What is Croatian Cultural Center OF Chicago's health inspection score?

Croatian Cultural Center OF Chicago 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 Croatian Cultural Center OF Chicago last inspected?

Croatian Cultural Center OF Chicago was last inspected on July 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Croatian Cultural Center OF Chicago have?

Croatian Cultural Center OF Chicago has 17 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Croatian Cultural Center OF Chicago safe to eat at?

Yes, Croatian Cultural Center OF Chicago 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 Croatian Cultural Center OF Chicago serve?

Croatian Cultural Center OF Chicago serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Croatian Cultural Center OF Chicago

Name: Croatian Cultural Center OF Chicago
Address: 2845 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 94

2845 W DEVON AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Jul 9, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

2.4

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation 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

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 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

2845 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, IL 60659

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct

Oct 2024

2 inspections

Nov 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Nov

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

Apr

Jul 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass3 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS INSIDE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN BAR SINKS AND INTERIOR OF ALL BAR GUN HOLDERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON BAR FLOOR. INSRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN BAR FLOOR ALSO MUST KEEP BAR FLOOR DRY.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
MAIN FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOORS.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRY

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Base deductions−7 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med6 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

43/100inspection score

−47 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR THE PRESENT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED ON TWO ICE MACHINE:BEHIND THE BAR AND REAR STORAGE BY THE KITCHEN.BOTH WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE CUBES. SAID ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
MAIN FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOORS.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRY

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CABINET OF THE TWO DEEP FRYERS(CLEAN BACK PART OF INSIDE THE CABINET) MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HOSES ATTACHED AT POP GUNS INSIDE(DRAIN) THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND BAR. RE-ROUTE SAID HOSES TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS FOR BOTH SCOOPS STORE ON TOP THE ICE MACHINE, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−47 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME GREASE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS UNDERNEATH HOODED VENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

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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