What is The Vig Chicago's health inspection score?

The Vig Chicago has a SafeDine safety score of 81 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 Vig Chicago last inspected?

The Vig Chicago was last inspected on May 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Vig Chicago have?

The Vig Chicago has 13 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Vig Chicago safe to eat at?

The Vig Chicago has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

The Vig Chicago

Name: The Vig Chicago
Address: 1527 N WELLS ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 81

1527 N WELLS ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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Old Town

Ranked #205 of 367 in Old Town

Improving

6 inspections

Last: May 16, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.2

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+15 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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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

Oct

Dec 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

1 basic

Jun

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

May

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 Non-Inspection

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE rear DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELD OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHIELDS OF LARGE ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: OBSERVED DUST IN REAR PREP AREA ON WALL ABOVE KNIFE RACK AND CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL ABOVE KNIFE RACK AND CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 06/28/2024 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED SUMMARY REPORTS SHALL BE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE SUMMARY REPORT FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 06/28/2024 FOUND AND POSTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−14 pts

Jun 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Med1 Basic

5 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
OBSERVED MUTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELD OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHIELDS OF LARGE ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LARGE FLIES IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST IN REAR PREP AREA ON WALL ABOVE KNIFE RACK AND CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL ABOVE KNIFE RACK AND CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.

Base deductions−32 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
IN-USE WET WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND COOKLINE PREP COUNTER CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
CLEAN CUPS STORED ON RUBBER MATS ON TOP OF BAR AREA HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
UNNECESSARY ITEMS / CLUTTERED ITEMS IN FLOOR FOUND IN THE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR OFFICE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED, CLEANING CLUTTERED ITEMS AND ENSURING ITEMS ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

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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