What is Tabaq Restaurant's health inspection score?

Tabaq Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tabaq Restaurant last inspected?

Tabaq Restaurant was last inspected on March 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tabaq Restaurant have?

Tabaq Restaurant has 5 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tabaq Restaurant safe to eat at?

Tabaq Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Tabaq Restaurant serve?

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

Official Health Record

Tabaq Restaurant

Name: Tabaq Restaurant
Address: 1245 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 75

1245 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/27/2025

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0Good

American•Old Town

Ranked #253 of 367 in Old TownBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Mar 27, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 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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1245 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago, IL 60610

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 License

Mar 25

License InspectionLatestPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
STRIP ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR COMING LOOSE AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE STRIP AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECTS FROM ENTERING AND HARBORING.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE METAL SHELVING IN THE REAR RIGHT SIDE FROM WHERE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN DISHES BEING STORED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL LINING THE LOWER SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE METAL SHELVING ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE HOTLINE WHERE THE SEASONINGS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOIL AND CARDBOARD, KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE UTILITY SINK WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD PLATTER ON BASE FLOOR OF THE UNIT.. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND REAR PREP WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 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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