What is Lucy's's health inspection score?

Lucy's has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Lucy's last inspected?

Lucy's was last inspected on February 10, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lucy's have?

Lucy's has 33 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lucy's safe to eat at?

Lucy's has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Lucy's

Name: Lucy's
Address: 4570 N BROADWAY, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 81

4570 N BROADWAY, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/10/2026

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Uptown

Ranked #219 of 751 in Uptown

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Feb 10, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

5.5

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+13 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

May 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

May

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

10 basic

Jan

Feb 2024

1 inspections

Jan 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jan

Feb 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Complaint

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON FLOOR, ALONG WALL BASE AND CEILING AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILE AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med7 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

51/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, SALAD ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT, SPICES ETC)

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6" OFF THR FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY METAL PREP SHELF IN THE KITCHEN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP AND REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GEASE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR KITCHEN AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−39 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Med10 Basic

15 total

50/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND IN HANDSINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL THERMOMETER AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (CAJUN SPICE, SALT, PANKO ETC)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA/BAR, 30 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR (LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA)

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ARE STORED UNDER EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES. FOOD ITEMS MUST BE REMOVE FROM EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES OR PROPERLY ENCLOSE SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE BOXED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS EASILY CLEANIABLE AND ELEVATED 6" OFF THE GROUND FOR EASY ACCESS WHEN CLEANING.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED REAR HANDSINK AND SPLASHGUARD LOOSE (NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOPSINK FAUCET IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDERNEATH GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AND OUTSIDE OF BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS OF BAR, FOOD PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER COVERING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT ON BATHROOM EXHAUST VENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB AT KITCHEN HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN.

Base deductions−50 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTENANCE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES AN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 22

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR SWEEPS AND 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT-PROOF SAID DOORS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
DISHWASHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPES ARE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID THE SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR GROUT LOW AROUND DISHWASHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED/DUST BUILD UP BEHIND DOOR LEADING TO HALLWAY. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 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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