What is Recipe For Change's health inspection score?

Recipe For Change has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Recipe For Change last inspected?

Recipe For Change was last inspected on April 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Recipe For Change have?

Recipe For Change has 8 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Recipe For Change safe to eat at?

Yes, Recipe For Change has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Recipe For Change

Name: Recipe For Change
Address: 2801 S ROCKWELL ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 89

2801 S ROCKWELL ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Excellent

Pilsen

Ranked #99 of 405 in Pilsen

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Apr 30, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

1.6

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

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

2801 S ROCKWELL ST, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

1 inspections

Aug

Sep 2023

2 inspections

4 intermediate

Sep 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE IS BROKEN ON THE INMATE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
THE INMATE WASHROOM LACKS A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WITH WALL BASES IN LUNCH ROOM AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNGLUED BASEBOARD IN THE LUNCH ROOM ALONG THE LEFT WALL FROM ENTRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINATIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND DEAD INSECTS ALONG WALL IN DRY STORAGE, FOOD PREP AND IN CAGE. INSTUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.

Base deductions−5 pts

Sep 23

License InspectionFail

3 Med

3 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND APPROX 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND UNUSED COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROX 20 DROPPINGS INSDE CAGE. RECOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. MUST REMOVE PEST DROPPINGS AND CLEAN SAID AREAS. ALSO NOTED ANTS IN DRY SROAGE. MUST REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND DEAD INSECTS ALONG WALL IN DRY STORAGE, FOOD PREP AND IN CAGE. INSTUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND NO DETAILD SERVICE REPORT ON SITE FOR PEST CONTROL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−15 pts

Aug 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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