What is Swig's health inspection score?

Swig has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Swig last inspected?

Swig was last inspected on March 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Swig have?

Swig has 6 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Swig safe to eat at?

Yes, Swig has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Swig serve?

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

Official Health Record

Swig

Name: Swig
Address: 1469 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 88

1469 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/20/2025

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0Excellent

American•Wicker Park

Ranked #125 of 583 in Wicker ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Mar 20, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

75%

Clean Rate

0.8

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Sanitation

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

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

2 inspections

Jan

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

Jan

Feb 2024

3 inspections

2 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Mar

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Non-Inspection

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER ONE FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES WITH SYRUP BUILD UP AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

71/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE ON SITE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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