What is Skylark's health inspection score?

Skylark has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Skylark last inspected?

Skylark was last inspected on January 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Skylark have?

Skylark has 6 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Skylark safe to eat at?

Yes, Skylark has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Skylark serve?

Skylark serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Skylark

Name: Skylark
Address: 2149 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 85

2149 S HALSTED ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/10/2025

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0Excellent

American•Pilsen

Ranked #150 of 411 in PilsenBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Jan 10, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

71%

Clean Rate

0.9

Avg Violations

17 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

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

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 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

+4 pts

100

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

Nov 2022

1 inspections

Nov

Nov 2023

1 inspections

Dec 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Dec

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass4 Non-Inspection

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT SUCH AS A CAP OR A HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BY THE URINALS IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−11 pts

Nov 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN CUSTOMERS WOMEN'S & MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND HAND SINK SERVICE STATION. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Base deductions−12 pts

Dec 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Non-Inspection 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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