What is Blvd Chicago's health inspection score?

Blvd Chicago has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Blvd Chicago last inspected?

Blvd Chicago was last inspected on September 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Blvd Chicago have?

Blvd Chicago has 11 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Blvd Chicago safe to eat at?

Yes, Blvd Chicago has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Blvd Chicago

Name: Blvd Chicago
Address: 817-819 W LAKE ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 87

817-819 W LAKE ST, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

West Loop

Ranked #302 of 1000 in West Loop

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Sep 19, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

44%

Clean Rate

1.2

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 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

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+15 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.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

May

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Nov

Sep 2023

2 inspections

2 basic

Sep 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

Sep

Sep 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection5 Canvass3 Non-Inspection

Sep 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR AT 148F INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE SO A SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F OR ABOVE IS ACHIEVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA, FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND 2ND FLOOR SERVICE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 2ND FLOOR AND PATIO BARS.

Base deductions−19 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High

2 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT OUTDOOR BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0 PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. THE MANAGER CHANGED THE EMPTY BOTTLE OF SANITIZER FOR A FULL ONE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−20 pts

Sep 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Canvass 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
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
OBSERVED OYSTERS STORED IN CONTAINER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED. MUST HAVE SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL THE LAST ITEM IS SOLD THEN MUST KEEP ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. OYSTERS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6/3/22, REPORT #2556710 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT KEPT IN BINDER. RECENT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 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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