What is Maria's Cafe's health inspection score?

Maria's Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Maria's Cafe last inspected?

Maria's Cafe was last inspected on March 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Maria's Cafe have?

Maria's Cafe has 9 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Maria's Cafe safe to eat at?

Maria's Cafe has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Maria's Cafe serve?

Maria's Cafe serves Cafe cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Maria's Cafe

Name: Maria's Cafe
Address: 9710 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Chicago, 60617
Rating: 77

9710 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/5/2025

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0Good

Cafe•Chicago

Ranked #393 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 40% of cafe restaurants

Declining

2 inspections

Last: Mar 5, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

13 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

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-18 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

9710 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Chicago, IL 60617

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Inspection History

2 records on file

2 License

Mar 25

License InspectionLatestPass

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN PREP AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MANTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN FRONT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL BRICK WALLS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS, LITTER, UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BASEMENT WASHROOM.

Base deductions−18 pts

Feb 25

License InspectionCleanNo Entry

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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