What is Side Car LR's health inspection score?

Side Car LR has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Side Car LR last inspected?

Side Car LR was last inspected on April 15, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Side Car LR have?

Side Car LR has 51 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Side Car LR safe to eat at?

Yes, Side Car LR has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Side Car LR serve?

Side Car LR serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Side Car LR

Name: Side Car LR
Address: 1614 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 85

1614 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/15/2026

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American•Lakeview

Ranked #307 of 999 in LakeviewBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Apr 15, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.7

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 81/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (85/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

3 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

22 basic

Jul

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

May

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Apr 2026

1 inspections

3 intermediate

Apr

Inspection History

9 records on file

4 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass1 Recent Inspection

Apr 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

3 Med

3 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

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 HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZNG SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−22 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E)-- SOME INTERIOR UPPER PORTIONS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
: 6-202.15--- NOTED A TORN MESH SCREEN WITH LARGE OPENINGS/HOLES ON THE REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST/FLY ENTRY.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-201.11-- NOTED BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN NEAR WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE AND ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED HOLES/OPENINGS IN THE REAR KITCHEN CEILING AT EXIT DOOR SURROUNDING PIPING AND LIGHTING. MUST SEAL.

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
SOME INTERIOR UPPER PORTIONS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEANAND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED A TORN MESH SCREEN WITH LARGE OPENINGS/HOLES ON THE REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST/FLY ENTRY.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS IE: MILK CRATES, WOOD, BBQ GRILL PILED IN THE REAR WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN NEAR WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE AND ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED HOLES/OPENINGS IN THE REAR KITCHEN CEILING AT EXIT DOOR SURROUNDING PIPING AND LIGHTING. MUST SEAL.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4-3-23 REPORT #2573609 NOT CORRECTED #47-: NOTED DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIRS WITH RUSTY, DIRTY AND TORN PANEL LINING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−23 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIRS WITH RUSTY, DIRTY AND TORN PANEL LINING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIRS WITH RUSTY, DIRTY AND TORN PANEL LINING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jul 22

Recent Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AND THE REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS' WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED KITCHENWARE (CLEAN SILVERWARE, PLATIC FLAT EDGE SPATULAS, BOWLS, POTS) NOT INVERTED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID ITEMS TO AVOID CONTAMINATING SAID KITCHENWARE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYING UNIT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS(DUNKIN DONUTS COFFEE CUPS) NEAR THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOUR AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE MIXING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER RETAKE COURSE AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AND THE REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS ' WERE ON HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-904.11 OBSERVED KITCHENWARE (CLEAN SILVERWARE, PLATIC FLAT EDGE SPATULAS, BOWLS, POTS) NOT INVERTED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID ITEMS TO AVOID CONTAMINATING SAID KITCHENWARE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-202.16 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYING UNIT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.19 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS(DUNKIN DONUTS COFFEE CUPS) NEAR THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOUR AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE MIXING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18 OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER RETAKE COURSE AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med8 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

59/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SAUSAGE) WAS PREPARED AND SERVED. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS NOT ON SITE UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 9:25 AM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON PHYSICAL AND ONLINE MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK(*) NEXT TO ALL EGG ITEMS ON BOTH MENUS BECAUSE EGGS ARE MADE TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE ON HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED KITCHENWARE (CLEAN SILVERWARE, PLATIC FLAT EDGE SPATULAS,BOWLS, POTS) NOT INVERTED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THORUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID ITEMS TO AVOID CONTAMINATING SAID KITCHENWARE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYING UNIT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED AN ACCUMALTION OF DEBRIS(DUNKIN DONUTS COFFEE CUPS) NEAR THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOUR AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE MIXING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER RETAKE COURSE AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE(S) VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2500885 ISSUED ON 05/06/2021. #47 OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES FOR CHEMICALS AND DRY STORAGE. MUST PAINT OR SEAL SHELVES, SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #47 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT, AND/OR REPLACE. #55 NOTED FLOOR OF THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER WAS MADE OF RAW WOOD. THE FLOOR NEEDS TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED, SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH BLACK DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE, ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR BY THE ICE MACHINE AND UTILITY SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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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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