What is Total Holistic Creamery's health inspection score?

Total Holistic Creamery has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Total Holistic Creamery last inspected?

Total Holistic Creamery was last inspected on December 1, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Total Holistic Creamery have?

Total Holistic Creamery has 8 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Total Holistic Creamery safe to eat at?

Yes, Total Holistic Creamery has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Total Holistic Creamery

Name: Total Holistic Creamery
Address: 1948 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 89

1948 W NORTH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/1/2025

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0Excellent

Wicker Park

Ranked #103 of 579 in Wicker Park

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Dec 1, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

Latest

100% weight

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

1948 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

Dec

Jan 2023

1 inspections

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Feb

Dec 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass1 Complaint1 Non-Inspection

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Reusing large plastic jugs with narrow opening as a multi-use utensils. instructed to use proper utensils that can be washed easily.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
No sanitizer solution test strips on site, Instructed manager to obtain, Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med3 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

69/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 2 1/2 GALLONS OF MILK AND 1 QUART OF HALF AND HALF ( $14) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP IN REAR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PAPER BEING USED TO LINE SHELVING IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE A SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LID OF ICE MACHINE WITH STICKY SUBSTANCE AFFIXED TO IT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR IN PREP AREA BENEATH EQUIPMENT WITH SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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