What is Four Shadows's health inspection score?

Four Shadows has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Four Shadows last inspected?

Four Shadows was last inspected on October 21, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Four Shadows have?

Four Shadows has 26 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Four Shadows safe to eat at?

Yes, Four Shadows has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Four Shadows serve?

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

Official Health Record

Four Shadows

Name: Four Shadows
Address: 2758 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 89

2758 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #168 of 764 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

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8 inspections

Last: Oct 21, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

38%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-8 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 86/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (89/100) 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 2022

2 inspections

1 basic

Oct

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Dec

Jul 2024

1 inspections

Sep 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Sep

Sep 2025

1 inspections

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Oct

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Canvass3 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
MUST REPAIR TORN RODENT PROOF STRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR KITCHEN DOOR.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−17 pts

Sep 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED SMALL WOODEN PLANK AND PLASTIC WRAP USED TO FILL SPACE TO KEEP LOOSE OVEN DOOR CLOSED. INSTRCUTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE IN EXHAUST VENTS ON KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED HOLE IN BASEMENT SOUTHEAST WALL NEAR OFFICE AND BROKEN BASEBOARD AT SOUTHWEST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, BOXES KEPT ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AND ITEMS ALONG THE WALLS UNDERNEATH SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jul 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15--- BROKEN/MISSING FAUCET ON THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE TO INCLUDE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
: 5-501.115--- ALL UNUSED ITEMS SUCH AS OLD FURNITURE MUST BE REMOVED FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11---: NOTED ALL WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.----HOLES IN THE DOOR OF THE KITCHEN AND DOOR REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED THE RAW BRICK WALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND BOX FREEZER STORAGE AREA WITH SHEDDING/FLAKING BRICK DEBRIS. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11---- MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER AREA. MUST REPLACE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med8 Basic

12 total

54/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE IS NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. 0 PPM CHLORINE WAS NOTED. THE MACHINE TAG IS HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED, REPLACED, AND PROPERLY SANITIZED. C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION: NO CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
NOTED THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 45.3F. NO FOOD INSIDE THE COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. C.D.P.H NOTIFIED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
NOTED THE MENU INCORRECTLY DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF MENU ITEMS THAT ARE NOT RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, SUCH AS CHICKEN SANDWICHES AND CHICKEN SOUP. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF ANIMAL-ORIGIN FOODS THAT MAY BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ONLY ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED OVER A HUNDRED SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BAR, UNDER SINKS, ICE BINS AROUND COOLERS. ALSO NOTED ARE A FEW AMOUNTS AT THE BASEMENT SERVICE SINK AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CRACKED AND DAMAGED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ----BADLY STAINED AND DIRTY HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF THE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE BURNT FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BROKEN/MISSING FAUCET ON THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE TO INCLUDE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
ALL UNUSED ITEMS SUCH AS OLD FURNITURE MUST BE REMOVED FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED ALL WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.----HOLES IN THE DOOR OF THE KITCHEN AND DOOR REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED THE RAW BRICK WALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND BOX FREEZER STORAGE AREA WITH SHEDDING/FLAKING BRICK DEBRIS. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED SOME DAMAGED/MISSING WALL TILES AND BASEBOARD TILES AT THE ENTRANCE/EXIT OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER AREA. MUST REPLACE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−46 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN.THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 22

Non-Inspection 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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