What is Half Shell Inc's health inspection score?

Half Shell Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Half Shell Inc last inspected?

Half Shell Inc was last inspected on September 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Half Shell Inc have?

Half Shell Inc has 13 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Half Shell Inc safe to eat at?

Yes, Half Shell Inc has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Half Shell Inc

Name: Half Shell Inc
Address: 676 W DIVERSEY PKWY, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 87

676 W DIVERSEY PKWY, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

Lincoln Park

Ranked #218 of 764 in Lincoln Park

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Sep 11, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.2

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-5 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.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

May

Dec 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jul

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Sep 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

Sep

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Non-Inspection

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE BIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED HANGING CUTTING BOARDS ABOVE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED GREASE AND DUST ON COOKS LINE HOOD SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LADIES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jul 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK FROM THE DISHWASHING MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WEST WALL ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−8 pts

May 22

Canvass 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
RAW WOOD UNDER THE COUNTERTOP DOOR IN THE KITCHEN IS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE; SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
GREASE BUILDS UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN, REPAIR ISSUE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTERTOP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−8 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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