What is 1 Karachi Chaat House's health inspection score?

1 Karachi Chaat House 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 1 Karachi Chaat House last inspected?

1 Karachi Chaat House was last inspected on February 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does 1 Karachi Chaat House have?

1 Karachi Chaat House has 17 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is 1 Karachi Chaat House safe to eat at?

1 Karachi Chaat House 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 1 Karachi Chaat House serve?

1 Karachi Chaat House serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

1 Karachi Chaat House

Name: 1 Karachi Chaat House
Address: 2301 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 78

2301 W DEVON AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/3/2025

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #1000 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Feb 3, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+18 pts

100

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

2301 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, IL 60659

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

Apr

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

9 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Feb 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass2 License

Feb 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COCA-COLA REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−14 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med9 Basic

12 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
MINERAL BUILD-UP AT ICE CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE INSIDE THE KITCHEN ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:ALLO SAMOSA,VEGGIE SAMOSA; EGG PUFF;VEGGIE AND PANERA PUFF AT TEMP OF 110F TO 120.6F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 10.5F VALUE 179. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.COOKED PULLED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 56.3F; CREAMY COLESLAW STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 49.7F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 12,VALUE 50. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN METAL SPITS USED FOR FOOD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF HANDWASHING SINK.REMOVE TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALSO PREP TABLE BASE IS RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR AND THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.-
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−38 pts

Apr 23

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 23

License InspectionCleanNo Entry

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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