What is Cheesie's Pub & Grub's health inspection score?

Cheesie's Pub & Grub has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cheesie's Pub & Grub last inspected?

Cheesie's Pub & Grub was last inspected on December 30, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cheesie's Pub & Grub have?

Cheesie's Pub & Grub has 27 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cheesie's Pub & Grub safe to eat at?

Yes, Cheesie's Pub & Grub has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Cheesie's Pub & Grub serve?

Cheesie's Pub & Grub serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Cheesie's Pub & Grub

Name: Cheesie's Pub & Grub
Address: 1365 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 88

1365 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/30/2024

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0Excellent

American•Wicker Park

Ranked #118 of 579 in Wicker ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Dec 30, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

3.9

Avg Violations

16 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

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

1365 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

3 inspections

1 intermediate

19 basic

Dec

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Nov

Dec 2024

2 inspections

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass2 Non-Inspection2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK CALCIUM RESIDUE ON THE LEFT CORNER OF ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING FOR ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST ICE ACCUMULATION AND DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THREE DOOR DREEZER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFORST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NON-FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN THE UPSTAIRS AND BASEMENT AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS OR EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED OR NECCESSARY TO THE DAILY OPERATION OF FACILITY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−22 pts

Dec 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP AND INTERIOR SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE AND MICROWAVE, RUBBER MATS BEHIND THE BAR, AND THE STAINLESS STEEL DRINK WELLS BEHIND THE BAR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND THE BAR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 THE 3 DOOR FREEZER HAS EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE DOORS. MUST COVER WITH A CLEANABLE SURFACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP AND INTERIOR SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE AND MICROWAVE, RUBBER MATS BEHIND THE BAR, AND THE STAINLESS STEEL DRINK WELLS BEHIND THE BAR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 REPAIR THE WALL OF THE DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2567921 ON 12/2/22 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, BAR AND OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
8-304.11(A) THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 12/2/22 WAS NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−18 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, BAR AND OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD 2"X4"S ON THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPAIR THE WALL OF THE DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−15 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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