What is Duffy's Tavern & Grille's health inspection score?

Duffy's Tavern & Grille has a SafeDine safety score of 64 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Duffy's Tavern & Grille last inspected?

Duffy's Tavern & Grille was last inspected on June 14, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Duffy's Tavern & Grille have?

Duffy's Tavern & Grille has 32 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Duffy's Tavern & Grille safe to eat at?

Duffy's Tavern & Grille has a safety score of 64/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Duffy's Tavern & Grille

Name: Duffy's Tavern & Grille
Address: 420-422 W DIVERSEY PKWY, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 64

420-422 W DIVERSEY PKWY , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 6/14/2024

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0Fair

Lincoln Park

Ranked #541 of 754 in Lincoln Park

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jun 14, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

6.4

Avg Violations

22 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

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-36

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+27 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.

Location

420-422 W DIVERSEY PKWY , Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

8 basic

Nov

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jun 2024

3 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

17 basic

Jun

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15/ NOTED GAP AT FRONT OUTTERMOST DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.1/NOTED EXPOSED PIPE ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER ENCASEMENT FOR PIPE AND SPLASH GUARD AT SINK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12/ NOTED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT DISHROOM MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15/ NOTED LEAK AT "BACK BAR" HANDWASH SINK. AND SLOW DRAIN AT "FRONT BAR" HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11/ NOTED FLOORS AND WALLS IN DISHROOM, KITCHEN, FRONT, BACK AND SIDE BAR, BEER COOLERS AND UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MAKER WITH GREASE, GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114/NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED BETWEEN WALL AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE WHERE ITEMS WERE. ALSO NOTED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN LIQUOR ROOM AND CRATES UNDERNEATH "BEER COOLING CONTROL SYSTEM", AND STACKED BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN DRY NONFOOD STORAGE ROOM TO DJ BOOTH. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SHELVING WITH A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11/ NOTED CRACKED FLOORING AND CONCAVE DIP IN FLOOR AT FRONT BEER WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAINT AN EVEN SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11/ NOTED REAR DINING AREA WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING ON WEST SIDE OF ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL AND M

Base deductions−19 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med10 Basic

13 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED RODENT AND INSECT PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 50 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE, ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, APPROX. 15 LARGE FLIES IN REAR OF KITCHEN NEAR ICE MACHINE AND WALK IN COOLER, AND IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROX. 10 LARGE DROPPINGS AT REAR AND SIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED GAP AT FRONT OUTTERMOST DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NOTED EXPOSED PIPE ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER ENCASEMENT FOR PIPE AND SPLASH GUARD AT SINK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
NOTED DINNER AND SALAD PLATES STORED ABOVE KITCHEN PREP TABLE AND ON STORAGE RACK RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT DISHROOM MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAK AT "BACK BAR" HANDWASH SINK. AND SLOW DRAIN AT "FRONT BAR" HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
NOTED BACK UP AT LEFT COMPARTMENT OF DISHROOM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER WAS DRAINED FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED BETWEEN WALL AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE WHERE ITEMS WERE. ALSO NOTED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN LIQUOR ROOM AND CRATES UNDERNEATH "BEER COOLING CONTROL SYSTEM", AND STACKED BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN DRY NONFOOD STORAGE ROOM TO DJ BOOTH. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SHELVING WITH A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED FLOORS AND WALLS IN DISHROOM, KITCHEN, FRONT, BACK AND SIDE BAR, BEER COOLERS AND UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MAKER WITH GREASE, GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CRACKED FLOORING AND CONCAVE DIP IN FLOOR AT FRONT BEER WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAINT AN EVEN SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED REAR DINING AREA WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING ON WEST SIDE OF ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−40 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MAChINE NOT SANITIZING AT 100 PPM OF CHLORINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE MACHINE WAS REPAIRED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THAT THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE CEILING OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE UNCLEAN WITH RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILINGS. OBSERVED FLOOR MATS BEHIND THE SECOND BAR UNCLEAN WITH A BUILDUP OF RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN AND LIQUOR ROOM. CLEAND AND MAITAIN FLOOR MATS OF REAR SECOND BAR.

Base deductions−12 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High8 Basic

9 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
BEGINING OF MINERAL SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WRAP ON PI IS BROKEN.REPAIR ISSUE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
BURNED RESIDUE FROM FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
HANDWASHING SINKS IN DISHROOM AND FRONT MAIN BAR ARE SLOWLY DRAINING.REPAIR ISSUE. REPLACE CORRODED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT MAIN BAR.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
MUST PROVIDE DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED TO POP GUNS DISPENSERS AT ALL BAR AREAS. HOSES MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAINS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DEBRIS,GRIMES AND WATER ON FLOOR AT ALL BAR AREAS(BETWEEN FLOOR AND BEER HOSES).ALSO DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA,AND DISHROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR AT REAR AREA: BY THE ENTRANCE OF THE KITCHEN AND DISHROOM.REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Base deductions−26 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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