 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #53 - OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS. #58 - ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CURRENT CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Dec 22

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

74/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED REAR BASEMENT EXIT DOOR WITH GAPS AND OPENINGS AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF SAID DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−21 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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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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