What is Ken's's health inspection score?

Ken's has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ken's last inspected?

Ken's was last inspected on August 21, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ken's have?

Ken's has 16 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ken's safe to eat at?

Yes, Ken's has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Ken's serve?

Ken's serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Ken's

Name: Ken's
Address: 10522 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60643
Rating: 91

10522 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

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7 inspections

Last: Aug 21, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

57%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-7 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

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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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

Feb

Aug 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

May

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Aug 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass3 Non-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SMALL HOLE BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR OF THE WALK IN CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO AVOID POSSIBLE INSECT OR PEST ENTRY.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE WALK IN CLOSET AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS AND OR RODENTS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE ALONG THE SIDES AND UNDER SOME OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALL AREAS IN THE KITCHEN WITH POSSIBLE FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
REAR EXIT DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SCOOP STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER WITH SCOOP HANDLE UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS MUST BE INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
HAND SINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING BEHIND REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
HOOD VENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−21 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS BEING REUSED TO STORE OTHER FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER LIQOIR STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Aug 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Canvass 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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