What is Ludlow Liquors's health inspection score?

Ludlow Liquors has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ludlow Liquors last inspected?

Ludlow Liquors was last inspected on September 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ludlow Liquors have?

Ludlow Liquors has 16 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ludlow Liquors safe to eat at?

Yes, Ludlow Liquors has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Ludlow Liquors

Name: Ludlow Liquors
Address: 2957-2959 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 94

2957-2959 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

North Center

Ranked #71 of 559 in North Center

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Sep 25, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

56%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Aug 2023

1 inspections

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Sep

Oct 2024

2 inspections

May 2025

1 inspections

May

Jun 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep 2025

2 inspections

2 basic

Sep

Inspection History

9 records on file

3 Complaint3 Canvass3 Non-Inspection

Sep 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OUTDOOR GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE TO BE SOILED WITH BAKED-ON DRIED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WASTE RECEPTACLES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY AND WITH ADEQUATE MATERIALS TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL OR BECOMING ATTRACTANTS TO INSECTS AND RODENTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINLESS STEEL WALL PANEL BEHIND MAIN GRILL LINE IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING OFF FROM WALL AND REVEALING BARE WALL BENEATH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINLESS STEEL WALL PANEL AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR SIDE KITCHEN DOOR.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE MOPSINK FAUCET IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT COVERINGS ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND COOLERS,DEEP FRYERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2544482 DATED:11/19/2021 #57--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED STAFF MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATON 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−19 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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