What is Wild Hare's health inspection score?

Wild Hare has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Wild Hare last inspected?

Wild Hare was last inspected on November 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Wild Hare have?

Wild Hare has 43 total violations across 14 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Wild Hare safe to eat at?

Yes, Wild Hare has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Wild Hare serve?

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

Official Health Record

Wild Hare

Name: Wild Hare
Address: 2610 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 95

2610 N HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/5/2025

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0Excellent

American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #84 of 764 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Nov 5, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

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

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Sep

Oct 2022

1 inspections

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Nov

Mar 2024

1 inspections

Apr 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

4 intermediate

19 basic

Apr

Nov 2024

3 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

Nov

Inspection History

10 records on file

2 Canvass3 Complaint Re-Inspection4 Complaint1 Short Form Complaint

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Complaint 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 NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN DRAIN BOARD AND HAND WASH SINK OF FRONT BAR, MIDDLE AND REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19//NOTED RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE RUST FREE SURFACE AND REPAINT OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114//NOTED CLUTTER UNDERNEATH ALL DJ BOOTHS, IN NORTHWEST CLOSET NEAR BACK BAR AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND CURTAIN IN STORAGE AREA OF BACK BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ELEVATING ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER FRONT DJ BOOTH, BEHIND KITCHEN STOVE, IN BACK BAR STORAGE CLOSET AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF LIQUOR CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NOTED FOOD STORED ON SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDERNEATH LEAKING COMPRESSOR UNIT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD UNDERNEATH AND REPAIR LEAK.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN DRAIN BOARD AND HAND WASH SINK OF FRONT BAR, MIDDLE AND REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
NOTED PLATES STORED IN KITCHEN ON SOUTH WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE UPRIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE RUST FREE SURFACE AND REPAINT OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CLUTTER UNDERNEATH ALL DJ BOOTHS, IN NORTHWEST CLOSET NEAR BACK BAR AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND CURTAIN IN STORAGE AREA OF BACK BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ELEVATING ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Base deductions−15 pts

Nov 24

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High8 Basic

9 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND BEHIND 3-COPARTMENT SINKS IN ALL BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION IN VENTILATION VENTS IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
BSERVE BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−26 pts

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High4 Med11 Basic

16 total

48/100inspection score

−52 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER PREPARED AND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE, COOKED CHICKEN AND CHEESE SAUCE. NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED THE DISCARDED DATE EXCEEDED. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APROXIMATELY 100 LBS OF FOOD VALU OF $200. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
MISSING THE REMINDER STAMENT ON MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MISSING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA, ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH UNUSED LOCKERS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP IN CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.,
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE AVAILABILITY OF HOT WATER THROGHOUT PREMISES AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND HAND WASHING SINKS FOOD PPEP AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE 47.9F-49.8F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER ABOVE 110.F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND ABOVE 100.F AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ON SITE HOT WATER HAS BEEN REPAIR DURING INSPECTION.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED THE 3-COMARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY DRAINING SLOW DRAINING WATER RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT(BASIN) BACKUP INSIDE ONOTHER COMPARTMENT WHEN RELEASED INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND BEHIND 3-COPARTMENT SINKS IN ALL BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVE BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

Base deductions−52 pts

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
SOME INTERIOR AREAS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS.----TABLE TOP CAN OPENERS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LOOSE FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK PROPPED BY A BOWL. MUST REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT ALONG BASEBOARD IN THE MENS WASHROOM MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS OF THE KITCHEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM, AND MISSING TILES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE ALL ----POOLING LIQUID ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS THROUGHOUT ----MISSING WALL BACKSPLASH TILES AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE REAR KITCHEN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−27 pts

Oct 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-204.117 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER, MEASURED 0 PPM CHLORINE. PRESENTLY UNIT IS NOT IN USE. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED. ON 9-16-22 UNIT REMAINS TAGGED.STILL AWAITING FOR PARTS

Base deductions−2 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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