What is Brehon Pub's health inspection score?

Brehon Pub has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Brehon Pub last inspected?

Brehon Pub was last inspected on June 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Brehon Pub have?

Brehon Pub has 12 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Brehon Pub safe to eat at?

Yes, Brehon Pub has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Brehon Pub serve?

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

Official Health Record

Brehon Pub

Name: Brehon Pub
Address: 731-733 N WELLS ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 87

731-733 N WELLS ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Old Town

Ranked #136 of 367 in Old TownBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jun 13, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

2.4

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

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

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Dec

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul

Jun 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND AT THE EQUIPMENT/TOOLS STORAGE AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE OF EQUIPMENT, BAR AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM AND ESPECIALLY WHERE THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER BASEMENT EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE GASKET SEALS AROUND THE LOW REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WORN AND TORN ON ALL THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND SANITIZER USED AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP. AREA. CHEF ON SITE REPLACED HAND SANITIZER WITH LIQUID HAND SOAP WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICIAL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−17 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SMALL GAP ON BOTTOM OF NORTH ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBESRVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−7 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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