What is Candor's health inspection score?

Candor has a SafeDine safety score of 36 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Candor last inspected?

Candor was last inspected on July 21, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Candor have?

Candor has 19 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Candor safe to eat at?

Candor has a safety score of 36/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Candor

Name: Candor
Address: 1745 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 36

1745 W DIVISION ST, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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Wicker Park

Ranked #466 of 579 in Wicker Park

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3 inspections

Last: Jul 21, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

6.3

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-64

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-8 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-20 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

1745 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Jun

Jul 2025

2 inspections

6 high priority

2 intermediate

11 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Jul 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

3 High5 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
2-501.11 : OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.13 : OBSERVED HAND DRYING DEVICE OVER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REMOVE AND PLACE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTER AT HAND SINK.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING BEHIND GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN CLOSET AND BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 25

License InspectionFail

3 High2 Med6 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

38/100inspection score

−52 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND DRYING DEVICE OVER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REMOVE AND PLACE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND TABLE IN BASEMENT.ALSO EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/14/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BASEMENT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT COFFEE STATION MUST PROVIDE A SNEEZE GUARD AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTER AT HAND SINK.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING BEHIND GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN CLOSET AND BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.

Base deductions−52 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 25

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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