What is Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd's health inspection score?

Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd last inspected?

Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd was last inspected on November 21, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd have?

Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd has 29 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd safe to eat at?

Yes, Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd

Name: Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd
Address: 1059-1065 W ADDISON ST, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 91

1059-1065 W ADDISON ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/21/2025

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8 inspections

Last: Nov 21, 2025

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Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.6

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-9 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

1059-1065 W ADDISON ST, Chicago, IL 60613

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

2 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

3 basic

Jul

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

Feb

Apr 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

9 basic

Nov 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Nov

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE PREP TABLES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE BUSINESS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE.

Base deductions−14 pts

Nov 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11----FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WALL AT THE COOKS LINE GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL NEXT TO THE KITCHEN HOT WATER TANK WITH COTTON LIKE INSULATION. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Med8 Basic

11 total

59/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, INTERIOR ICE SHOOT AND INTERIOR BIN WITH BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE POTS/PANS BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSES SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H NOTIFIED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: APPROXIMATELY 50 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE KITCHEN TALL COOLER AND DEEP FRYER, 10-15 BEHIND THE KITCHEN BOX FREEZER, 10- 15 UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. NOTED 5-10 DROPPINGS UNDER THE STAGE IN MAIN 1ST FLOOR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RATS, MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED A SMALL PAN INSIDE THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER BEING USED AS A SCOOP. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FOR ALL BULK FOODS TO BE STORED INVERTED THE THE FOOD ITEMS.----ICE SCOOP NOTED STORED ON TOP OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
CLEAN APRONS MUST NOT BE STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
DISH/PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK UNABLE TO COMPLETE TURN WATER OFF WITH A STEADY SLOW TRICKLE/LEAK OF WATER. MUST REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT,GREASE AND DEBRIS: THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, DISH AREA, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WALL AT THE COOKS LINE GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL NEXT TO THE KITCHEN HOT WATER TANK WITH COTTON LIKE INSULATION. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE 2ND FLR. BAR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8-10-23 REPORT #2579931 NOT CORRECTED. #38- NOTED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.#55- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BAR OF THE 1ST FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−41 pts

Feb 24

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED THE INNER LINNING OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE BAR ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WHERE EVER NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BAR OF THE 1ST FLOOR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED HEAVY 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−21 pts

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO LABELS OF THE FOOD ITEM'S COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTENT WITH THE FOOD ITEM COMMON NAME.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED CLEAN KITCHENWARE(RUBBER FLAT EDGE SPATULAS) IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID KITCHENWARE TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med2 Basic

7 total

56/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 68F - 74F LOCATED IN WOMEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE PANEL. (BOTH UPSTAIRS AND BASEMENT ICE MACHINE) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF (47.3 F AND 50.0 F)DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE SAID COOLER UNTIL IT'S REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED. UNIT TAGGED. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. COOLER SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, COOLERS NOW AT 41F

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS FRIED CHICKEN (52.0 F),SLICED TOMATOES (53.7 F),CHEESE MIXTURE (46.2 F),SLICED CHEESE (CHEDDAR, MOZZARELLA, PEPPER JACK, SWISS, PARMESEAN, BLUE CHEESE,PROVOLONE 48.2-63.0F),BRATS(60.7 F),HOT DOGS (53.2 F), ITALIAN BEEF MEAT(50.3 F),BRISKET(50.0 F),S SHREDDED LETTUCE(43.0 F) (. THE MANAGER DISCARDED THE PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.28.5LBS $180 WORTH OF FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED. (PRIORITY 7-38-005), CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO LABELS OF THE FOOD ITEM'S COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTENT WITH THE FOOD ITEM COMMON NAME.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED CLEAN KITCHENWARE(RUBBER FLAT EDGE SPATULAS) IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID KITCHENWARE TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED BLACK STANDING WATER IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM IS NO LONGER IN USE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−44 pts

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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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