What is Emerald Isle's health inspection score?

Emerald Isle has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Emerald Isle last inspected?

Emerald Isle was last inspected on March 12, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Emerald Isle have?

Emerald Isle has 27 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Emerald Isle safe to eat at?

Yes, Emerald Isle has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Emerald Isle

Name: Emerald Isle
Address: 6684-6686 N NORTHWEST HWY, Chicago, 60631
Rating: 86

6684-6686 N NORTHWEST HWY, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/12/2026

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #601 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Mar 12, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 81/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (86/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Oct 2023

1 inspections

Oct

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Mar

Apr 2024

1 inspections

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Jan

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

Feb

Mar 2026

2 inspections

4 intermediate

9 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass3 Non-Inspection2 Complaint

Mar 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112 OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, OVEN AND GRILL WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE. REPAIR THE WALL CORNERS SO THEY ARE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Base deductions−11 pts

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE OR DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE DOUBLE EXIT DOORS TO THE PATIO. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, OVEN AND GRILL WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE. REPAIR THE WALL CORNERS SO THEY ARE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−27 pts

Feb 26

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med7 Basic

9 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED GAPS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BASEMENT EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE GASKETS ON THE 2 DRAWER COOLER ARE TORN/BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED UNISEX BATHROOM TRASH WITH NO TRASH RECEPTACLE/COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INZTRUCTED TO MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTBULB.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2584727 DATED 11/6/2023: #38 "OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOORS SWEEP AT 6684 N NORTHWEST HWY SIDE. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
62COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE−2
OBSERVED 3 ASHTRAYS ON REAR PATIO AND 10 CIGARETTE BUTTS ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAYS AND CEASE USING FLOOR AS AN ASHTRAY AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−29 pts

Mar 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOORS SWEEP AT 6684 N NORTHWEST HWY SIDE. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS IN MENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Oct 23

Complaint 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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