What is Gideon Welles's health inspection score?

Gideon Welles has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Gideon Welles last inspected?

Gideon Welles was last inspected on November 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Gideon Welles have?

Gideon Welles has 23 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Gideon Welles safe to eat at?

Gideon Welles has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Gideon Welles

Name: Gideon Welles
Address: 4500 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 83

4500 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/7/2025

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Lincoln Square

Ranked #187 of 448 in Lincoln Square

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Nov 7, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation 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

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

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

4500 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

Nov 2023

1 inspections

Dec 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Dec

Dec 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Nov

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM.(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR AND IN REAR SIDE STORAGE ROOM GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE COOKING GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BAR AND SIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT/DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED SECTION OF CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BRIGHTER BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS FROM CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−20 pts

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLER UNIT WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 1/2 GALLON HEAVY CREAM, 1/2 GALLON FRENCH ONION SOUP, 1/4 GALLON EGG MIX, 2 POUNDS BEYOND BURGER, 3 POUNDS GROUND BEEF, 5 POUNDS BRISKET, 3 POUNDS PULLED PORK, 1 POUND ROASTED RED PEPPER AND 1 GALLON HOMEMADE CHIPOTLE RANCH ($300). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−17 pts

Nov 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA, REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF WALL AND FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND/UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

Base deductions−17 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med3 Basic

7 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA, REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE (BAR AREA) AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. (WAREWASHING MACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ?HELD FOR INSPECTION?. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED, SEE COMMENTS BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND OVER 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES ALONG THE WALLS AND CEILING IN DISHWASHING AREA (WHERE THE DISHMACHINE IS LOCATED). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN, REAR STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND BAR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR BASEBOARD AND WALL UNDERNEATH/BEHIND DISHMACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

Base deductions−36 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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