What is Admiral Theatre's health inspection score?

Admiral Theatre has a SafeDine safety score of 27 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Admiral Theatre last inspected?

Admiral Theatre was last inspected on December 23, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Admiral Theatre have?

Admiral Theatre has 13 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Admiral Theatre safe to eat at?

Admiral Theatre has a safety score of 27/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Admiral Theatre

Name: Admiral Theatre
Address: 3940 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 27

3940 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/23/2024

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0Poor

Lincoln Square

Ranked #348 of 447 in Lincoln Square

Declining

4 inspections

Last: Dec 23, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

16 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

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

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-73

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-5 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.

Location

3940 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Complaint

Dec 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

3 High

3 total3 risk factors

55/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR VALID DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O)--OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.(**SEE COMMENTS)
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
2-501.11--NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.(***SEE COMMENTS).

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Dec 24

Complaint InspectionFail

6 High1 Med3 Basic

10 total3 risk factors

14/100inspection score

−71 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR VALID DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.(**SEE COMMENTS)
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.(***SEE COMMENTS).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP,BAR AND WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS TO THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c),(***SEE COMMENTS).
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCURATE WORKING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M.'S AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−71 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Dec 24

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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