What is Hidden Treasure Cafe's health inspection score?

Hidden Treasure Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Hidden Treasure Cafe last inspected?

Hidden Treasure Cafe was last inspected on November 12, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hidden Treasure Cafe have?

Hidden Treasure Cafe has 21 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hidden Treasure Cafe safe to eat at?

Yes, Hidden Treasure Cafe has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Hidden Treasure Cafe serve?

Hidden Treasure Cafe serves Cafe cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Hidden Treasure Cafe

Name: Hidden Treasure Cafe
Address: 1929 W 87TH ST, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 88

1929 W 87TH ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/12/2024

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0Excellent

Cafe•Chicago

Ranked #535 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 90% of cafe restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Nov 12, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

78%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

17 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

100

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

1929 W 87TH ST , Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

May

Jun 2022

1 inspections

Jul 2022

1 inspections

Jul

Aug 2022

2 inspections

8 high priority

2 intermediate

11 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

Jun

Aug 2023

1 inspections

Apr 2024

1 inspections

Apr

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Inspection History

9 records on file

2 Canvass2 Non-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection4 License

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med4 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

47/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
Inspector Comments: MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
Inspector Comments: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY "1/4"-1/2" GAP IN CENTER AND BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR, ALSO AROUND BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN

Basic (4)

−8 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES WITH COVER FOR BOTH UNISEX RESTROOMS, MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: FOUND NO HOOKS FOR MOP AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ORDER TO AIR DRY WET MOPS, MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: FOUND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS STORED ON OUTDOOR PATIO, ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS, AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING. MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
Inspector Comments: NOTED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−43 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 22

License InspectionFail

5 High1 Med7 Basic

13 total4 risk factors

11/100inspection score

−69 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
FOUND PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICSTION ON SITE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-00
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY "1/4"-1/2" GAP IN CENTER AND BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR, ALSO AROUND BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND RAW WOOD BEHIND COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND AROUND BASE OF WATER HEATER IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/FINISH TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES WITH COVER FOR BOTH UNISEX RESTROOMS, MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
FOUND TALL WEEDS GROWING NEXT TO DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO DETER PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND NO HOOKS FOR MOP AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ORDER TO AIR DRY WET MOPS, MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND MOLDY WATER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRONT PREP SERVICE COUNTER. MUST CLEAN, KEEP FLOOR DRY AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS STORED ON OUTDOOR PATIO, ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS, AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING. MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−69 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Jul 22

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

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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