What is Shabu Plus Chinatown's health inspection score?

Shabu Plus Chinatown has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Shabu Plus Chinatown last inspected?

Shabu Plus Chinatown was last inspected on February 10, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Shabu Plus Chinatown have?

Shabu Plus Chinatown has 9 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Shabu Plus Chinatown safe to eat at?

Yes, Shabu Plus Chinatown has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Shabu Plus Chinatown serve?

Shabu Plus Chinatown serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Shabu Plus Chinatown

Name: Shabu Plus Chinatown
Address: 2131 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 90

2131 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/10/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chinatown

Ranked #94 of 459 in ChinatownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Feb 10, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+14 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

2131 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

1 inspections

Nov

Sep 2024

1 inspections

Feb 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 intermediate

2 basic

Feb

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint2 License

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE PIPES ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE TABLE NEXT TO THE SMALL DISHWASHING MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12: FOUND DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: OBSERVED ON ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN ICE MACHINE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Med1 Basic

5 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED AT NEAR ICE MACHINE (IN USE) AND DISHWASHING AREA INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS, THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. ON THE SELF SERVICE CONVEYER BELT (WHICH IS NOT A HOT OR COLDING UNIT) LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA FOUND: LOBSTER BALLS, FRIED SCALLOPS, FISH TOFU, QUAIL EGGS, RAW EGGS, VARIETY OF TOFU FOOD ITEMS, IMITATION CRAB, FRIED FISH BALL WITH CHEESE, CUT SWEET POTATOES, ROLLED FISH BALLS, SPAM, TOMATO WEDGES, CORN, BABY CORN, SHRIMP BAGS, DRIED BEAN CURDS TEMPERATURES RANGED 49.6F-66.7F. FOUND THE FOLLOWING ON SHELVES AT ROOM TEMPERATURE NEAR THE REAR CONVEYER BELT: SHRIMP BAGS, QUAIL EGGS, BABY CORN, DRIED BEAN CURDS, DUMPLINGS, AND FRIED TOFU RANGING TEMPERATURES OF 50.9F-68.0F. IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER NEAR CONVEYER BELT: VARIOUS TYPES OF TOFU AND FISH BALLS, AND DRIED BEAN CURDS TEMPERATURES RANGING 48.0F-53.2F. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER: A CONTAINER OF EGGS AND KIMCHI RANGING TEMPERATURES OF 48.2F-52.0F. LASTLY, CUT CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDEW MELON (51.2F) FOUND ON THE SELF-SERVICE BUFFET. N
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED ON ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN ICE MACHINE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−27 pts

Sep 24

License InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 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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