What is Karachi Chaat House Inc's health inspection score?

Karachi Chaat House Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 65 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Karachi Chaat House Inc last inspected?

Karachi Chaat House Inc was last inspected on April 18, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Karachi Chaat House Inc have?

Karachi Chaat House Inc has 47 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Karachi Chaat House Inc safe to eat at?

Karachi Chaat House Inc has a safety score of 65/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Karachi Chaat House Inc serve?

Karachi Chaat House Inc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Karachi Chaat House Inc

Name: Karachi Chaat House Inc
Address: 2301 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 65

2301 W DEVON AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/18/2023

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0Fair

American•Chicago

Ranked #916 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 33% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Apr 18, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

7.8

Avg Violations

38 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+30 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 71/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (65/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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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2301 W DEVON AVE , Chicago, IL 60659

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

2 inspections

2 intermediate

14 basic

Jul

Feb 2023

2 inspections

8 high priority

8 intermediate

15 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

Mar

Apr 2023

1 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Apr 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

4 High4 Med7 Basic

15 total3 risk factors

11/100inspection score

−74 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-102.14 PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, LAMB ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) FOUND NO LABEL FOR PRE PACKAGED DESSERTS (GAJAR HALWA, RAS MALI) DISPLAYED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS ON PREMISES FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER IDENTIFICATION. (NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 FOUND OVER 25 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS, BEHIND GREASE BOX, AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE BOX WITH EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.115 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUT GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−74 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionFail

4 High4 Med8 Basic

16 total3 risk factors

9/100inspection score

−76 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 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
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, LAMB ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND NO LABEL FOR PRE PACKAGED DESSERTS (GAJAR HALWA, RAS MALI) DISPLAYED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS ON PREMISES FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER IDENTIFICATION. (NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND OVER 25 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS, BEHIND GREASE BOX, AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE BOX WITH EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUT GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/LEVEL.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−76 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jul 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED MOP SINK DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO GAS BURNER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE GAS BURNER AWAY FROM MOP SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING RACKS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jul 22

License InspectionFail

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SIX LIVE COCKROACHES ON WEST WALL IN KITCHEN: FOUR AROUND ELECTRICAL BOX, 1 BEHIND MICROWAVE, AND ONE ON STORAGE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES AND REMOVE ALL BAIT STATIONS WITH DEAD ROACHES ATTACHED TO THEM , CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED MOP SINK DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO GAS BURNER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE GAS BURNER AWAY FROM MOP SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING RACKS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR SURROUNDING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN DINING ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AND ALONG THE WALLS IN UNDER THE THREE COMPARMTENT SINK. OBSERVED DIRT BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, FLOORS ALONG THE WALL, AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXHAUST FAN IN TOILET ROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED TWO BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS UNDERNEATH THE HOODED VENT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−28 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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