What is Nellies's health inspection score?

Nellies has a SafeDine safety score of 22 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Nellies last inspected?

Nellies was last inspected on June 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Nellies have?

Nellies has 50 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Nellies safe to eat at?

Nellies has a safety score of 22/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Nellies serve?

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

Official Health Record

Nellies

Name: Nellies
Address: 2458 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 22

2458 W DIVISION ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Poor

American•Wicker Park

Ranked #472 of 579 in Wicker ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jun 13, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

8.3

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-78

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-15 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-21 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 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.

Location

2458 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

9 basic

Nov

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

1 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

Sep

Jun 2025

2 inspections

6 high priority

5 intermediate

25 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Med10 Basic

12 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK ON 2ND FL TOILET ROOM.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,PANS,BULK) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT .
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/DEEP GROOVES ON SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE, GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE IN 2ND FL. UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REA PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP & DISH WASHING AREA,FRONT PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−35 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High4 Med15 Basic

24 total2 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−100 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER DRINKING WATER FROM A GLASS IN REAR PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE A LID AND STRAW TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.(COS)
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS AND DISH WASHER .OBSERVED DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH MACHINE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.ALSO,MALE AND FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS TALKING ON CELL PHONE WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND THEN CUTTING READY TO EAT FOODS,MOVING GARBAGE CAN WITH GLOVES ON AND THEN HANDLING RAW FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK ON 2ND FL TOILET ROOM.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 50.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1- DOZEN EGGS AT 63.9F ON PREP TABLE.25LBS. SLICED HAM-44.1F-46.4F.50LBS. COOKED RIC-51.3F-55.7F.40LBS. RAW CHICKEN-47.3F INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 116 LBS. $150.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 1- DOOR PREP COOLER & 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,PANS,BULK) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FURNACE IN 1ST FL. KITCHEN,INSIDE BOTH FRYER CABINETS,ON FLOOR NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK,CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM,MUSIC ROOM,ON LEDGE UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,BASEMENT STORAGE AREA-ON & BEHIND PAPER STORAGE SHELVES,TOOL STORAGE,SODA TANKS,ELECTRICAL PANELS AND MOTOR OF UNIT2ND FL. BAR AREA- LEDGE AND NEXT TO FURNACE.ALSO. EVIDENCE OF APPX. 5-7 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK AND SEVERAL DEAD WATER BUGS ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.MUST REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS AND WATER BUGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/6/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (15)

−30 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM LOWER SHELF OF TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA AND STORE PROPERLY.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED CANS AND BOWLS BEING STORED IN BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND USE PROPER UTENSILS.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT .
46GLOVES USED PROPERLY−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC GLOVES BEING USED IN AN IMPROPER MANNER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/DEEP GROOVES ON SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE, GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE IN 2ND FL. UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REA PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP & DISH WASHING AREA,FRONT PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS,DUST BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−100 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med1 Basic

4 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BROWN AND PINK SLIME RESIDUE ON WHITE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLAN AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED MILK STORED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 46 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD-HOLDING FOOD IS HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1 1/2 GALLON OF MILK ($10). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE BAR AREA, THE KITCHEN AREA, AND THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY POPULATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. SEVERAL PIECES OF EXTRA EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE, AND OTHER ITEMS ARE SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER.

Base deductions−22 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection 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
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF SMALL REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE MAIN BAR AND IN THE BUFFET SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH SURFACE THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A BROWN PINKISH SLIME RESIDUE ON THE WHITE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING APPOINTMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF SMALL REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DEEP GROOVES IN MAIN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER (BLEACH) BEING USED FOR SANITIZING. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN PPM OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE MAIN BAR AND IN THE BUFFET SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH SURFACE THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Base deductions−22 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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