What is Halal Food Studio's health inspection score?

Halal Food Studio has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Halal Food Studio last inspected?

Halal Food Studio was last inspected on October 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Halal Food Studio have?

Halal Food Studio has 46 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Halal Food Studio safe to eat at?

Yes, Halal Food Studio has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Halal Food Studio serve?

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

Official Health Record

Halal Food Studio

Name: Halal Food Studio
Address: 6405-6407 N BELL AVE, Chicago, 60645
Rating: 90

6405-6407 N BELL AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Oct 14, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

5.1

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+16 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 87/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (90/100) 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

Oct 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Oct

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

6 high priority

1 intermediate

12 basic

Feb

Sep 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Oct 2025

3 inspections

1 intermediate

15 basic

Oct

Inspection History

9 records on file

3 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Oct 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL HANDSINKS, UTILITY SINK, AND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER MUST MEET HOT WATER PEAK DEMANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATIONS. #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON FANS, SHELVES, LIGHT SHIELDS, PIPES/CONDUITS VENTILLATION ON EQUIPMENT AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS TRHOUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING, EQUIPMENT, PIPES/CONDUITS, AND WALL VENTS.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2624852 DATED 10/03/2025. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL #38. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES IN THE REAR NEAR RESTROOM ON WALL AND DOOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR IN TOILET ROOMS AND STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD COCKROACHES.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED POTS AND PANS IN MAIN PREP AREA, AND SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS IN STORAGE ROOM, NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 OBSERVED FREEZER IN REAR WITH BROKEN COVER FOR MECHANICAL COMPONENT AND WATER LEAKING ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED COLD-HOLD-UNITS IN REAR HALLWAY, IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA LEAKING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS, REPAIR LEAKS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN REAR WITH FOOD SPILLS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS, WALLS, BASEBOARDS, PIPES AND CONDUITS, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL SHELVING UNITS, WALLS, BASEBOARDS AND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN PREP AREA NEAR HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, STORAGE, AND DINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, PIPES/CONDUITS VENTILLATION ON EQUIPMENT AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS TRHOUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING, EQUIPMENT, PIPES/CONDUITS, AND WALL VENTS.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2624542 DATED 09/26/2025. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. #38. OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR AND ON TABLETOP, IN MAIN PREP AREA ON FLOOR BELOW HANDWASHING SINK, ON DRAIN BOARD OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN BASIN OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR DRY GOODS STORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

Base deductions−25 pts

Sep 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 ROACHES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION IN DINING AREA IN CORNERS AGAINST REAR WALL AND IN REAR HALLWAY NEAR REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NECESSARY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FREEZER IN REAR WITH BROKEN COVER FOR MECHANICAL COMPONENT AND WATER LEAKING ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN REAR WITH FOOD SPILLS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS, WALLS, BASEBOARDS, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL SHELVING UNITS, WALLS, BASEBOARDS AND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, STORAGE, AND DINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, VENTILLATION ON EQUIPMENT AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS TRHOUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING, EQUIPMENT, AND WALL VENTS.

Base deductions−17 pts

Sep 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

6 High1 Med12 Basic

19 total1 risk factor

6/100inspection score

−89 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINKS BLOCKED BY EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED ON TOP AND INSIDE THE SINKS. REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO SOAP AT THE REAR PREP AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR PREP AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED DURING THE INSPECTION THE DISHWASHER EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AND EQUIPMENT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING. SINK WAS NOT SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. NO COMPARTMENT WAS FILLED. REVIEWED THE PROPER METHOD TO SET THE SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 53.4F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 52.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED CHICKEN TENDERS @ 52.8F, AMERICAN CHEESE AT 52.3F, VARIOUS SAUCES AT 51.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED A CUTTING BOARD IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE 3 DOOR COOLER AND THE REAR PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NOTED SEVERAL LARGE POTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WITH FOODS COOKING INSIDE UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE OVERSIZED POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN METHOD TO DEMONSTRATE THE SANITIZING AND WASHING OF THE LARGE POTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST/RESEAL/RE-PAINT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT IN WALLS AROUND PIPING AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST REMOVE/SMOOTH DOWN TO BE CLEANABLE.----WALLS THROUGHOUT BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----- NOTED LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL OF TE MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE:COAT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS NOT IN FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.

Base deductions−89 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARD SURFACES ARE PITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 24

License InspectionFail

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HANDWASH SINK AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARD SURFACES ARE PITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER VENTILATION HOOD MUST WORK.

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 24

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

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