What is Check The Fridge, Llc's health inspection score?

Check The Fridge, Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Check The Fridge, Llc last inspected?

Check The Fridge, Llc was last inspected on November 4, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Check The Fridge, Llc have?

Check The Fridge, Llc has 7 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Check The Fridge, Llc safe to eat at?

Check The Fridge, Llc has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Check The Fridge, Llc serve?

Check The Fridge, Llc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Check The Fridge, Llc

Name: Check The Fridge, Llc
Address: 1850 S BLUE ISLAND AVE, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 81

1850 S BLUE ISLAND AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/4/2024

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0Good

American•Pilsen

Ranked #196 of 405 in PilsenBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Nov 4, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

17 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+25 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

1850 S BLUE ISLAND AVE , Chicago, IL 60608

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Canvass1 License

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 56F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN FRONT PREP SINGLE DOOR VERTICAL COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Basic (5)

−10 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED GOOD NATURE COLD PRESS MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND INSIDE OF COOLERS FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FLOOR TILES LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA CHIPPED AND BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOLERS, FREEZER AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Base deductions−25 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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