What is Luke's Beef & Pizza's health inspection score?

Luke's Beef & Pizza has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Luke's Beef & Pizza last inspected?

Luke's Beef & Pizza was last inspected on March 23, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Luke's Beef & Pizza have?

Luke's Beef & Pizza has 18 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Luke's Beef & Pizza safe to eat at?

Yes, Luke's Beef & Pizza has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Luke's Beef & Pizza serve?

Luke's Beef & Pizza serves Italian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Luke's Beef & Pizza

Name: Luke's Beef & Pizza
Address: 3130 N HARLEM AVE, Chicago, 60634
Rating: 92

3130 N HARLEM AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/23/2026

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0Excellent

Italian•Portage Park

Ranked #11 of 20 in Portage ParkBetter than 93% of italian restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Mar 23, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.6

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 89/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (92/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

3130 N HARLEM AVE, Chicago, IL 60634

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

8 basic

Apr

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

May 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

May

Mar 2026

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5

Base deductions−10 pts

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12// NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS AND SEASONINGS ON SHELF ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STORED IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12// NOTED CUTTING BOARD AT KITCHEN COOKLINE PREP COOLER WITH DEEP STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−7 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE FOR ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION WITH A BUILDUP OF PINK, BLACK, AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE TOP INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS AND SEASONINGS ON SHELF ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STORED IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CUTTING BOARD AT KITCHEN COOKLINE PREP COOLER WITH DEEP STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED OPEN DRINK CUP ON PIZZA PREP TABLE. MUST STORE DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM PREP AREA.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON OUTSIDE OIL TANK CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High8 Basic

9 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE INSIDE ICE BIN AT THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE PIZZA COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF PREP LINE COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTs AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND TO MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL PIPES ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP LINE COOLERS AT REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS AT CONDENSER UNIT TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−26 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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