What is Urbanbelly Wicker Park's health inspection score?

Urbanbelly Wicker Park has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Urbanbelly Wicker Park last inspected?

Urbanbelly Wicker Park was last inspected on September 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Urbanbelly Wicker Park have?

Urbanbelly Wicker Park has 21 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Urbanbelly Wicker Park safe to eat at?

Urbanbelly Wicker Park has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Urbanbelly Wicker Park serve?

Urbanbelly Wicker Park serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Urbanbelly Wicker Park

Name: Urbanbelly Wicker Park
Address: 1542 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 73

1542 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 9/19/2025

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American•Wicker Park

Ranked #360 of 579 in Wicker ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Sep 19, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 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.

Location

1542 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Mar

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

Feb

Sep 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

11 basic

Sep

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Sep 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING IN BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING UNDERNEATH FRYERS.

Base deductions−13 pts

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med7 Basic

9 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED A COFFEE PREP STATION AREA WITH A PORTABLE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER PLUMBED TO CITY PLUMBING, SOAP & TOWELS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINKS AND 3-COMPONENT SINK WATER TEMPERATURES WERE RANGING FROM 75.2�F-78.1�F.HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AT THE SINKS MENTIONED ABOVE AT 1:55 P.M.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO WATER LINE CONNECTION & DISCHARGE DRAIN FOR WATER AT COFFEE MACHINE. OBSERVED WATER COMING FROM A 5 5-GALLON JUG WITH A HOSE AND DRAINING LINES INTO 2X 5-GALLON JUGS UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER. MUST CONNECT TO CITY PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN 1ST FL.WOMEN'S.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING UNDERNEATH FRYERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING IN BASEMENT.

Base deductions−29 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE SOILED CEILING TILES AND THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. NO TCS FOODS WERE FOUND IN THE COOLER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005; NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.

Base deductions−12 pts

Mar 23

Canvass 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
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED LOCATED ON MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BOTTLE DRINKS SOLD "TO GO" WITHOUT TRACING BACK INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−17 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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