What is Old Town Pizza Pub's health inspection score?

Old Town Pizza Pub has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Old Town Pizza Pub last inspected?

Old Town Pizza Pub was last inspected on April 1, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Old Town Pizza Pub have?

Old Town Pizza Pub has 12 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Old Town Pizza Pub safe to eat at?

Old Town Pizza Pub has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Old Town Pizza Pub

Name: Old Town Pizza Pub
Address: 1339 N WELLS ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 79

1339 N WELLS ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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Old Town

Ranked #209 of 354 in Old Town

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Apr 1, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 82/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (79/100) 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

1339 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60610

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Oct

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Aug 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Aug

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SMALL GAP UNDER BLUE REAR EXIT DOOR IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE DOOR BROKEN AT THE HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALL PANEL OF THE WALK IN BEER COOLING UNIT COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL ON THE RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND SMALL DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE UNITS, REAR DEEP FREEZER AREA, ICE MACHINE AREA, KITCHEN PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FAN NEXT TO IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE BASE BOARD LINING OF THE REAR KITCHEN WALL REAR OF THE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND PREVENT POSSIBLE INSECT ENTERING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA AND A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA ON THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

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

Base deductions−5 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT TOP WHERE ICE DISPENSES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SMALL GAP ON NORTH CORNER AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP TO PROTECT FROM PEST ENTRY.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−19 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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