What is Heritage Bicycles General Store's health inspection score?

Heritage Bicycles General Store has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Heritage Bicycles General Store last inspected?

Heritage Bicycles General Store was last inspected on March 10, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Heritage Bicycles General Store have?

Heritage Bicycles General Store has 37 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Heritage Bicycles General Store safe to eat at?

Yes, Heritage Bicycles General Store has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Heritage Bicycles General Store

Name: Heritage Bicycles General Store
Address: 2959 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 94

2959 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/10/2026

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0Excellent

Lakeview

Ranked #80 of 979 in Lakeview

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Mar 10, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.6

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+4 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

2959 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

May

Oct 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jul 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

7 basic

Jul

Jun 2025

2 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Complaint3 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THEPREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 - OBSERVED THE DOOR SWEEP OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY TO BE TORN, WITH A GAP LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH PRESENT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND PEST PROOF DOOR.

Base deductions−5 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE DOOR SWEEP OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY TO BE TORN, WITH A GAP LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH PRESENT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND PEST PROOF DOOR.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS SCOOPS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE BINS TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS SO THAT HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING SOLUTION AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR ALL SANITIZING SOLUTIONS USED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE ONE DOOR STANDING COOLER IN THE BASEMENT BOTTOM SHELF TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO BE LEAKING HEAVILY FROM THE FAUCET BASE WHEN WATER IS USED AND WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED TO THE RIGHT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN SINK FAUCET IN GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, REACH IN COOLER, AND STORAGE SHELVES STORED IN BASEMENT BELOW WASTEWATER PIPES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE ALL ITEMS FROM BELOW WASTEWATER PIPES OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHIELDING BELOW WASTEWATER PIPES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS OR SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) - OBSERVED THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE REACH IN DRAWER COOLER IN FRONT COFFEE BAR PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED THE THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER GASKETS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND ALL GASKETS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 - DID NOT OBSERVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EACH CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High4 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

52/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS SUCH AS DELI MEAT, EGGS, AND BREAKFAST SANDWICHES ARE HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED A GRAY/BROWN AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE CUBES INSIDE THE ICE BIN AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, REACH IN COOLER, AND STORAGE SHELVES STORED IN BASEMENT BELOW WASTEWATER PIPES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE ALL ITEMS FROM BELOW WASTEWATER PIPES OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHIELDING BELOW WASTEWATER PIPES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS OR SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE BOXES AND BOXES OF NAPKINS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE REACH IN DRAWER COOLER IN FRONT COFFEE BAR PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED THE THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER GASKETS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND ALL GASKETS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
DID NOT OBSERVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EACH CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 LABEL WITH COMMON NAME IS REQUIRED TO DRY PRODUCTS AND WHEN IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 NOT ABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT AREA. IT MUST BE INSTALLED SO THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED, SERVICED, MAINTAINED, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED SOUTH BRICK WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE(LEFT SIDE OF BASEMENT STAIRCASE). MUST SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKS, CREVICES, AND OPENINGS OF SAID WALLS TO MAKE THEM SMOOTH AND CLEAN. WALL CAULKING ALONG THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 THERE IS NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−11 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med4 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

47/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED A GRAY AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE CUBES INSIDE THE ICE BIN AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMTION. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
LABEL WITH COMMON NAME IS REQUIRED TO DRY PRODUCTS AND WHEN IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOT ABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT AREA. IT MUST BE INSTALLED SO THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED, SERVICED, MAINTAINED, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOUTH BRICK WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE(LEFT SIDE OF BASEMENT STAIRCASE). MUST SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKS, CREVICES, AND OPENINGS OF SAID WALLS TO MAKE THEM SMOOTH AND CLEAN. WALL CAULKING ALONG THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
THERE IS NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM:5-16-2022, REPORT #2555811 #41)4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. #47) 4-202.16 NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−43 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED A GREY AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINES UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORGARE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ADN MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA, SEAL, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN CEILING, HOLES, AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PESTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−22 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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