What is Batter & Berries Llc's health inspection score?

Batter & Berries Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Batter & Berries Llc last inspected?

Batter & Berries Llc was last inspected on December 15, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Batter & Berries Llc have?

Batter & Berries Llc has 50 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Batter & Berries Llc safe to eat at?

Batter & Berries Llc has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Batter & Berries Llc serve?

Batter & Berries Llc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Batter & Berries Llc

Name: Batter & Berries Llc
Address: 2748 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 84

2748 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/15/2025

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American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #286 of 754 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

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9 inspections

Last: Dec 15, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

4 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

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-12 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-17 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

2748 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Sep

Oct 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr 2024

3 inspections

2 high priority

4 intermediate

20 basic

Apr

Nov 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Dec

Dec 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

3 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint3 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Basic

5 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. HAND SOAP WAS REPLENISHED DURING INSPECTION.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMILATION IN CORNER BY COOKING FRYERS AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP LINE AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IS INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

Base deductions−26 pts

Dec 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 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//NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENTS IN BATHROOM AND ABOVE WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK, BROWN, AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PERSON IN CHARGE TURNED OFF MACHINE AND REMOVED ALL ICE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NOTED FOOD STORED ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH SOUTH STORAGE RACK
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENTS IN BATHROOM AND ABOVE WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON SOUTHEAST SIDE OF BASEMENT AND ALONG SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER BY REMOVING UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED HOLE IN BASE BOARD OF REAR SOUTH WALL SEALED WITH TAPE, NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM PROTRUDING FROM SOUTH WALL IN BASEMENT.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2593297 CONDUCTED ON 4/23/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (37) NOTED BULK ITEMS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY LABELS WITH COMMON NAMES ON CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. (47) NOTED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE (49) NOTED COMPARTMENTS UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH EXTENSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (55)NOTED HEAVY ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP ALONG THE WALLS AND FLOORS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. (55)NOTED EXPOSED BRICK ON COOK LINE WALL WHERE FRYER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE. 07/12/2024 (56)NOTED GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST AND DEBRIS ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−20 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12/ NOTED BULK ITEMS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY LABELS WITH COMMON NAMES ON CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12/ NOTED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11/ NOTED COMPARTMENTS UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH EXTENSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11/ NOTED HEAVY ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP ALONG THE WALLS AND FLOORS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.16/NOTED EXPOSED BRICK ON COOK LINE WALL WHERE FRYER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18/NOTED GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST AND DEBRIS ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13/NOTED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW.

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
4-301.11/NOTED AMBIENT AIR IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH TWO UPPER REACH IN COMPARTMENTS AT 48.0 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12/ NOTED BULK ITEMS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY LABELS WITH COMMON NAMES ON CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12/ NOTED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11/ NOTED COMPARTMENTS UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH EXTENSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11/ NOTED HEAVY ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP ALONG THE WALLS AND FLOORS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.16/NOTED EXPOSED BRICK ON COOK LINE WALL WHERE FRYER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18/NOTED GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST AND DEBRIS ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13/NOTED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW.

Base deductions−27 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med8 Basic

11 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
NOTED AMBIENT AIR IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH TWO UPPER REACH IN COMPARTMENTS AT 51.0 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH TWO UPPER REACH IN COMPARTMENTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. TCS FOODS CHEESE 52.2 F, RAW CHICKEN 68.2, COOKED CHICKEN 65.7 AND LEAFY VEGETABLES 51.8. APPROX. 35 LBS VALUED AT $161 . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED BULK ITEMS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY LABELS WITH COMMON NAMES ON CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
NOTED SERVER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND USE WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOLDING LARGE POTS WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED COMPARTMENTS UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH EXTENSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED HEAVY ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP ALONG THE WALLS AND FLOORS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED EXPOSED BRICK ON COOK LINE WALL WHERE FRYER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST AND DEBRIS ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW.

Base deductions−36 pts

Oct 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

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 NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET IN DIFFERENT REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR REPLACE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 GREASE THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH ROOM.RE-GROUT SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.12 GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP AT THE DUCT VENT COVER IN THE DINING AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−8 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR PREP COOLER FOR AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
LABEL FOOD INGREDIENTS STORED INSIDE THE CONTAINER WITH A COMMON NAME

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET IN DIFFERENT REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR REPLACE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESS GREASE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAKING PIPE FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, REPAIR ISSUE.NO FOOD LOCATED UNDER MENTIONED UNIT
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BROKEN WALL BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(NORTH AREA OF THE KITCHEN) BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK(WEST WALL)BY THE STAIRCASE.REPAIR TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. BROKEN GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH ROOM.RE-GROUT SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EXCESS GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP AT DUCT VENT COVER IN DINING AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-13-21, REPORT#2498206 #41) 3-304.14 OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE. #47) 4-201.11 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON THE FOOD PREP LINE WITH DARK GROOVES. DARK GROOVES MUST BE ELIMINATED, OR CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED. #51) 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE OF THE COFFEE MACHINE AND MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. EXTERNAL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MUST BE INSTALLED ON WATER INTAKE LINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−22 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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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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