What is Nadu's health inspection score?

Nadu has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Nadu last inspected?

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

How many health violations does Nadu have?

Nadu has 10 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Nadu safe to eat at?

Nadu has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Nadu

Name: Nadu
Address: 2518 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 78

2518 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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Ranked #384 of 764 in Lincoln Park

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3 inspections

Last: Jun 4, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

3.3

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

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-12 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-7 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Mar

May 2025

1 inspections

Jun 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Jun

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 License

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Basic

3 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED HOT WATER FINAL RINSE SANITIZING TEMPERATURE AT 130F AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT LEAST 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZING AT 10 PPM INSIDE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CHLORINE MUST HAVE A SANITIZER LEVEL READING AT 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION 3/4/2025, REPORT #2613075. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−22 pts

May 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED EMPTY 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER BELOW NEXT TO PASTRY PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. TECHNICIAD ARRIVED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND COMPLETED REPAIRS PRIOR TO END OF INSPECTION. COOLER MAINTAINING TEMP OF 37.1F AT END OF INSPECTION.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED/UNFINISHED WOOD AND DRYWALL ALONG THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ENTIRE BAR ABOVE THE SINKS AND PREP SURFACES AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAKE THE AREA SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSORBENT. OBSERVED PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LINING ON OVEN IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE BOTTOM SHELF/EXHAUST COVER OF THE SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER AT SIDE OF DISH MACHINE AREA IN THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF SPILLAGE AND BUILD UP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE CEILING ABOVE THE HAND SINK AND PREP SURFACES OF THE WAITER/SERVICE STATION NEXT TO THE FRONT BAR AREA TO NOT BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SPRAY FOAM/ INSULATION PRESENT ON BEAMS, CREATING A ROUGH AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANLABLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FINISH AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OF CEILING IN SERVICE AREA IN BAR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SMALL STAINLESS STEEL DRAIN BOARD/SHELF NOT FULLY ATTACHED TO WALL AT THE BAR/SIDE PREP AREA NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH DRAIN BOARD/SHELF BACK TO WALL.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED 2 OF 6 LIGHTBULBS IN EXHAUST HOOD UNIT TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND REPLACE/REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN UNIT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE SELF-CONTAINED/SELF-VENTING OVEN/UNIT IN THE KITCHEN ON THE SIDE NEAR THE KITCHEN EXIT WITHOUT AN OVERHEAD EXUAST UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUARE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM OR OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE KITCHEN RATIONAL OVEN AND ITS SELF-CONTAINED FILTER/VENTILATION SYSTEM.

Base deductions−22 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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