What is Zaffron's health inspection score?

Zaffron has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Zaffron last inspected?

Zaffron was last inspected on January 27, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Zaffron have?

Zaffron has 8 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Zaffron safe to eat at?

Zaffron has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Zaffron serve?

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

Official Health Record

Zaffron

Name: Zaffron
Address: 2459 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 73

2459 W ARMITAGE AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/27/2023

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0Good

American•Logan Square

Ranked #490 of 736 in Logan SquareBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Jan 27, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

41 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

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

-31

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+42 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 69/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (73/100) 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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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Canvass1 License

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High6 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

58/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZER WITH DUCT TAPE HOLDING THE TOP COVER IN PLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AND TOP AND SIDES OF THE GRILL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS EPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REMOVE ANY UNUSED COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT FROM THE REAR PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

Base deductions−32 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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