What is Ekiben's health inspection score?

Ekiben has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ekiben last inspected?

Ekiben was last inspected on August 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ekiben have?

Ekiben has 1 total violation across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ekiben safe to eat at?

Yes, Ekiben has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Ekiben serve?

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

Official Health Record

Ekiben

Name: Ekiben
Address: 1825 W IRVING PARK, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 96

1825 W IRVING PARK, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Lakeview

Ranked #79 of 997 in LakeviewBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

2 inspections

Last: Aug 7, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

0.5

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

100

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.

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1825 W IRVING PARK, Chicago, IL 60613

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Aug 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 25

License InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED 45 SEATS CURRENTLY SET UP IN FACILITY, AND ONLY ONE BATHROOM AVAILABLE/ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC/CUSTOMERS AT THIS TIME. ADDITIONAL "EMPLOYEE ONLY" BATHROOM IS LOCATED IN THE BACK OF KITCHEN, BUT IT IS NOT ACCESIBLE TO CUSTOMERS/CANNOT BE MADE ACCESSIBLE AS IT IS BEHIND THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF AVAILABLE SEATS TO THIRTY (30) OR TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL BATHROOM WITH AVAILABLE TOILET AND ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILTIIES ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS IN THE FACILITY TO COMPLY WITH MINIMUM TOILET AVAILABILITY AS REQUIRED BY LAW FOR ADDITIONAL SEATING. AT CURRENT TOILET AVAILABILITY, FACILITY IS ONLY PERMITTED 30 SEATS TOTAL. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030 (c).

Base deductions−2 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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