What is Cheflife 19's health inspection score?

Cheflife 19 has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cheflife 19 last inspected?

Cheflife 19 was last inspected on January 13, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cheflife 19 have?

Cheflife 19 has 14 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cheflife 19 safe to eat at?

Yes, Cheflife 19 has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Cheflife 19 serve?

Cheflife 19 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Cheflife 19

Name: Cheflife 19
Address: 3438 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 88

3438 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/13/2026

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0Excellent

American•Lakeview

Ranked #226 of 997 in LakeviewBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jan 13, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+13 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

2 basic

Mar

Dec 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

9 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

Jan

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Non-Inspection2 Complaint1 License

Jan 26

Non-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med9 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

62/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNAGE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. INSTRUCTED ABOVE MUST HAVE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES CONTAINING RECENT INVOICES LICENSE PEST CONTROL IDPH COPY, MAP OF THE FACILITY ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT JUICE BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REAR OF BASEMENT AND INSIDE FURNANCE ROOM. MUST ELEVATED ITEMS FOR THE EASY OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLOW LEAK PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
MANAGEMENT MUST HAVE A GREASE CONTAINER TO PROPERLY DISPOSED OF THE GREASE. ABOVE IS USING OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS TO DISPOSE OF GREASE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN FRONT OF KITCHEN PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL IN THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE FURNACE ROOM. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN FRONT OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE FURNANCE ROOM AND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING ONE DOOR TALL UNUSED REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN KITCHEN AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBATIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2613348 ON 03/07/2025 #55. NOTED BASEMENT SOUTH WALL STAINED WITH SIGNS OF WATER DAMAGE AND CHIPPED PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WALL TO A NON-POROUS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

License 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
OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES AS PROOF OF ACKNOWLEDGEMNT OF POLICY AGREEMENT ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED BASEMENT SOUTH WALL STAINED WITH SIGNS OF WATER DAMAGE AND CHIPPED PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WALL TO A NON-POROUS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED NO PROTECTIVE SHIELDING TO COVER LIGHTS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS OR USE SHATTERPROOF BULBS AND MAINTAIN PROOF THAT LIGHT BULBS ARE SHATTERPROOF ON SITE.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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