What is Claridge House's health inspection score?

Claridge House has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Claridge House last inspected?

Claridge House was last inspected on June 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Claridge House have?

Claridge House has 26 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Claridge House safe to eat at?

Yes, Claridge House has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Claridge House serve?

Claridge House serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Claridge House

Name: Claridge House
Address: 1244 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 86

1244 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Old Town

Ranked #122 of 354 in Old TownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Jun 25, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

30%

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

10 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

100

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

1244 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago, IL 60610

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

May

Oct 2023

1 inspections

Nov 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

7 basic

Nov

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Aug

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jun 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Jun

Inspection History

10 records on file

4 Canvass3 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Complaint

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med

2 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 69.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-50.5F, HAM 48.9F, CHEESE 50.9F, EGGS (BOILED)50.1F, EGGS 53.4F, SAUSAGES 58.8F, SALMON 55.4, CHEESE 62.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 13 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $85.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−15 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES AT THE LEFT WALL OF THE LARGE DEEP FREEZER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AS WELL AS THE LOWER AREA OF THE WALL BY THE LARGE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE STOVE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR NOT SHUTTING THIGHTLY AND BOTTOM RIGHT METAL STICKING OUT FROM THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE SPRAYER CONNECT HOSE JOINT. ALSO OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE TOP BACK OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND COFFEE GRIND IN THE FRONT BAR AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND AT THE WINDOW AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS OF REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

Base deductions−13 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED GAP UNDER REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE KITCHEN APPROX 1/4 INCH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECTS FROM ENTERING.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, SMALL DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AT THE BAR AREA AS WELL AS POSSIBLE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE REAR WALL NEXT TO THE TURBO CHEF UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−7 pts

Dec 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-603.15: EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SUSHI KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-203.11:HAND SINK NOT LOCATED IN CAFE PREPARATION AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK IN THE BACK PREPARATION AREA WHERE CAFE IS LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-603.15: EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SUSHI KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

Base deductions−12 pts

Nov 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High6 Basic

8 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HAND SINK NOT LOCATED IN CAFE PREPARATION AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK IN THE BACK PREPARATION AREA WHERE CAFE IS LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT CAFE/BAR LOW TEMP. DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY CANNOT USE THE DISH MACHINE UNIT IT MAINTAINS PROPER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC CUP WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR RICE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SUSHI KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN/PREPARATION DEPARTMENT IS MISSING IN SUSHI KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
TEST KITS/ TEST STRIPS OR OTHER DEVICES IS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE EMPLOYEES TO MEASURE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION.FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A TEST KIT OR OTHER MEASURING DEVICES FOR THE EMPLOYEES CAN MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AND AVOID A CONCENTRATION THAT IS TOO HIGH, WHICH CAN BE TOXIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BANQUET STORAGE ROOM LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND IN BACK OF CAFE PREPARATION 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. ALL ITEMS MUST BE PLACES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOORS.

Base deductions−32 pts

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED NO LABORATORY ANALYSIS LETTER INDICATING THAT SUSHI RICE HAS A PH LEVEL RENDERING IT NON-TCS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO REMINDER ON MENU FOR ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER BY ASTERISKING UNDERCOOKED ITEMS TO FOOTNOTE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S RESTROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2304637 DATED 8/14/2019: #58 "2.13 Inspector Comments: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2304637 DATED 8/14/2019. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−23 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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