What is Spf's health inspection score?

Spf has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Spf last inspected?

Spf was last inspected on February 17, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Spf have?

Spf has 19 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Spf safe to eat at?

Yes, Spf has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Spf

Name: Spf
Address: 2121 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 91

2121 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/17/2026

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0Excellent

Lincoln Park

Ranked #150 of 764 in Lincoln Park

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Feb 17, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

3.2

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+13 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 90/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (91/100) 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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Violation Timeline

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Jan

Jan 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

Feb 2026

2 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 License

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS IN VARIOUS COOLERS WITH EXPIRED EXPIRATION DATES. FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEANS DATED 1/29, TOMATO SOUP DATED 1/26 AND LOBSTER DRESSING DATED 1/14. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF PREPARED TCS FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST NOT HANG SOILED LINENS ON THE HAND WASHING SINK SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR BAR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MISSING LID FOR THE FRONT COFFEE CAFE ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK ON THE HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET IN THE CATERING KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED WITH ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/SEAL.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−21 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO NOT HAVE A THERMOMETER MEASURING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A THRERMOMETER TO MEASURE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED GAPS LARGER THAN 1/4 PRESENT ALONG THE GARAGE DOOR BOTTOM SEAL IN THE REAR TRASH/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL OUT OPENING PROTECTED FROM POTENTIAL PESTS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED VARIABLE LOW PRESSURE OF THE HOT WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE MIDDLE BAR AREA BEHIND THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE PRESSURE/REPAIR HANDLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE WET MOPS STORED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET NEAR BATHROOMS AT FRONT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USES.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High

2 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER WITH MANAGER TRAINING LETTER PRESENT DATED FEBRUARY 2024, BUT NO CITY OF CHICGAO CERTIFICATE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED CURRENT PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH SHRIMP AND DELI MEAT ARE HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE SMALL BAR BEHIND THE KITCHEN/CAFE AT THE FRONT WITH A CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND BLOCKED WITH EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRAION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 24

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

71/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHNG SIGNAGE NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN REAR PUBLIC BATHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUSTSHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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