What is Moonflower's health inspection score?

Moonflower has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Moonflower last inspected?

Moonflower was last inspected on June 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Moonflower have?

Moonflower has 5 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Moonflower safe to eat at?

Yes, Moonflower has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Moonflower serve?

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

Official Health Record

Moonflower

Name: Moonflower
Address: 4359-4361 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60641
Rating: 92

4359-4361 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #292 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Jun 18, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

63%

Clean Rate

0.6

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

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

4359-4361 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60641

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Mar

Oct 2023

2 inspections

Jul 2024

1 inspections

Jul

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

Apr

May 2025

1 inspections

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass3 Non-Inspection2 Complaint

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER PRIMARILY USED TO STORE BEER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST ON STROAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

78/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 44F, YOGURT AT 44F, CREAM CHEESE AT 45F, CHEESE AT 46F AND KIMCHI AT 46F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE CUTTING VEGETABLES WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

Base deductions−17 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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