What is Piece's health inspection score?

Piece has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Piece last inspected?

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

How many health violations does Piece have?

Piece has 25 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Piece safe to eat at?

Yes, Piece has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Piece

Name: Piece
Address: 1927 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 96

1927 W NORTH AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

Wicker Park

Ranked #50 of 579 in Wicker Park

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Sep 8, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

3.6

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 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.

Location

1927 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Jul

Aug 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Sep 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Sep

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr

May 2024

1 inspections

Sep 2025

1 inspections

Sep

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS FOR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med8 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

49/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA, SALADS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER BENJAMIN SOMERS ARRIVED APPROX. AN HOUR THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. . INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOORS AND FRONT WINDOWS OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.DOORS WERE CLOSED DURING INSPECTION.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND REACH-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUES ON THE WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILL FLUIDS ON SODA DISPENSER BOXES IN THE REAR BREWERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE BOXES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CLEAR BOARDS BEHIND SPRAYER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE BOARDS. ALSO, OBSERVED SPILLED FLUIDS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, IN REAR BREWERY AREA, AND UNDER WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FROM ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
SEE VIOLATION #60
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2563183 DATED 9/02/2022 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #58 "OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.

Base deductions−41 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB ABOVE THE PANTRY FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB ABOVE THE PANTRY FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High5 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE DOUGH, PIZZA, AMD SALADS WERE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, CARLOS LOPEZ, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX 1 HOUR THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB ABOVE THE PANTRY FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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