What is New Modern Grill Inc's health inspection score?

New Modern Grill Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was New Modern Grill Inc last inspected?

New Modern Grill Inc was last inspected on July 15, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does New Modern Grill Inc have?

New Modern Grill Inc has 13 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is New Modern Grill Inc safe to eat at?

Yes, New Modern Grill Inc has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does New Modern Grill Inc serve?

New Modern Grill Inc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

New Modern Grill Inc

Name: New Modern Grill Inc
Address: 3171 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 89

3171 N HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Lakeview

Ranked #183 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Jul 15, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

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

3171 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

5 basic

Oct

Sep 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Aug

Jul 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT, BOXES OF TOOLS, AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SMALL WHITE MICROWAVE ON THE COOK LINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED ON THE INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE BUILD UP.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR IF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
COOKLINE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
THE CEILING WOOD ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER MUST BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND REACH-IN FREEZERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER IS TOO LOOSE, AND THE COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR ISSUE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE AND/OR REPLACEMENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND TWO-DOOR COOLER WITH SPILLS ON SHELVES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, AND GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LININGS OF THE SERVICE COOLERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE PREP AREA WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT, AND FOOD GRIME, MISSING TILES AT THE PREP ROOM AREA UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE, FLOORS AT THE REAR DRY/FOOD STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−10 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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