What is 1000 Liquors / Big City Tap's health inspection score?

1000 Liquors / Big City Tap 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 1000 Liquors / Big City Tap last inspected?

1000 Liquors / Big City Tap was last inspected on January 22, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does 1000 Liquors / Big City Tap have?

1000 Liquors / Big City Tap has 17 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is 1000 Liquors / Big City Tap safe to eat at?

Yes, 1000 Liquors / Big City Tap 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 1000 Liquors / Big City Tap serve?

1000 Liquors / Big City Tap serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

1000 Liquors / Big City Tap

Name: 1000 Liquors / Big City Tap
Address: 1000-1012 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 92

1000-1012 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/22/2026

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0Excellent

American•Lakeview

Ranked #156 of 999 in LakeviewBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jan 22, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+11 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.

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Mar

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jan

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF REAR ICE MACHINE NEAR BEER COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN AT COOKS LINE WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED MOLD ON BEER COOLER STORAGE SHELVES IN COOLER BEHIND NORTHWEST BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BOTTLED BEER, DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CLUTTER IN UNUSED SEATING AREA SOUTH OF EAST DANCE FLOOR, UNDERNEATH REAR STORAGE RACKS NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNDERNEATH STEPS TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NONPOROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total2 risk factors

81/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (GRAVY,SOUR CREAM, CHEESE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (GRAVY,SOUR CREAM, CHEESE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- BAR GUN HOLDERS WITH SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- BAR GUN HOLDERS WITH SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

Base deductions−28 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED, A GAP OF 1/4" AT REAR EXIT DOOR(BOTTOM PART).REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRY

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER PIPE IS LEAKING EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
PROVIDE LID AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Base deductions−24 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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