What is Lush Wine & Spirits's health inspection score?

Lush Wine & Spirits has a SafeDine safety score of 97 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Lush Wine & Spirits last inspected?

Lush Wine & Spirits was last inspected on October 15, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lush Wine & Spirits have?

Lush Wine & Spirits has 12 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lush Wine & Spirits safe to eat at?

Yes, Lush Wine & Spirits has an excellent safety record with a score of 97/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Lush Wine & Spirits serve?

Lush Wine & Spirits serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Lush Wine & Spirits

Name: Lush Wine & Spirits
Address: 1412 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60642
Rating: 97

1412 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/15/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #961 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Oct 15, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-3

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+13 pts

100

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

1412 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60642

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jan

Mar 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Oct

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Canvass

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN ONE OF THE RESTROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE FAN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med7 Basic

10 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, MAINTAIN. COS-PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
TOMATO BISQUE AND PREPARED PULLED PORK HELD IN THE REACH-IN COOLER DO NOT MEET DATE MARKING REQUIREMENTS AND HAVE NOT BEEN DISCARDED (THE PREPARED DATE IS OVER 7 DAYS OLD). INSTRUCTED REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED IF HELD OVER 7 DAYS. STAFF VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD DURING INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS, $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD WHEN OUTSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN (SPICES, FLOUR ETC). COS DURING INSPECTION.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOUND SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR (RETAIL SIDE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND PEELING PAINT/DAMAGED CEILING IN RIGHT RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ENSURE A SMOOTH EASY-TO-CLEAN SURFACE, AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN A DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN LEFT RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND BUTTER COOKING IN PREP AREA WHERE EQUIPMENT IS NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEMS MUST BE SUFFICIENT IN CAPACITY TO PREVENT GREASE OR CONDENSATION FROM COLLECTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS, MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−34 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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