What is Hopleaf Bar's health inspection score?

Hopleaf Bar has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Hopleaf Bar last inspected?

Hopleaf Bar was last inspected on September 8, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hopleaf Bar have?

Hopleaf Bar has 14 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hopleaf Bar safe to eat at?

Yes, Hopleaf Bar has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Hopleaf Bar

Name: Hopleaf Bar
Address: 5146-5148 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 91

5146-5148 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

Uptown

Ranked #70 of 751 in Uptown

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Sep 8, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Oct

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Nov

Sep 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS ALONG WALLS IN MAIN BAR AREA (FIRST FLOOR BAR 1 & 2)
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE MAIN COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Med4 Basic

7 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE BAR REACH IN COOLERS AT THE OLD SIDEBAR. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE SAID COOLERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEPS AT 5148 N CLARK SIDE. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON THE LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS AND EXTERIOR DISHWASHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
2ND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−28 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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