What is A. J. Hudson's Public House's health inspection score?

A. J. Hudson's Public House 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 A. J. Hudson's Public House last inspected?

A. J. Hudson's Public House was last inspected on September 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does A. J. Hudson's Public House have?

A. J. Hudson's Public House has 22 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is A. J. Hudson's Public House safe to eat at?

Yes, A. J. Hudson's Public House 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 A. J. Hudson's Public House serve?

A. J. Hudson's Public House serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

A. J. Hudson's Public House

Name: A. J. Hudson's Public House
Address: 3801-3805 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 85

3801-3805 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Lakeview

Ranked #338 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Sep 10, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

7 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

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+17 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.

Location

3801-3805 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60613

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

May

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr

Sep 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

6 basic

Sep 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Sep

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING AND GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTON WHEN NOT IN USE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP, LID, SIDES AND GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRASH ON TOP OF CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND HARBORAGE FOR OTHER PESTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REAPIR AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2602943 ON 09/17/2024. #47. OBSERVED GASKET OF LEFT SIDE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER TO BE HANGING FROM THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TO ENSURE GASKET IS SET AND PROVIDES A TIGHT SEAL. #51 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO ALLOW FOR SERVICE AS NEEDED. VIOLATION#47 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−13 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High6 Basic

9 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE FRONT BAR TO BE BLOCKED WITH A STRAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HANDWASHING SINKS ARE ONLY USED FOR HANDWASHING AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL ITEMS. MANAGER REMOVED STRAINER FROM BLOCKING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND SINK AT LEFT SIDE OF FRONT BAR AREA TO BE MISSING SOAP AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND SINKS ARE STOCKED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, AND PLUMBED HOT AND COLD WATER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP REPLACEMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND SINK AT WEST SIDE OF FRONT BAR AREA TO BE MISSING PAPER TOWELS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND SINKS ARE STOCKED WITH PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP, AND PLUMBED HOT AND COLD WATER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE PORTION OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GASKET OF LEFT SIDE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER TO BE HANGING FROM THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TO ENSURE GASKET IS SET AND PROVIDES A TIGHT SEAL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GASKET OF TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL GASKETS AND ENSURE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE IS REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST POTENTIAL PEST ACCUMULATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO ALLOW FOR SERVICE AS NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON WITHIN MOP BUCKET IN REAR MOP CLOSET AND NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM MOST RECENT INSPECTION ON 04/26/2023 POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF PUBLIC AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SUMMARY REPORT IS POSTED AND AVAILABLE IN PLAIN VIEW OF PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. NEW SUMMARY REPORT PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CURRENT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−42 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
NOTED STRONG OFFENSIVE ODOR FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE TRAP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED MULTIPLE CRACKS ON FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 BASEMENT FLOOR (METERS ROOM) CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

73/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-PREMISES, WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A VALID/ORIGINAL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON-PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BASEMENT FLOOR (METERS ROOM) CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.

Base deductions−22 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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