What is The Graystone Tavern's health inspection score?

The Graystone Tavern has a SafeDine safety score of 60 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Graystone Tavern last inspected?

The Graystone Tavern was last inspected on May 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Graystone Tavern have?

The Graystone Tavern has 24 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Graystone Tavern safe to eat at?

The Graystone Tavern has a safety score of 60/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

The Graystone Tavern

Name: The Graystone Tavern
Address: 3441 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 60

3441 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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Ranked #755 of 979 in Lakeview

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6 inspections

Last: May 19, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

11 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

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-38

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 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

-11 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 62/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (60/100) 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.

Location

3441 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Apr

May 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Mar 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

May

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

64/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE An ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL WITH SAID CERTIFICATE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION CURRENTLY HAS A MANAGER TRAINING CLASS, BUT NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED ONE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER FRONT PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 49.4F. MANAGER WAS AWARE OF ISSUE AND COOLER WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. AWAITING REPAIRS. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BINS IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO NOT BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF CONTENTS IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL STORAGE BINS WITH NAMES OF CONTENTS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED THE SCOOPS STORED IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SCOOPS AND TONGS TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MANAGER INVERTED ALL AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR BELOW THE FRYERS AND BELOW THE OVENS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND BUILT UP WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON A DRY STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN BACK CORNER AWAY FROM 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS ARE STORED AWAY AND IN DESIGNATED AREAS.

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALK IN BEER KEG COOLER FLOOR LITTERED UNDERNEATH SHELVES AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN BEER KEG WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

64/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK SLIME AND BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA COOLERS/FREEZERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALK IN BEER KEG COOLER FLOOR LITTERED UNDERNEATH SHELVES AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN BEER KEG WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(CINSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER, RAILS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH THICK GREASE, OLD FOOD PARTICLES, AND DIRT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17NOTED HOLES ON WALL UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Base deductions−9 pts

Apr 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE, BAR, AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER, RAILS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH THICK GREASE, OLD FOOD PARTICLES, AND DIRT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA WITH THICK GREASE AND GRIM, STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR AND DIRT, MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS WHERE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND, FLOORS INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER. RECOMMENDED TO UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING ON THE FIRST FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED HOLES ON WALL UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

Base deductions−20 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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