What is Samiflorencia African Cuisine's health inspection score?

Samiflorencia African Cuisine has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Samiflorencia African Cuisine last inspected?

Samiflorencia African Cuisine was last inspected on July 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Samiflorencia African Cuisine have?

Samiflorencia African Cuisine has 22 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Samiflorencia African Cuisine safe to eat at?

Samiflorencia African Cuisine has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Samiflorencia African Cuisine serve?

Samiflorencia African Cuisine serves African cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Samiflorencia African Cuisine

Name: Samiflorencia African Cuisine
Address: 1901 W 87TH ST, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 73

1901 W 87TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

African•Chicago

Ranked #1000 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 76% of african restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jul 10, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

5.5

Avg Violations

9 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

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+37 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

1901 W 87TH ST, Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2024

1 inspections

Oct

Dec 2024

2 inspections

5 high priority

4 intermediate

11 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE DINING AREA HAS NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE DINING AREA AND KITCHEN AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY SPRAYER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 : MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 24

License InspectionFail

4 High4 Med9 Basic

17 total2 risk factors

12/100inspection score

−78 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE, AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING (STEAM TABLE) BEING HELD AT 135.0F MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED 3- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT MUST REPLACE THE SINK OR PROVIDE SMALL EQUIPMENT. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE & SPRAYER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM AND ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SEAL SEVERAL SMALL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,GAP UNDERNEATH SERVICE WINDOW AND LOOSE WINDOW TRIM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSYEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−78 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 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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