What is Afghan Saray's health inspection score?

Afghan Saray has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Afghan Saray last inspected?

Afghan Saray was last inspected on July 15, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Afghan Saray have?

Afghan Saray has 39 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Afghan Saray safe to eat at?

Afghan Saray has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Afghan Saray

Name: Afghan Saray
Address: 6141 N BROADWAY, Chicago, 60660
Rating: 77

6141 N BROADWAY , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/15/2024

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Edgewater

Ranked #132 of 237 in Edgewater

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Jul 15, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

21 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

11x

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

100

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

6141 N BROADWAY , Chicago, IL 60660

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

2 inspections

May

Nov 2022

1 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

14 basic

Sep 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

12 basic

Sep

Oct 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

Jul

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 License

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17. NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR TO THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
3-603.11 TILL NOTED ESTABLISHMENTS SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE, OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-102.11 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR TO THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13 (B:3) NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #48 (RULE #4-302.14) FROM 9/18/2023 INSPECTION (REPORT #2581844) NOT CORRECTED: --NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−15 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med7 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

56/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
NOTED EMPLOYEE, WHILE WEARING GLOVES, PUT HIS HANDS INSIDE HIS PANTS POCKET AND WIPED HIS HANDS WITH A DIRTY WASH CLOTH AT THE PREP TABLE, ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE GLOVES AND HAND WASH POLICY THAT INCLUDES CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS AT EACH CHANGE OF TASK OR MOVE FROM ONE AREA TO ANOTHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION# 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED CLOGGED HAND WASH SINK (WATER NOT DRAINING AT ALL) AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.DISCUSSED WITH THE MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR TO THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−39 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High2 Med14 Basic

20 total

22/100inspection score

−78 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE KITCHEN/DISHWASHING, THE FRONT COUNTER HAND WASHING, AND THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASHBOWLS. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR THE CITATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AND THE FRONT COUNTER HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED KITCHEN/DISHWASHING HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE SINK IS BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN, AND A PLASTIC BAG IS STORED INSIDE THE WASHBOWL. THE SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
OBSERVED RAW MEAT KABOBS BEING STORED INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ON TOP OF CONTAINERS OF PREPARED COOKED FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SOUP AND COOKED EGGPLANT AND ALSO OBSERVED FROZEN RAW MEAT BEING STORED TO THAW IN THE SAME COOLER ON THE TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLE AND PRODUCE. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION OF RAW AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED PREPARED READY-TO FOODS SUCH AS SOUP, COOKED EGGPLANT, COOKED CAULIFLOWER, AND UNKNOWN COOKED MEAT WITH EITHER NO DATE LABELING OR DATED 11/15. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS ARE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED OPENED KITCHEN DOOR AND OPENED WINDOW NOT PROTECTED. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SCREEN FOR OPEN WINDOWS AND A SCREENED TIGHT-FITTING DOOR ON THE KITCHEN DOOR OR HAVE OUTER OPENINGS REMAIN SHUT AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (14)

−28 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT INSIDE THE ICE IN THE BIN.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN KNIVES BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER, WASHABLE KNIFE HOLDER.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, IN ALL AREAS, MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON ALL COOLERS. MUST REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER, REAR KITCHEN, DISH AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----ALL RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREA, WALL MOUNT FOR FRY SLICER AND HOLDER FOR FLOOR STAND MIXER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MISSING TOILET TANK LID IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED DIRTY TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE OUTDOOR WALKWAY AND REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AT COOLERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE UNEVEN WITH DEEP DIVOTS. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−78 pts

May 22

License InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

License InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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