What is Ravenswood Kitchen, Llc's health inspection score?

Ravenswood Kitchen, Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ravenswood Kitchen, Llc last inspected?

Ravenswood Kitchen, Llc was last inspected on February 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ravenswood Kitchen, Llc have?

Ravenswood Kitchen, Llc has 9 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ravenswood Kitchen, Llc safe to eat at?

Ravenswood Kitchen, Llc has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Ravenswood Kitchen, Llc serve?

Ravenswood Kitchen, Llc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Ravenswood Kitchen, Llc

Name: Ravenswood Kitchen, Llc
Address: 4943 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 78

4943 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/10/2025

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0Good

American•Lincoln Square

Ranked #227 of 448 in Lincoln SquareBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Feb 10, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

16 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

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

-0 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

+15 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

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 (78/100) 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.

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4943 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

6 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

Feb

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 License

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High6 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

58/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS)POTATOES,PORK,EGGS ETC. IS BEING PREPARED/HANDLED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE,THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS ON KITCHEN SHELF TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jan 23

License InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA AND INSIDE BOILER ROOM IN REAR.

Base deductions−2 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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