What is Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden's health inspection score?

Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden has a SafeDine safety score of 54 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden last inspected?

Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden was last inspected on May 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden have?

Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden has 32 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden safe to eat at?

Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden has a safety score of 54/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden

Name: Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden
Address: 3256-3258 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 54

3256-3258 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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5 inspections

Last: May 7, 2025

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.4

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-46

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-16 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-10 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.

Location

3256-3258 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

May

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

May

May 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

7 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High7 Basic

9 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL BAR AREAS AND INSIDE CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS ON FLOOR ON BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY AND DURY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. MUST USE NON-TOXIC PAINT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR BAR AREA NEAR TO SMOKER AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BASE IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−34 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE BETWEEN 50 PPM AND 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACE WITH DARK GROOVES (ABOVE REACH IN COOLER AT COOKLINE). MUST REPLACE/REPAIR CUTTING BOARD, CUTTING BOARD SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
DISHMACHINE SPRAYER WATER LINE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME MISSING PREP AREA WALL TILES ABOVE COOLERS ALONG COOKLINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL TILES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS MECHANICAL CEILING FANS NOT WORKING AT 3258 N SHEFFIELD SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID WASHROOMS CEILING MECHANICAL FANS MUST BE REPAIRED.

Base deductions−20 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HANDWASHING SIGN IS REQUIRED IN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.MUST PROVIDE

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
DRY FOOD PRODUCTS MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPE CONNECTION WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
SMOKER ROOM HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF ENCLOSED,INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLOSING DEVICE FOR SAID DOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT SMOKER ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT SMOKER ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT IN/AROUND 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE. MUST REGROUT LOW FLOOR TILES AT SAID LOCATION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BACK PACK STORED ON TOP THE TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE AN AREA DESIGNATE FOR EMPLOYEE TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS

Base deductions−27 pts

May 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
A GAP OF 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF PATIO DOOR BY THE MAIN BAR. REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECT ENTRY

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NO DRAIN HOSE ATTACHED AT POP GUNS IN ALL BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. HOSE MUST DRAIN AT FLOOR DRAIN

Base deductions−9 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF THE BOTH ICE MACHINES WATER RESERVOIR AND PANELS,SLIME SUBSTANCES DRIPPING INTO ICE AT ICE BINS. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
A GAP OF 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF PATIO DOOR BY THE MAIN BAR. REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECT ENTRY

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED ATBOTH ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NO DRAIN HOSE ATTACHED AT POP GUNS IN ALL BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. HOSE MUST DRAIN AT FLOOR DRAIN
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE,UNABLE TO CLOSE LID.INSTRUCTED TO RESOLVE ISSUE. LID MUST BE THIGHT FIT TO CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES. ALSO ADDITIONAL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−23 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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