What is Raj Darbar's health inspection score?

Raj Darbar has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Raj Darbar last inspected?

Raj Darbar was last inspected on January 8, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Raj Darbar have?

Raj Darbar has 22 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Raj Darbar safe to eat at?

Yes, Raj Darbar has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Raj Darbar

Name: Raj Darbar
Address: 2660 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 96

2660 N HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/8/2026

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0Excellent

Lincoln Park

Ranked #66 of 764 in Lincoln Park

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Jan 8, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

44%

Clean Rate

2.4

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

100

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.

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2660 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct

Sep 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Dec 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Dec

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Apr 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Apr

Jan 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

9 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Complaint1 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High4 Basic

6 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE WESTERN MOST WALL OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND SINKS INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS IN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK AND GREY SLIME AND SUBSTANCE THAT IS DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE AND COVERING MANY INTERIOR COMPONENTS IN THE UPPER AND LOWER COMPARTMENTS, INCLUDING SIDES OF DRIP TRAY. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE FREE OF BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSREVED SCOOPS IN BULK DRY STORAGE BINS TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN EACH BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADEQUATELY STORE ALL SCOOPS IN BETWEEN USE WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK FROM PIPE AT TOP OF HOT WATER TANK IN REAR OF FACILITY. WATER LEAKING FROM PIPE, ONTO SIDE OF HEATER, AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM OR THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EVERY UNSIEX OR FEMALE BATHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND GRAINS ON THE FLOORS BELOW THE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.

Base deductions−28 pts

Mar 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED INTERIOR BIN OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED TWO DEAD ROACHES UNDER 3RD BOOTH ON NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM ALL AREAS TO PROPERLY MONITOR NEW ACTIVITY.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL BOOTHS IN DINING HALL IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM WASHROOMS AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS AND SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

Base deductions−19 pts

Dec 24

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIRED.

Base deductions−8 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

62/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CHICKEN, BEEF, RICE, LENTIL ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HND WASHING SINGS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING IN THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALLS INSIDE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIRED.

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE NORTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO ADDITIONAL PIPE IS NEEDED AT HOT WATER TANK DUE TO WATER IS LEAKING ON FLOOR, MUST DRAI ON FLOOR DRAIN OR MOP SINK

Base deductions−2 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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