What is Cork And Kerry ON 33rd's health inspection score?

Cork And Kerry ON 33rd has a SafeDine safety score of 67 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cork And Kerry ON 33rd last inspected?

Cork And Kerry ON 33rd was last inspected on November 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cork And Kerry ON 33rd have?

Cork And Kerry ON 33rd has 31 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cork And Kerry ON 33rd safe to eat at?

Cork And Kerry ON 33rd has a safety score of 67/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Cork And Kerry ON 33rd serve?

Cork And Kerry ON 33rd serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Cork And Kerry ON 33rd

Name: Cork And Kerry ON 33rd
Address: 3258 S PRINCETON AVE, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 67

3258 S PRINCETON AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/13/2025

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American•Chinatown

Ranked #342 of 459 in ChinatownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Nov 13, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

6.2

Avg Violations

5 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

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-33

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+38 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

3258 S PRINCETON AVE, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

11 basic

May

Oct 2023

1 inspections

May 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

May

Nov 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Non-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med3 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

44/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, HARBUJRGERS, FRENCH FRIES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT KITCHEN PREP SINK (66F) AND BAR HAND SINK (67F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO KITCHEN HANDSINK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 45 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE BAR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNER BY THE ATM MACHINE AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXTREME CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−46 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med5 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

55/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITAION MANAGER (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CFM CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO CFM ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE BAR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNER BY THE ATM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH CHARRED GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CFMs MUST HAVE A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med11 Basic

13 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
ALL HANDSINKS IN NEED OF HANDWASHING SIGNS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
KITCHEN DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
ALL ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT MUST BE CORRECTED. ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF GROUND. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND RUST IN NEED OF REMOVING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
SIDES OF EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
WASTE CANS IN NEED OF COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN REAR PREP, FRONT BAR AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL WATER AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CEILING TILE MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER BEHIND BAR, REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−37 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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