What is Boston Market #2520's health inspection score?

Boston Market #2520 has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Boston Market #2520 last inspected?

Boston Market #2520 was last inspected on April 5, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Boston Market #2520 have?

Boston Market #2520 has 14 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Boston Market #2520 safe to eat at?

Boston Market #2520 has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Boston Market #2520

Name: Boston Market #2520
Address: 3020 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 81

3020 N ASHLAND AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/5/2024

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0Good

Lakeview

Ranked #476 of 979 in Lakeview

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Apr 5, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

25 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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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

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 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

3020 N ASHLAND AVE , Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

8 basic

Dec

Jan 2023

2 inspections

4 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

Apr

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS. WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS GREASE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
HOLE ON WALL AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY AT THE AREAS WITH THE WASTE WATER BACKUP. ALSO NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES AT THE DINING AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES. OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH A SMOOTH SURFACE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High8 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

54/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (MAC&CHEESE, CHICKEN POTATOES ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR FOOD DRY STORAGE FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. ALSO NOTED WAS THE COMPACTOR LEAKING LIQUID FOOD WASTE FROM THE COMPACTOR AND GARBAGE SPILLING ONTO THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS, REPAIR THE LEAKING COMPACTOR, AND MAINTAIN THE SURROUNDINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED MISSING TILES ON FLOOR OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, CRACKS ON WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, HOLE ON WALL AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY AT THE AREAS WITH THE WASTE WATER BACKUP. ALSO NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES AT THE DINING AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−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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