What is Conscious Plates's health inspection score?

Conscious Plates has a SafeDine safety score of 41 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Conscious Plates last inspected?

Conscious Plates was last inspected on August 29, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Conscious Plates have?

Conscious Plates has 37 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Conscious Plates safe to eat at?

Conscious Plates has a safety score of 41/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Conscious Plates

Name: Conscious Plates
Address: 820 E 63RD ST, Chicago, 60637
Rating: 41

820 E 63RD ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/29/2024

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0Poor

Chicago

Ranked #999 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Aug 29, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

9.3

Avg Violations

20 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

10x

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

-72

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+12 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 28/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (41/100) 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.

Location

820 E 63RD ST , Chicago, IL 60637

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

2 inspections

8 high priority

2 intermediate

12 basic

Sep

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Aug

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass2 License Re-Inspection1 License

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med6 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

58/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ASLO CLEAN THE CEILING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE/RESIDUE FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. CERTIFICATES MUST BE PRINTED AND KEPT IN A FILE ON PREMISES.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM OCTOBER 7, 2022 NOT POSTED AS REQUIRED; MUST POST SUMMARY WHEN ISSUED AND IT REMAIN POSTED UNTIL THE NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Base deductions−37 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High4 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

62/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK WATER LINE; MUST INSTALL.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR; MUST PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−28 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionNot Ready

4 High1 Med6 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

33/100inspection score

−57 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030.
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
NO BARRIER SEPERATING THE PREP AREA FROM SOME CUSTOMER SEATING NOT YET IN PLACE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BARRIER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER FRONT DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS AND A 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE CENTER; SEAL GAPS TO AVOID RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FOR TESTING THE SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK WATER LINE; MUST INSTALL.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR; MUST PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR OF WASHROOM BY TOILET ALONG THE WALL. MUST PROVIDE A WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−57 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 22

License InspectionFail

4 High1 Med6 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

33/100inspection score

−57 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030.
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
NO BARRIER SEPERATING THE PREP AREA FROM SOME CUSTOMER SEATING NOT YET IN PLACE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BARRIER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER FRONT DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS AND A 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE CENTER; SEAL GAPS TO AVOID RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FOR TESTING THE SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK WATER LINE; MUST INSTALL.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR; MUST PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR OF WASHROOM BY TOILET ALONG THE WALL. MUST PROVIDE A WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−57 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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