What is The Neighborhood Gem's health inspection score?

The Neighborhood Gem has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Neighborhood Gem last inspected?

The Neighborhood Gem was last inspected on October 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Neighborhood Gem have?

The Neighborhood Gem has 3 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Neighborhood Gem safe to eat at?

Yes, The Neighborhood Gem has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

The Neighborhood Gem

Name: The Neighborhood Gem
Address: 8040 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 94

8040 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/27/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Oct 27, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

Real-time Score: 91/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (94/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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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8040 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60620

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 License

Oct 25

License InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT WASHROOM DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. ALSO OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CORNER AREA OF THE WALL IN THE SAME STORAGE ROOM TO THE RIGHT OF THE HOT WATER TANK; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. OBSERVED SOME WORN/CRACKED FLOOR TILE ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE FURNACE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT FANS.

Base deductions−6 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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