What is Americanos's health inspection score?

Americanos has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Americanos last inspected?

Americanos was last inspected on April 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Americanos have?

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

Is Americanos safe to eat at?

Americanos has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Americanos serve?

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

Official Health Record

Americanos

Name: Americanos
Address: 6666 N NORTHWEST HWY, Chicago, 60631
Rating: 84

6666 N NORTHWEST HWY, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #994 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

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2 inspections

Last: Apr 4, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-6 pts

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

6666 N NORTHWEST HWY, Chicago, IL 60631

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Canvass1 License

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE ON TOILET IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. TOILET IS CURRENTLY FLUSHED WITH ROPE MADE OUT OF PLASTIC TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN TOILET ROOM LOCATED CLOSEST TO STREET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 24

License InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SERVICE/MOP SINK TO PROTECT THE DRAIN BOARD FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALL FLOORS AND WALLS IN EMPLYEE WASHROOM MUST BE NON ABSORBANT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 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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