What is Kusanya Cafe's health inspection score?

Kusanya Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kusanya Cafe last inspected?

Kusanya Cafe was last inspected on May 29, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kusanya Cafe have?

Kusanya Cafe has 14 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kusanya Cafe safe to eat at?

Yes, Kusanya Cafe has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Kusanya Cafe serve?

Kusanya Cafe serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Kusanya Cafe

Name: Kusanya Cafe
Address: 823-825 W 69th ST, Chicago, 60621
Rating: 93

823-825 W 69th ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/29/2026

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0Excellent

American•Englewood

Ranked #35 of 124 in EnglewoodBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: May 29, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 92/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (93/100) 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

Sep 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Sep

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr

May 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

May 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, HANDLING AND SERVING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
LOWER SURFACE OF THE FREEZER/REFRIGERATOR IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD, STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNITS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALLS IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD STAINS AND DIRT AROUND THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BASEMENT AREA WITH CLUTTER IN THE FRONT OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED THE THERMOMETER IN THE BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR NOT PROPERLY WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, HANDLING AND SERVING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE WATER PRESSURE IN THE CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN PRESSURE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE VENT ABOVE THE CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.

Base deductions−11 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

71/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH AN UP-TO-DATE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE ROASTING PREP AREA AND THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE ROASTING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BOXES CLUTTERED IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE SAID BOXES TO ELIMINATE HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RETAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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