What is Marinero Bar And Grill's health inspection score?

Marinero Bar And Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 98 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Marinero Bar And Grill last inspected?

Marinero Bar And Grill was last inspected on October 28, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Marinero Bar And Grill have?

Marinero Bar And Grill has 6 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Marinero Bar And Grill safe to eat at?

Yes, Marinero Bar And Grill has an excellent safety record with a score of 98/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Marinero Bar And Grill serve?

Marinero Bar And Grill serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Marinero Bar And Grill

Name: Marinero Bar And Grill
Address: 2916 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 98

2916 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/28/2025

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0Excellent

American•North Center

Ranked #25 of 551 in North CenterBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Oct 28, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

60%

Clean Rate

1.2

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

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

-2

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

100

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

2916 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL 60618

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

2 inspections

3 basic

Apr

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Dec 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Non-Inspection2 Canvass

Oct 25

Non-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BAR. MUST REPAIR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED APRONS STORED ON TOP OF PLATES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LEAK DRAIN PIPE FROM HANDSINK IN BAR AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING, CEILING IN WSHROOM MUST BE MADE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF BUILDUP INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF BUILDUP INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON WALLS IN KITCHEN NEXT TO WHITE REFRIGERATOR AND IN FRONT OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOLD LIKE BUILDUP EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALLS IN REAR UTILITY CLOSET AROUND MOP SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY VENT ABOVE FREEZER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 23

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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