What is Simone's's health inspection score?

Simone's has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Simone's last inspected?

Simone's was last inspected on November 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Simone's have?

Simone's has 15 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Simone's safe to eat at?

Simone's has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Simone's

Name: Simone's
Address: 960-962 W 18TH ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 79

960-962 W 18TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/24/2025

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Ranked #216 of 411 in Pilsen

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5 inspections

Last: Nov 24, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 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: 76/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (79/100) 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

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Nov

Dec 2023

1 inspections

Aug 2024

2 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Aug

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR SHOOT IN THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST REPLACE WEATHER STRIPPING TO SEAL TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. NOTED THE POP DISPENDERS GUN HOLDER DIRTY AT THE FRONT BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMP SINKS AT THE BARS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE CEILING AND WALL AROUND THE SERVICE PICK UP WINDOW TO REMOVE DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DEBRIS. FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER NEED S CLEANING AND FLOOR AROUND POP STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT.

Base deductions−21 pts

Aug 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MINOR FOOD AND DUST DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE, OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FRONT BAR AREA AND ABOUT 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR OPEN WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE SCREEN AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SCREENING FOR OUTER OPENINGS OR MAINTAIN THE DOOR CLOSED. OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A ONE-INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MINOR FOOD AND DUST DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Basic

3 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE IN BOTH MENS TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F - 60F. ALSO NOTED NO RUNNING WATER AT 1 OUT OF 2 HANDWASHING SINKS WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. -

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2532184 CONDUCTED ON SEP 30, 2021. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED. 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−22 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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