What is Healthy Substance Cantina's health inspection score?

Healthy Substance Cantina has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Healthy Substance Cantina last inspected?

Healthy Substance Cantina was last inspected on December 9, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Healthy Substance Cantina have?

Healthy Substance Cantina has 12 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Healthy Substance Cantina safe to eat at?

Yes, Healthy Substance Cantina has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Healthy Substance Cantina

Name: Healthy Substance Cantina
Address: 1480 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 87

1480 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/9/2024

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0Excellent

Wicker Park

Ranked #131 of 579 in Wicker Park

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Dec 9, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

16 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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

1480 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Sep

Oct 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Dec

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass2 License Re-Inspection1 License

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
DISHMACHINES TURNED OFF AND NOT OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL DISHMACHINES ON AND PROPERLY SANITIZING. PRIORITY, 7-38-025.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN (100F-120F AT HANDWASH SINKS, 120F MINIMUM AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Base deductions−12 pts

Sep 23

License InspectionFail

3 High2 Med5 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

45/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
DISHMACHINES TURNED OFF AND NOT OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL DISHMACHINES ON AND PROPERLY SANITIZING. PRIORITY 7-38-025
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT TURNED ON AND OPERATING AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE TO KEEP TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ACCURATELY MEASURE COLD AND HOT TEMPERATUREES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE WITH UP-TO-DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOGBOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MISSING BARRIERS AT REAR WEST SIDE PREP AREA AND SERVICE LINE WHERE FOOD IS UNPROTECTED. SERVICE LINE IS LOCATED IN COMMON NARROW HALLWAY WHERE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KITS THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN (100F-120F AT HANDWASH SINKS, 120F MINIMUM AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MISSING DUMP/PREP SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NO COMMERICIAL DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

Base deductions−50 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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