What is Oliang Cafe Chicago's health inspection score?

Oliang Cafe Chicago has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Oliang Cafe Chicago last inspected?

Oliang Cafe Chicago was last inspected on December 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Oliang Cafe Chicago have?

Oliang Cafe Chicago has 16 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Oliang Cafe Chicago safe to eat at?

Yes, Oliang Cafe Chicago has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Oliang Cafe Chicago

Name: Oliang Cafe Chicago
Address: 2428 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 95

2428 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/10/2025

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0Excellent

Lincoln Park

Ranked #80 of 764 in Lincoln Park

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Dec 10, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

6 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

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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.

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2428 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2023

1 inspections

Jul

Aug 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Sep

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Nov

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint2 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Dec 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112--OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES ON GLUEBOARDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS IN KITCHEN UNDER SHELVES, ON FLOOR UNDER REGISTER, WAITER STATION AREA AND UPSTAIRS THROUGHOUT STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Base deductions−5 pts

Nov 25

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED COCKROACHES ON GLUEBOARDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS IN KITCHEN UNDER SHELVES, WAITER STATION AREA AND UPSTAIRS BY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Base deductions−5 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med5 Basic

8 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS CRAB RANGOON COOKED NOOLES, COOKED RICE IN THE REAR 2-DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO EXPIRATION DATES. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING. ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOAD INSIDE ALL COOLERS MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−30 pts

Aug 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

License InspectionFail

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

64/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
MUST PROVIDE ALL THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR THE WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, THAT PROPERLY DRAINS AT THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MEASURE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL RAW WOOD AT THE DISH ROOM UTILITY SERVICE SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE NON-ABSORBENT.----MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PLASTIC FROM THE METAL SIDE OF THE WOK LINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING OVER THE COOKS LINE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE DISH WASHING ROOM.----MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE 2ND FLR. DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 23

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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