What is The Chicago Theater Works's health inspection score?

The Chicago Theater Works has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Chicago Theater Works last inspected?

The Chicago Theater Works was last inspected on February 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Chicago Theater Works have?

The Chicago Theater Works has 8 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Chicago Theater Works safe to eat at?

The Chicago Theater Works has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does The Chicago Theater Works serve?

The Chicago Theater Works serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Chicago Theater Works

Name: The Chicago Theater Works
Address: 1113-1115 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 82

1113-1115 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/25/2025

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0Good

American•Lakeview

Ranked #427 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Feb 25, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

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

1113-1115 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 Non-Inspection

Feb 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 - OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEAK EVEN WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionFail

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF BEVERAGES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE/EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE UTILITY SINK CLOSET IN EAST HALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH UPPER COMPARTMENT LID TO BE DAMAGED WITH THE LID HANGING OFF AND BEING HELD IN PLACE WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LID AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SHELVES AND INNER BOTTOM SHELVES IN THE CABINETS IN THE BAR AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH PLASTIC, TRASH, AND LOOSE PIECES OF PAPER AND DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TRASH FROM ALL CABINET INTERIOR SHELVES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEAK EVEN WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND CURTAINS IN "GREEN ROOM" AND CLOSET NEXT TO REAR EXIT TO THE RIGHT OF DOOR TO BE CROWDED WITH TABLES, CHAIRS, AND BOXES STORED, NOT ALLOWING ACCESS TO CLEAN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP SINK TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH BLACK BUILD UP ON INTERNAL SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/18/2019, REPORT #2316078: #47) BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO REACH-IN COOLER DOORS WAS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID GASKET.ALSO NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. #47) PIECE OF WOOD UNDER BAR COUNTER WERE GUN POP HOLDER IS INSTALLED.NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.REPAIR CAUSE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #51) NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #53) NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AT EAST HALLWAY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE #55) VENT COVER ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESS BLACK DUST BUILD-UP IN PREP AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #55) DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER PIPES AT BAR AREA, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−14 pts

Feb 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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