What is Mrs Murphys And Sons Irish Bistro's health inspection score?

Mrs Murphys And Sons Irish Bistro has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mrs Murphys And Sons Irish Bistro last inspected?

Mrs Murphys And Sons Irish Bistro was last inspected on April 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mrs Murphys And Sons Irish Bistro have?

Mrs Murphys And Sons Irish Bistro has 14 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mrs Murphys And Sons Irish Bistro safe to eat at?

Mrs Murphys And Sons Irish Bistro has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Mrs Murphys And Sons Irish Bistro serve?

Mrs Murphys And Sons Irish Bistro serves French cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Mrs Murphys And Sons Irish Bistro

Name: Mrs Murphys And Sons Irish Bistro
Address: 3905 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 84

3905 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Good

French•Lakeview

Ranked #358 of 983 in LakeviewBetter than 87% of french restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Apr 24, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

12 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

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-8 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

3905 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60613

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

5 basic

Aug

Aug 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Aug

Apr 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Non-Inspection

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AAREA LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLOW LEAK FAUCET AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHILEDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Apr 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INTERIOR DOOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER DAMAGED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. ALSO NOTED THE SAME DOOR WITH A BROKEN/MISSING DOOR HANDLE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DAMAGED TILE BASEBOARD COVING IN THE BASEMENT BEER COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR THE PPREP TABLE ON THE SECOND-FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NON-POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED SPRAYER AT THE DISHWASHING SCRAPPING SINK HANGING BELOW THE SINK'S RIM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE SINK

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED TABLEWARE (PLATES) NOT PROPERLY STORED ON THE MAIN FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN SAID LOCATIONS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE UPSTAIRS WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE SAID LOCATION AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS OF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. ESPECIALLY NEAR THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE SAID LOCATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE UPSTAIRS FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULB.

Base deductions−10 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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