What is Helen Borowicz's health inspection score?

Helen Borowicz 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 Helen Borowicz last inspected?

Helen Borowicz was last inspected on November 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Helen Borowicz have?

Helen Borowicz has 9 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Helen Borowicz safe to eat at?

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

What type of cuisine does Helen Borowicz serve?

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

Official Health Record

Helen Borowicz

Name: Helen Borowicz
Address: 1925 W 47TH ST, Chicago, 60609
Rating: 94

1925 W 47TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/3/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #999 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

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6 inspections

Last: Nov 3, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

1.5

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-6 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

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

1925 W 47TH ST, Chicago, IL 60609

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

Apr

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Aug

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Non-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NONSERVICE ANIMAL (LARGE LIVE CAT) WALKING IN FOOD PREPERATION/SEATING AREA FOR CUSTOMERS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PIC THAT ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED FROM ESTABLISHNMENT IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS ETC. PIC CARRIED CAT OUTSIDE ESTABLISHMENT THROUGH REAR EXIT AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-40-60. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS, REMOVE UNNECESARY ARTICLES NOT RELATED TO RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−9 pts

Aug 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CLUTTER OF UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BACK PREP AND STORAGE AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS OVER THE GRILL AND FRYERS TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

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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