What is Backyard Grill's health inspection score?

Backyard Grill 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 Backyard Grill last inspected?

Backyard Grill was last inspected on March 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Backyard Grill have?

Backyard Grill has 13 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Backyard Grill safe to eat at?

Backyard Grill 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 Backyard Grill serve?

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

Official Health Record

Backyard Grill

Name: Backyard Grill
Address: 6355 N PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60646
Rating: 83

6355 N PULASKI RD, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/10/2025

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Mar 10, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation 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

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

Jun 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jun

Mar 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE IN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB ON EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA IS HARD TO TURN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDIITON.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD FILTERS OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED ANIMAL FOODS ON MENU NOT DISCLOSING THAT THEY ARE RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE MENU WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT AND TO DISCLOSURE ALL FOOD ITEMS ON THAT ARE RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER HANDLE NOT TIGHTLY CLOSING. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA LEAKING FROM SIDE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT CLEANED. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR AND GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INOPERABLE HOT HOLDING SOUP TABLE NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN SITTING AREA IN FRONT AREA IN FRONT OF SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING IN FLOOR LEADING INTO FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT IN FRONT SITTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES ON WEST WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2546379 DATED 1-11-2022 NOT CORRECTED. #47 4-501.11: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP BEHIND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST/REMOVE. #49 4-602.13: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 6-201.16 OBSERVED CEILING TILE WITH OPENING ON CORNER IN REAR STORAGE/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MUST CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−17 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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