What is Sports Corner's health inspection score?

Sports Corner has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sports Corner last inspected?

Sports Corner was last inspected on November 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sports Corner have?

Sports Corner has 32 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sports Corner safe to eat at?

Sports Corner has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Sports Corner serve?

Sports Corner serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sports Corner

Name: Sports Corner
Address: 952-956 W ADDISON ST, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 81

952-956 W ADDISON ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/13/2025

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American•Lakeview

Ranked #482 of 999 in LakeviewBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Nov 13, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

4.6

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

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

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 78/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (81/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Oct 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

7 basic

Dec

Nov 2025

3 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

9 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass2 Non-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST SEAL OR REPAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNEECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON CEILING ABOVE PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL ON THE EAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN WALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Med5 Basic

9 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND ON DISHWASHING MACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED I/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST SEAL AND MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST SEAL OR REPAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UN REAR DISHWASHING AREA LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON CEILING ABOVE PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL ON THE EAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN WALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNEECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Base deductions−35 pts

Nov 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS FOR SERVICE STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED ON TOP SHELVES IN MAIN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT OR PROTECT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STAIRWAY AND ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO DISH MACHINE TO BE LEAKING FROM BELOW DRAIN PIPE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HAND SINK STILL FUNCTIONAL WITH HOT AND COLD WATER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK DRAIN PIPES.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSEREVED THE WOMENS BATHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR TO NOT HAVE A COVERED TRASH CAN ANYWHERE IN BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CAN IN ANY WOMEN'S AND UNISEX BATHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED TOILET PAPER DISPENER IN MENS BATHROOM ON MIDDLE FLOOR TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND TAPED TO THE WALL/HANDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET PAPER HOLDER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 FRYERS IN KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE BELOW AS WELL AS FOOD DEBRIS, PAPER PRODUCTS, AND LOOSE TRASH ON THE FLOOR IN CORNERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERED LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRCUTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO WALK IN FREEZER.

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 23

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
NOTED A VERY THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES INSIDE THE LIQUOR DRY STORAGE ROOM AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOORS AT THE KITCHEN PREP KITCHEN ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MAINTAIN, AND/OR REPLACE.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
NOTED WASTE WATER FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SYRUP DISPENSER MACHINE ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITH SPILLS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−20 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AND SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-202.12 NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE SECOND-FLOOR MEN'S (73.1 F) AND WOMEN'S(77.1 F) TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINKS, THE FIRST-FLOOR HANDWASHING SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA(87.4 F), AND THE SECOND FLOOR BAR HANDWASHING SINK(78.5 F). THE TEMPERATURES OF THE WATER RANGED FROM 73.1-87.4 F AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED A BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN STORED UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK, NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED TWO DEEP FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT THE DEEP FRYING UNIT BY COVERING THE SAID UNITS WHILE IT'S NOT IN USE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASHING COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FIRST-FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND A LEAK AT THE SECOND-FLOOR BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL SAID LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ON THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−31 pts

Oct 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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