What is Marge's Still's health inspection score?

Marge's Still has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Marge's Still last inspected?

Marge's Still was last inspected on January 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Marge's Still have?

Marge's Still has 17 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Marge's Still safe to eat at?

Marge's Still has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Marge's Still serve?

Marge's Still serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Marge's Still

Name: Marge's Still
Address: 1758 N SEDGWICK ST, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 83

1758 N SEDGWICK ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/17/2025

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0Good

American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #313 of 754 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Jan 17, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

1758 N SEDGWICK ST, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

10 basic

Aug

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan 2025

2 inspections

2 basic

Jan

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Complaint

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR FANS OF BOTH WALK IN COOLERS (2) IN THE BASEMENT TO HAVE DUST BUILD UP ON THE COVERS AS WELL AS THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FAN COVERS IN COOLERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE OF HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA LOCATED NEXT TO BASEMENT ENTRANCE TO BE LEAKING FROM BASE OF HANDLE WHEN TURNED TO ON POSITION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHEVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−19 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High10 Basic

11 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
BEGINING OF BLACK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
WASTE PIPE(FEW INCHES) BY THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BASEMENT AREA
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.ALSO REPLACE HANDLE AT WHITE REACH-IN FREZEER IN BASEMENT AREA REPAIR/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR ANY OF SHELVES. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE..INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND THROUGHOUT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN HOSE ATTACHED TO POP GUN DISPENSERS AT BAR AREA.HOSE MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
A COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. DUST BUILD-UP AT VENT COVER ON WALL IN DINING AREA ABOBE THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BROKEN WALL AROUND PIPE UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR AREA.REPAIR ISSUE
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRANINIG CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED DUE TO NEW EMPLOYEE

Base deductions−30 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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