What is Sarima Cafe's health inspection score?

Sarima Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sarima Cafe last inspected?

Sarima Cafe was last inspected on February 25, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sarima Cafe have?

Sarima Cafe has 39 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sarima Cafe safe to eat at?

Sarima Cafe has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Sarima Cafe serve?

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

Official Health Record

Sarima Cafe

Name: Sarima Cafe
Address: 1924 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 73

1924 W NORTH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/25/2026

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Cafe•Wicker Park

Ranked #355 of 579 in Wicker ParkBetter than 72% of cafe restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Feb 25, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

7.8

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

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.

Location

1924 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

May 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

19 basic

May

Feb 2026

3 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

12 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Feb 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT IDENTIFED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12 OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (SCOOPS) STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE DRY STORAGE CONTAINER(S). INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

Base deductions−15 pts

Feb 26

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Med7 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

56/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE FOR CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS ARE STORED, PREPPED/HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND POST ON SITE. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:35AM, TOWARDS THE END OF THE WALK-THROUGH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK HOT WATER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 69F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. MANAGER ATTEMPTED TO MAKE AN ADJUSTMENT AT THE SINK THEN CONTACTED SERVICE TECHNICIAN/PLUMBER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT IDENTIFED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING/HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (SCOOPS) STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE DRY STORAGE CONTAINER(S). INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS (BUILD-UP OF COFFEE GRINDS) ON COFFEE MACHINE SPOUTS LOCATED NEAR THE FRONTLINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFTER USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

Base deductions−39 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 26

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

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
2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.12 : OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD PRODUCTS FROM ADJACENT RESTAURANT BEING STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY AT THERE LICENSED FACILITY.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP COUNTER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STOARGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER STORAGE CABINETS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR AND LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE BUCKET OF WATER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR REAR DOOR,LOOSE WINDOW TRIM IN DINING AREA AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME,GAP IN FLOORING ALONG WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPING PAINT FROM CEILING IN DINING AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN CALCIUM BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE NEAR ICE MACHINE AND DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECT FROM FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 25

License InspectionFail

1 High1 Med10 Basic

12 total1 risk factor

60/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD PRODUCTS FROM ADJACENT RESTAURANT BEING STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY AT THERE LICENSED FACILITY.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP COUNTER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STOARGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER STORAGE CABINETS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR AND LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE BUCKET OF WATER.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO DISPOSE OF TRASH. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR REAR DOOR,LOOSE WINDOW TRIM IN DINING AREA AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME,GAP IN FLOORING ALONG WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SCRAPE CHIPING PAINT FROM CEILING IN DINING AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN CALCIUM BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE NEAR ICE MACHINE AND DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECT FROM FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Base deductions−35 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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