What is Tre Kronor Restaurant's health inspection score?

Tre Kronor Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tre Kronor Restaurant last inspected?

Tre Kronor Restaurant was last inspected on October 2, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tre Kronor Restaurant have?

Tre Kronor Restaurant has 31 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tre Kronor Restaurant safe to eat at?

Tre Kronor Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Tre Kronor Restaurant

Name: Tre Kronor Restaurant
Address: 3258 W FOSTER AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 84

3258 W FOSTER AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Good

Lincoln Square

Ranked #178 of 450 in Lincoln Square

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Oct 2, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

5.2

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 81/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (84/100) 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

Jun 2023

2 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Jun

Sep 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

9 basic

Sep 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Sep

Oct 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Oct 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114-- UNUSED COOLER IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED OR OPERATIONAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOODS IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED OTHER OPENINGS IN THE KITCHEN NOT PROTECTED. KITCHEN OPEN WINDOW WITH A MISSING MESH SCREEN. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE. ALSO NOTED KITCHEN DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE PROPPED OPEN WITH TORN/MISSING PLASTIC CURTAIN. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREENED DOOR OR CLOSE THE KITCHEN SOLID DOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR SMALL COOLER NEAR THE EXIT DOOR (NORTH WALL) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS FOR CUT ORANGES. MUST USE A CLEAN, WASHABLE CONTAINER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.----NOTED OPEN HOLES IN THE BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE STORED FOODS AND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL ALL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
UNUSED COOLER IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED OR OPERATIONAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9-24-24 REPORT #2603403 NOT CORRECTED. #47--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE FRONT WAIT STATION AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.#55-OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS,BROKEN COOLERS,OLD BUCKETS/CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS STORED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR ALSO EXCESSIVE UNUSED PLUMBING SINKS ETC. STORED ON GROUND OUTSIDE REAR EAST CORNER OF THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN THE PREMISES AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−30 pts

Sep 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
4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE FRONT WAIT STATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114--OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS,BROKEN COOLERS,OLD BUCKETS/CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS STORED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR ALSO EXCESSIVE UNUSED PLUMBING SINKS ETC. STORED ON GROUND OUTSIDE REAR EAST CORNER OF THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN THE PREMISES AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med7 Basic

12 total

51/100inspection score

−49 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58.1F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS CUT TOMATOES AND CHEESE ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.OBSERVED CUT TOMATOES AT 54.9F,CUT MELONS AT 52.6F,WHIPPED CREAM AT 60F,CHEESE AT 55.3F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 6#'S OF FOOD WORTH $100.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN SHELF WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENTS FLYING AROUND IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.RECCOMENDATION ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN FRONT WAIT STATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN SO THAT ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR TEST STRIPS/STICKERS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.(HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH GAUGE READING FINAL RINSE AT 180F).INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING SURFACE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.(SEE COMMENTS).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED (2) MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS,BROKEN COOLERS,OLD BUCKETS/CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS STORED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR ALSO EXCESSIVE UNUSED PLUMBING SINKS ETC. STORED ON GROUND OUTSIDE REAR EAST CORNER OF THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN THE PREMISES AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−49 pts

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED SALMON AND POTATO CASSEROLE HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED CASSEROLE 5 POUNDS ($115) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY NEAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED STORAGE COOLER OUTSIDE IN GARDEN/ PATIO AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LOCK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY NON-EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−12 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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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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