What is The Worm Hole's health inspection score?

The Worm Hole 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 The Worm Hole last inspected?

The Worm Hole was last inspected on August 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Worm Hole have?

The Worm Hole has 16 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Worm Hole safe to eat at?

The Worm Hole 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 The Worm Hole serve?

The Worm Hole serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Worm Hole

Name: The Worm Hole
Address: 1462 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 81

1462 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

American•Wicker Park

Ranked #255 of 583 in Wicker ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Aug 7, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

3.2

Avg Violations

10 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 issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+15 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.

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

3 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jan

Jul 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Aug

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass

Aug 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med3 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

54/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( steaming milk ) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
No hands washing signs in staff restrooms, Instructed to provide.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
Low temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained on Cl test strips. Instructed to provide proper sanitizer concentration level at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025. Machine is tagged not allowed to use. Must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
No proof of pest control service, No log book. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c)

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
Customers have access to dry food/spices storage room and clean utensils, Instructed manager to prevent access.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Ice scoop stored in unclean scoop holder, water pooling at bottom of scoop.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
Unable to locate backflow prevention device at basement's ice maker, instructed to install.

Base deductions−41 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 High3 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

69/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOOD IS PREPARED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 MUST PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS IN RESTROOMS, MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
FOUND INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER AT RESTROOM HAND SINK, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PREP HANDWASHING SINK (68.2F-70.4F). INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE 100F-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 FOUND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR, MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 MUST CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN RESTROOMS, AND MAINTAIN THEM

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS IN RESTROOMS, MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 150-200 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE BEFORE REINSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN RESTROOMS, MAINTAIN THEM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR, MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−19 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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