What is Southport Grocery And Cafe's health inspection score?

Southport Grocery And Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Southport Grocery And Cafe last inspected?

Southport Grocery And Cafe was last inspected on March 24, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Southport Grocery And Cafe have?

Southport Grocery And Cafe has 29 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Southport Grocery And Cafe safe to eat at?

Southport Grocery And Cafe has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Southport Grocery And Cafe serve?

Southport Grocery And Cafe serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Southport Grocery And Cafe

Name: Southport Grocery And Cafe
Address: 3552 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 75

3552 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/24/2026

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0Good

American•Lakeview

Ranked #627 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Mar 24, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-33

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-11 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 67/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (75/100) 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

3552 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug

Jul 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

May 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

12 basic

May

Mar 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

2 High2 Med

4 total2 risk factors

60/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCPRisk Factor−10
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODSRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR NOT WORKING. MUST INSTALL A WORKING SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING AREA IN FOOD PREPARATION LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med10 Basic

13 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF BLACK AND PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. 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 IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. 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 BUCKETS IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LNER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP/SERVING LINE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR NOT WORKING. MUST INSTALL A WORKING SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING AREA IN FOOD PREPARATION LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS OR FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGTHS AND MAINTAIN INTENSITY LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2597939 ON 07/23/2024. VIOLATION#55. OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT ABOVE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE PEELING CEILING PAINT AT SAID LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−45 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT ABOVE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE PEELING CEILING PAINT AT SAID LOCATION.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS ALONG COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND WALL AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR ISSUE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT ABOVE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE PEELING CEILING PAINT AT SAID LOCATION.

Base deductions−16 pts

Aug 23

License InspectionPass

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HANDSIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN.SIGN MUST BE PROVIDED IN ALL HANDWASHING SINK

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
A GAP OF 1/4" AT BOTTOM FRONT DOOR. REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECT ENTRY

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INVERTED CLEAN PLATES ARE STORED ON PEELING WOOD SURFACE IN DINING AREA.INSRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL TO STORE SAID PLATES TO MINIMIZE SOURCE CONTAMINATION
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AMD WALL INSIDE THE EAST WASHROOM IN DINING AREA. REPAIR ISSUE
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NO VENTILATION PROVIDED INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM AT SECOND FLOOR/BAKERY AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Base deductions−21 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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