What is Edgewater Beach Cafe's health inspection score?

Edgewater Beach Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Edgewater Beach Cafe last inspected?

Edgewater Beach Cafe was last inspected on November 1, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Edgewater Beach Cafe have?

Edgewater Beach Cafe has 8 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Edgewater Beach Cafe safe to eat at?

Edgewater Beach Cafe has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Edgewater Beach Cafe

Name: Edgewater Beach Cafe
Address: 5539-5545 N SHERIDAN RD, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 74

5539-5545 N SHERIDAN RD , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/1/2023

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0Good

Uptown

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Nov 1, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

32 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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

Jul 2022

3 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Nov 2023

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY OF APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPING LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FLOOR. THE FACILITY MUST CONTINUE TO WORK WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ELIMINATE/PREVENT ANY RODENT ACTIVITY. THE FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT FLOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOIL USED AS LINING IN SHELVING UNDER GRILL/STOVE TOP AND IN CABINET NEXT TO OVENS. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
DUCT TAPE IS USED TO SEAL THE INTERIOR EDGES OF CABINET SHELVING IN THE BAR AREA. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION IN 2-DOOR CABINET UNDER GRILL/OVEN TOP. THE FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jul 22

Non-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
BURNED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVEN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOOD STAINS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 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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