What is Nepal House's health inspection score?

Nepal House has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Nepal House last inspected?

Nepal House was last inspected on January 7, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Nepal House have?

Nepal House has 17 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Nepal House safe to eat at?

Yes, Nepal House has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Nepal House

Name: Nepal House
Address: 158 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 86

158 W DIVISION ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/7/2026

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0Excellent

Old Town

Ranked #122 of 354 in Old Town

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Jan 7, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.3

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

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-2 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

158 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, IL 60610

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

1 basic

Jan

Jan 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

7 basic

Jan

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE COOKLINE PREP TABLE WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND DARK STAINS ON BOTH SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE DRAIN AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH A HEAVY SLIMY LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH A HEAVY CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE GROOVES OF THE ICE MACHINE DOOR WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND POSSIBLE FOOD CRUMBS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE ICE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE A/C VENTS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE SPILLAGE/SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SIDES OF ALL COOKING AND NON EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND CLEAR OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST ACTIVITY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE WALK IN COOLER WITH THE FACTORY PROTECTIVE COVERING IN PLACE STILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE COVERING FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR, SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF MAKING SURE ALL AREAS ARE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF SMALL DEBRIS (POSSIBLE FOOD) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW AND OR FOODS BEING PREPARED IN AREA.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Med

2 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS AND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN WALKIN COOLER, ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

Base deductions−15 pts

Jan 24

License InspectionFail

1 High2 Med1 Basic

4 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS AND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN WALKIN COOLER, ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED NO DUMPSTER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER IN GOOD CONDITION ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)

Base deductions−22 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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