What is 79th Food & Deli's health inspection score?

79th Food & Deli has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was 79th Food & Deli last inspected?

79th Food & Deli was last inspected on November 15, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does 79th Food & Deli have?

79th Food & Deli has 3 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is 79th Food & Deli safe to eat at?

79th Food & Deli has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does 79th Food & Deli serve?

79th Food & Deli serves Deli cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

79th Food & Deli

Name: 79th Food & Deli
Address: 857 E 79TH ST, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 74

857 E 79TH ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/15/2024

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0Good

Deli•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 60% of deli restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Nov 15, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

19 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% 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.

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857 E 79TH ST , Chicago, IL 60619

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 License

Nov 24

License InspectionLatestPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGNS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS NO DRAINBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A DRAINBOARD FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Base deductions−14 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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