What is Chicago Kalbi Inc's health inspection score?

Chicago Kalbi Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chicago Kalbi Inc last inspected?

Chicago Kalbi Inc was last inspected on October 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chicago Kalbi Inc have?

Chicago Kalbi Inc has 23 total violations across 13 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chicago Kalbi Inc safe to eat at?

Chicago Kalbi Inc has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Chicago Kalbi Inc serve?

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

Official Health Record

Chicago Kalbi Inc

Name: Chicago Kalbi Inc
Address: 3752 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 83

3752 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Good

American•Lincoln Square

Ranked #186 of 450 in Lincoln SquareBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Oct 24, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 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

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 80/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (83/100) 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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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

1 inspections

Nov

Dec 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

Jul

Sep 2024

1 inspections

Oct 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Oct

Oct 2025

3 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass4 Non-Inspection

Oct 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12--- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11--- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE TALL REACH-IN GLASS DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- LID OF THE REAR STORAGE BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
: 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC FROM THE METAL SIDES OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11--- WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE WOOD AS FLOOR COVER ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

Base deductions−11 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE. NOTED 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED BY WRITTEN REQUEST FOR REINSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED CUPS WITHOUT HANDLES BEING USED AS FOOD SCOOPS IN THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES INVERTED FROM THE FOODS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE TALL REACH-IN GLASS DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LID OF THE REAR STORAGE BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC FROM THE METAL SIDES OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE WOOD AS FLOOR COVER ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

Base deductions−25 pts

Oct 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-202.16--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13--OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med3 Basic

6 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA "NOT-IN-USE" AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
FOUND INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN ON THE MENUS.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS.(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX: 1/4" AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED KITCHEN FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF RE-GROUTING IN FRONT OF THE COOKING GRILL AND REPLACE 2 WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−26 pts

Sep 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION FOR LOW-TEMP DISH MACHINE THGAT IS NOT USED MEASURED AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER MEASURES AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM AND A MAXIMUM OF 150 PPM. NO DISHES WERE WASHED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE DISH MACHINE WAS TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025; NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLER WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. NO TCS FOODS OBSERVED IN COOLER. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−24 pts

Nov 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

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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