What is Charoen Krung BY Sathorn's health inspection score?

Charoen Krung BY Sathorn has a SafeDine safety score of 65 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Charoen Krung BY Sathorn last inspected?

Charoen Krung BY Sathorn was last inspected on May 1, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Charoen Krung BY Sathorn have?

Charoen Krung BY Sathorn has 16 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Charoen Krung BY Sathorn safe to eat at?

Charoen Krung BY Sathorn has a safety score of 65/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Charoen Krung BY Sathorn

Name: Charoen Krung BY Sathorn
Address: 2100 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 65

2100 N HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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Lincoln Park

Ranked #531 of 754 in Lincoln Park

Improving

2 inspections

Last: May 1, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-35

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+22 pts

Latest

100% weight

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

2100 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60614

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 License Re-Inspection1 License

May 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111--OBSERVED METAL DOOR LEADING DIRECTLY TO THE SURFACE LEVEL ENTRANCE FROM THE SIDEWALK TO HAVE EXTREMELY LARGE GAP GREATER THAN AN INCH AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. THE EXTERIOR METAL DOOR IS BENTS AND NOT FULLY CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROTECT AND PEST PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15--OBSERVED MISSING HANDLES ON THE HOT AND COLD WATER AT THE SCRAPE SINK LOCATED NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. SCRAPE SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE MISSING HANDLES AND PROVIDE FUNCTIONAL FAUCET HANDLES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17--NOTED CEILING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT COVERED WITH A PLASTIC TARP, WHITE INSULATION, AND PACKING FOAM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AT THE CEILING FOR ALL CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11--OBSERVED MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OVER LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOR ALL LIGHTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11--OBSERVED VERY DIM LIGHT IN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED LIGHTS TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM IN THE MAIN PREP AREA OVER THE GRILLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/REPAIR ALL LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND THE MAIN GRILL/PREP AREA TO PROVIDE AN ADEQAUTE AMOUNT OF LIGHTING.

Base deductions−13 pts

Apr 25

License InspectionFail

1 High2 Med8 Basic

11 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED ONE (1) VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE IN MAIN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA ON PREP TABLE NEAR REAR EXIT. NO HACCP PLAN OR VARIANCE APPROVAL IS AVAILABLE OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INPSECTION. TAGGED MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT TIME OF INSPECTION. EQUIPMENT NOT TO BE USED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH (FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG) TO START THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR ANY SPECIAL PROCESSES SUCH AS VACUUM PACKAGING, SOUS VIDE, SMOKING/CURING, SPROUTING, FERMENTING ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DOUBLE WOODEN DOORS IN BASEMENT AT STAIRS LEADING TO EXTERIOR SIDEWALK/LOADING ENTRANCE FROM DICKENS, AS WELL AS THE METAL DOOR LEADING DIRECTLY TO THE SURFACE LEVEL ENTRANCE FROM THE SIDEWALK TO BOTH HAVE EXTREMELY LARGE GAPS GREATER THAN AN INCH AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. THE EXTERIOR METAL DOOR IS BENTS AND NOT FULLY CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROTECT AND PEST PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE HVAC/UTILITY ROOM CLOSET AT THE SOUTHWEST MOST END OF THE BASEMENT, AS WELL AS OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND WOOD AND LOOSE EQUIPEMNT ON THE FLOOR IN THE SOUTHEAST MOST CORNER OF BASEMENT WHEN YOU ENTER DOWN MAIN FRONT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF RAT AND RODENT DROPPINGS, AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a).

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BAGS OF RICE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT OFFICE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE DRINK COOLER AT THE FRONT BAR TO HAVE A TORN GASKET HANGING OFF ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE SMALL CHEST FREEZER AT ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT AND NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED MISSING HANDLES ON THE HOT AND COLD WATER AT THE SCRAPE SINK LOCATED NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. SCRAPE SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE MISSING HANDLES AND PROVIDE FUNCTIONAL FAUCET HANDLES.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID FULLY DISLODGED AND INTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER VISIBLE. LID IS DAMAGED AND NOT ABLE TO BE FULLY MAINTAINED CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR LOOSE GREASE CONTAINER LID AND MAINTAIN ALL TRASH CONTAINERS WITH A TIGHT-FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CEILING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT COVERED WITH A PLASTIC TARP, WHITE INSULATION, AND PACKING FOAM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AT THE CEILING FOR ALL CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OVER LIGHTS IN STORAGE AREA IN REAR CORNER OF BASEMENT NEAR SHELVES WITH POTS AND PANS, AND OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT COVER ON LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOR ALL LIGHTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VERY DIM LIGHT IN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED LIGHTS TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM IN THE MAIN PREP AREA OVER THE GRILLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/REPAIR ALL LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND THE MAIN GRILL/PREP AREA TO PROVIDE AN ADEQAUTE AMOUNT OF LIGHTING.

Base deductions−36 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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