What is The Glunz Tavern's health inspection score?

The Glunz Tavern has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Glunz Tavern last inspected?

The Glunz Tavern was last inspected on April 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Glunz Tavern have?

The Glunz Tavern has 15 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Glunz Tavern safe to eat at?

Yes, The Glunz Tavern has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

The Glunz Tavern

Name: The Glunz Tavern
Address: 1202 N WELLS ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 86

1202 N WELLS ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Excellent

Old Town

Ranked #126 of 354 in Old Town

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Apr 10, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

12 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 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

1202 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60610

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

May

May 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

May 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

May

Apr 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL POSSIBLE FOOD PARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FAUCET END AND THE ELBOW...THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT FAUCET AT THE END AS WELL AS THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FAUCET AT THE END (AERATORS) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHT BULB ON THE RIGHT SIDE UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT WITHOUT A LIGHT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE PHYSICAL HAZARD IF GLASS BREAKS.

Base deductions−8 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD(GLUNZ TAVERN BURGER) IS SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT GLUNZ TAVERN BURGER IS SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER LOCATED ABOVE FIRST FLOOR PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FIRST FLOOR PREP SINK.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS SHELF LINER ON SHELVES IN SMALL DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT AND PREP TABLE IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AS SHELF LINER ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST ON NORTHSIDE WALL AND CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2576034 DATED 05/17/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BETWEEN THE 1ST FLOOR HANDSINK AND FOOD PREP-SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Base deductions−13 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER PROVIDED AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP-SINK. FACILITY MUST REMOVE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND RELOCATE TO HAND SINK AREA. PAPER TOWELS MUST NOT BE USED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE HAS A GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE MISSING A LID. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BETWEEN THE 1ST FLOOR HANDSINK AND FOOD PREP-SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−23 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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