What is Highly Flavored Chicago's health inspection score?

Highly Flavored Chicago 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 Highly Flavored Chicago last inspected?

Highly Flavored Chicago was last inspected on March 4, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Highly Flavored Chicago have?

Highly Flavored Chicago has 31 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Highly Flavored Chicago safe to eat at?

Yes, Highly Flavored Chicago has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Highly Flavored Chicago serve?

Highly Flavored Chicago serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Highly Flavored Chicago

Name: Highly Flavored Chicago
Address: 12303 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60628
Rating: 87

12303 S HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/4/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Mar 4, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+26 pts

100

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

12303 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60628

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2024

3 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

10 basic

Aug

Jun 2025

2 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul

Mar 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Mar 26

Non-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.116 OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE GARBAGE CANS WITH DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON ALL FLOORS LOCATED IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE NEW HIRE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High2 Med6 Basic

12 total

38/100inspection score

−62 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-205.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A BUCKET AND CUTTING BOARD BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK HAND WASHING SINKS, ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-303.11(A) OBSERVED FACILITY HAS NO ADEQUATE SANITIZER ON SITE AND WAS WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ONLY SOAP AND HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SANITIZER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER WENT TO THE STORE AND BOUGHT BLEACH CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 60F, OBSERVED ABOUT 15 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 62F, OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LBS OF CHEESE AT 61F AND OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF MILK AT 59F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGER PROVIDED HAIR NETS DURING THE INSPECTION.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON A CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO A PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.116 OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE GARBAGE CANS WITH DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON ALL FLOORS LOCATED IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE NEW HIRE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−62 pts

Jun 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN FLOOR, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 24

License InspectionFail

3 High2 Med7 Basic

12 total2 risk factors

36/100inspection score

−54 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND INSIDE FRYER CABINETS IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR AROUND WATER HEATER IN WASHROOM, ON FLOOR INSIDE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO CONTENTS INSIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALL INFORMATION AND CONTENTS INSIDE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

Basic (7)

−14 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTE DMANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN FLOOR, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−54 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 24

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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