What is Lucy's's health inspection score?

Lucy's has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Lucy's last inspected?

Lucy's was last inspected on June 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lucy's have?

Lucy's has 14 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lucy's safe to eat at?

Lucy's has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Lucy's

Name: Lucy's
Address: 1043 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 72

1043 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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Ranked #358 of 583 in Wicker Park

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4 inspections

Last: Jun 4, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-19 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

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jul

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Nov

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Med4 Basic

8 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PREP AREA.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS SUCH AS 40LBS. COOKED CHICKEN-72.5F-76.7F ON RACK. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0�F OR ABOVE. APPX. 40LBS. $120 (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS, SUCH AS 2LB. CUT LETTUCE-53.4F.1LB. SLICED TOMATO-54.9F ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW. APPX. 3LBS.$5. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS).

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN & REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO MOP SINK.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE POTATO PEELER FROM ABOVE MOPSINK AND PLACE IN A PROPER MANNER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT AT BOTTOM OF STAIRCASE,EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG WALL BASES UNDER BASEMENT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A BBQ SMOKER IN REAR YARD INSTRUCTED TO PLACE INDOORS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

Base deductions−33 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED BACK DOOR CRACKED OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL DOORS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKETS IN THE BACK PREP ROOM AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PORK IS COOLING, BURGERS WERE BEING COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, MIGUEL MARTINEZ, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX 1 HOUR THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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