What is Crepe & Bean's health inspection score?

Crepe & Bean 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 Crepe & Bean last inspected?

Crepe & Bean was last inspected on November 25, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Crepe & Bean have?

Crepe & Bean has 7 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Crepe & Bean safe to eat at?

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

What type of cuisine does Crepe & Bean serve?

Crepe & Bean serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Crepe & Bean

Name: Crepe & Bean
Address: 555 W MADISON ST, Chicago, 60661
Rating: 77

555 W MADISON ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/25/2024

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0Good

American•West Loop

Ranked #547 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Nov 25, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

17 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

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

555 W MADISON ST , Chicago, IL 60661

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

Jun

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

Nov 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Nov

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass2 License

Nov 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
No food handler certificate for food handlers, instructed to obtain.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
No hands washing sign in men's restroom. Instructed to provide.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Bulk food containers not labeled ( sugar, salt...) instructed to label.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
No licensed pest control service, No log book. Instructed manager to obtain a licensed pest control service with log book. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Using paper cups as a scoop for bulk food, instructed to use proper scoops.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
No food handler certificate for food handlers, instructed to obtain.

Base deductions−24 pts

Aug 22

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INOPERABLE. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND IS ADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 180F, WITH A SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jun 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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