What is Mintza's health inspection score?

Mintza has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mintza last inspected?

Mintza was last inspected on April 2, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mintza have?

Mintza has 19 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mintza safe to eat at?

Yes, Mintza has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Mintza

Name: Mintza
Address: 2245 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 85

2245 W DEVON AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #510 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Apr 2, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

12 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility conditionHigh Priority

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

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+13 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

2245 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, IL 60659

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Nov

Dec 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

12 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar

Apr 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT BULB. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT BULB.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2609405 DATED ON 12/18/24 NOT CORRECTED-#51- BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

Base deductions−11 pts

Dec 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High6 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

73/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O)--OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED STORAGE RACKS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON THE KITCHEN STORAGE RACK.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED EQUIPMENTS (UNUSED MIXER,BOXES ETC.)IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ON TOP OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 24

License InspectionFail

2 High6 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

63/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.0F.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON THE KITCHEN STORAGE RACK.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED STORAGE RACKS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED EQUIPMENTS (UNUSED MIXER,BOXES ETC.)IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ON TOP OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 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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