What is Ameer Tandoori Kabab's health inspection score?

Ameer Tandoori Kabab has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ameer Tandoori Kabab last inspected?

Ameer Tandoori Kabab was last inspected on April 1, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ameer Tandoori Kabab have?

Ameer Tandoori Kabab has 37 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ameer Tandoori Kabab safe to eat at?

Ameer Tandoori Kabab has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Ameer Tandoori Kabab serve?

Ameer Tandoori Kabab serves Indian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Ameer Tandoori Kabab

Name: Ameer Tandoori Kabab
Address: 2307 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 73

2307 W DEVON AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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Indian•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 78% of indian restaurants

Declining

7 inspections

Last: Apr 1, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-8 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 77/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (73/100) 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

2307 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, IL 60659

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

Sep

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Oct

Jan 2025

2 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Mar

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Complaint1 Short Form Complaint2 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Apr 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STOVE, DEEP FRYER, SINGLE BURNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
3-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER LINE LEAKING BEHIND RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND INSTRUCAND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−17 pts

Mar 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionNo Entry

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STOVE, DEEP FRYER, SINGLE BURNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
3-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER LINE LEAKING BEHIND RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−15 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STOVE, DEEP FRYER, SINGLE BURNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
3-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER LINE LEAKING BEHIND RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−15 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOORN NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND INSTRUCAND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 22

License InspectionFail

2 High2 Med8 Basic

12 total2 risk factors

44/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38-010. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED BACK DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA WITH HOLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND PPOTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED TWO LIVE COCKROACHES ON FLOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR, 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON WALL OUTSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM, THREE LIVE ROACHES IN MICROWAVE LOCATED IN PREP AREA, 1 LIVE ROACH ON WALL ABOVE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA, AND 1 LIVE ROACH INSIDE DOOR OF DEEP FRYER LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STOVE, DEEP FRYER, SINGLE BURNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND RESTORE HOT WATER AT HANDSINK AND ENSURE THAT IT REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK LOCATED NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED SOME DEBRIS ON THE GROUND IN THE BACKYARD AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT NEAR NEAR FURNACE.---OBSERVED FLOOR SURROUNDING FURNACE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.---- OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM IN BASMENT WITH DIRTY FLOORS, AND OBSERVED DIRY FLOORS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM IN BASMEMENT.------OBSERVED TOILET IN MENS TOILET ROOM WIH STAINS.----OBSERVED AREAS SURROUNDING SUMP PUMPS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN BASMENT WITH DEBRIS.---OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR SURROUNDING GREASE TRAP IN BASMENT. --- OBSERVED FOOD ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS IN THE STRORAGE CLOSET AND IN WOODEN CUPBOARDS IN THE BASMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLES THROUGHOUT CEILING AND AROUND PIPES IN CELING IN PREP AREA .--- OBSERVED WATER SPRAYING OUT FACUET WHEN TURNED ON AT ONE COMPARMENT SINK IN BASEMENT---OBSERVED HOLE IN FLOOR IN MENS TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.---OBSERVED PARTS OF CEILING IN ELECTRICAL ROOM BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH TAPE. --- OBSERVED FLOOR IN MENS TOILET ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR WITH LOOSE TILES. --OBSERVED SUMP PUMP COVER MISSING IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−46 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

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