What is String's's health inspection score?

String's has a SafeDine safety score of 25 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was String's last inspected?

String's was last inspected on May 19, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does String's have?

String's has 39 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is String's safe to eat at?

String's has a safety score of 25/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does String's serve?

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

Official Health Record

String's

Name: String's
Address: 1453 E 53RD ST, Chicago, 60615
Rating: 25

1453 E 53RD ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/19/2026

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0Poor

American•Hyde Park

Ranked #234 of 283 in Hyde ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

7 inspections

Last: May 19, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-62

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-19 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-44 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 38/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (25/100) 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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1453 E 53RD ST, Chicago, IL 60615

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

6 basic

Dec

Nov 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

May 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Mar

May 2026

1 inspections

3 high priority

6 intermediate

Inspection History

7 records on file

5 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

3 High6 Med

9 total3 risk factors

25/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−5
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/ PREMISES AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND SEAFOOD. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DELI MEAT SLICER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS, FLOOR DRAINS, WALL AND CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR WITH 1/4" GAPS AT THE BOTTOM,SIDE AND TOP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE TOP INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS, FLOOR DRAINS, WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORE WHILE DAMP ON THE FLOOR AND IN BUCKETS. MUST HANG UP TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT BREEDING SOURCE FOR FLIES.

Base deductions−11 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR WITH 1/4" GAPS AT THE BOTTOM,SIDE AND TOP.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES SCATTERED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND BOXES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, ALSO NOTED 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE MOP SINK AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE TOP INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS,WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO PREVENT FUTHER FLY ISSUES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORE WHILE DAMP ON THE FLOOR AND IN BUCKETS. MUST HANG UP TO AIR DRY.

Base deductions−16 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
THE WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING AS REQUIRED; MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT BOTH DOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THEM. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ONE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOLER IN KITCHEN IS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHIELD.

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 70 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE TABLE, ON THE FLOOR BY THE ICE MACHINE, ON THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND IN THE REAR KITCHEN PANTRY ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
THE WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING AS REQUIRED; MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT BOTH DOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THEM. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ONE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOLER IN KITCHEN IS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHIELD.

Base deductions−15 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High6 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

58/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTAINTS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR AT ALL TIMES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS, CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, CLEAN PREP TABLES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT SINKS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IS NEEDED FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE UTILITY CLOSET; MUST PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND STORAGE CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REMOVE DUST FROM THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN HOOD ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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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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