What is Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center's health inspection score?

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center last inspected?

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center was last inspected on November 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center have?

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center has 14 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center safe to eat at?

Yes, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center serve?

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

Name: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Address: 836 W WELLINGTON AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 92

836 W WELLINGTON AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/24/2025

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0Excellent

American•Lakeview

Ranked #124 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Nov 24, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

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

836 W WELLINGTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Complaint3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 2-DOOR SANDWICHES STATION FOOD PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR OF MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR ENTRANCE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAMANTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEVRIS ON WLLL OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD COVER NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLCE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND DEEPFRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED COOKED EGGS IN REACH IN COOLER IN ON SIDE HOT HOLDING/SERVICE AREA TO BE COVERED WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO UNCOVER TO FACILITATE PROPER COOLING.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GASKETS OF THE 4 DOOR STANDING COOLER ACROSS FROM PASTA BOILING STATION AS WELL AS GASKET OF 2 STANDING FREEZER TO BE TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND TORN GASKETS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED EXTREMELY LOOSE FAUCET AT SERVICE AREA PREPARATION SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FAUCET IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND PIECES OF TRASH UNDER THE ICE MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN/PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

Base deductions−16 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

62/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM WASHING, RINSING, SANITIZING AND STORING POST ON SHELVES.NO HANDWASHING BETWEEN TASK(HANDLING DIRTY POTS AND SANITIZED POTS). OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE AT SERVING TRAYLINE IN DINING AREA,REMOVING FOOD GLOVES,FIXED FACE MASK AND WITHOUTH HANDWASHING PUT ON FOOD GLOVES AND HANDLE CLEAN DISPOSABLE FILLED WITH FOOD CONTAINER TO BE SERVED. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE . PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOOD STORED AT COLD SERVING TRAY LINE IN DINING AREA WITH INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES:PEELED CUT IN HALF BOILED EGGS AT 48.2F; COOKED DICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 48.6F DICED COOKED SALMON AND 50.1. DICED TOFU AT TEMP OF 47.9F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED, POUND 22,VALUE 93. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE LEAKING FROM SIDE AND BOTTOM OF UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT SELF SERVE SODA AND ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT DINING/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
KEEP FLOOR DRY IN PREPS AREA.

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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