What is Brookdale Lake Shore Drive's health inspection score?

Brookdale Lake Shore Drive has a SafeDine safety score of 63 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Brookdale Lake Shore Drive last inspected?

Brookdale Lake Shore Drive was last inspected on December 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Brookdale Lake Shore Drive have?

Brookdale Lake Shore Drive has 25 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Brookdale Lake Shore Drive safe to eat at?

Brookdale Lake Shore Drive has a safety score of 63/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Brookdale Lake Shore Drive

Name: Brookdale Lake Shore Drive
Address: 2960 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 63

2960 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/19/2025

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0Fair

Lakeview

Ranked #750 of 997 in Lakeview

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Dec 19, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance 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

-37

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-15 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

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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2960 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Nov

Jul 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

5 basic

Jun

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestOut of Business

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES' WASHROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE 86.3F AT THIS TIME. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PLUMBER ON SITE HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Basic (6)

−12 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT SERVING STATION AREA IN THE 2ND FLOOR ALSO OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF CONTAINER IN THE SERVING LINE LOCATED ON THE 5TH FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR OF KITHEN 2ND FLOOR AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD-GRADE PAINT
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREEZER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE PREP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REAPIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING ON REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2619175 ON 06/13/25. #55. FLOORS IN PREP AREA/DISHROOM, IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING (FOOD SPILLAGE, ENCRUSTED FOOD, GREASE ETC), DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS, INCLUDED FLOOR DRAINS.SEAL BASEBOARD AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALLS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER IN DISH ROOM AND ICE MACHINE AREA. KEEP AREA DRY. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN 2ND FLOOR PACKAGED AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN 2ND FLOOR IN FRONT OF ELEVATED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALL PREVIOUS COR VIOLATIONS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED BY THE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−22 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High5 Basic

8 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FIRST FLOOR BISTRO KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR NEXT TO KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN BISTRO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING OR POSTERS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN 1ST FLOOR BISTRO FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STOARGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR BISTRO FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN PREP AREA/DISHROOM, IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING (FOOD SPILLAGE, ENCRUSTED FOOD, GREASE ETC), DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS, INCLUDED FLOOR DRAINS.SEAL BASEBOARD AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALLS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER IN DISH ROOM, AND ICE MACHINE AREA. KEEP AREA DRY. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN 2ND FLOOR PACKAGND AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN 2ND FLOOR IN FRONT OF ELEVATED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−40 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP FROM LEAK IN TWO AREAS IN BELOW THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE UNIT AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM IN GOOD REPAIR TO ELIMINATE ANY LEAKS AND SIGNIFICANT ICE BUILD UP.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE BATHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TOILET TRASH CAN AVAILABLE IN THE 5TH FLOOR BATHROOM NEXT TO THE SERVICE AND PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSEREVD NO SELF CLOSING DOOR IN THE 5TH FLOOR BATHROOM NEXT TO THE SERVICE AND PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THIS BATHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN THE FIRST FLOOR BISTRO KITCHEN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HOT WATER IN THE STAFF WASHROOM BY THE KITCHEN. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 75.9F. NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA OF THE BISTRO ON THE 1ST FLOOR. PRESENTLY WATER TEMP OF 59.8F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT MENTIONED WASHBOWLS. ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOUND AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
FOUND PREP COOLER AT COFFEE/AND FRUIT STATION AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP OF 60.7F TO 70F.MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. DICED MELONS(CANTALOUPE, WATERMELON, AND HONEYDEW AT TEMP OF 58F TO 60.3F). THE TAGGED UNIT IS HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: VARIOUS KINDS OF YOGURTS AT TEMP OF 64.8F; DICED MELONS(CANTALOUPE, WATERMELON, AND HONEYDEW AT TEMP OF 58F TO 60.3F). MENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 5, VALUE 140. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND FOOD INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST IN KITCHEN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN WALL TILES AT THE MOP SINK.

Base deductions−29 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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