What is Kevin's Hamburger Heaven's health inspection score?

Kevin's Hamburger Heaven has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kevin's Hamburger Heaven last inspected?

Kevin's Hamburger Heaven was last inspected on June 5, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kevin's Hamburger Heaven have?

Kevin's Hamburger Heaven has 7 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kevin's Hamburger Heaven safe to eat at?

Kevin's Hamburger Heaven has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Kevin's Hamburger Heaven serve?

Kevin's Hamburger Heaven serves Burger cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Kevin's Hamburger Heaven

Name: Kevin's Hamburger Heaven
Address: 554 W PERSHING RD, Chicago, 60609
Rating: 75

554 W PERSHING RD , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 6/5/2023

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0Good

Burger•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 100% of burger restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Jun 5, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

35 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 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.

Location

554 W PERSHING RD , Chicago, IL 60609

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep

Oct 2022

1 inspections

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Nov

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb

Jun 2023

2 inspections

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Canvass3 Short Form Complaint2 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BULBS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionPass

2 High1 Basic

3 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK NEAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−22 pts

Nov 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/4"-1/2" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Base deductions−5 pts

Oct 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2552986 DATED: 3/16/22 NOT CORRECTED; #47 OBSERVED SOME RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WORN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS. #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER AND GRILL. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ON SOME CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELDS; CLEAN TO REMOVE. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE WASHROOMS; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. #56 OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED. #58 TWO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS DID NOT HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CORRECT ALL

Base deductions−4 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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