What is Groundswellcoffee Roasters's health inspection score?

Groundswellcoffee Roasters has a SafeDine safety score of 67 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Groundswellcoffee Roasters last inspected?

Groundswellcoffee Roasters was last inspected on July 31, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Groundswellcoffee Roasters have?

Groundswellcoffee Roasters has 14 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Groundswellcoffee Roasters safe to eat at?

Groundswellcoffee Roasters has a safety score of 67/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Groundswellcoffee Roasters serve?

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

Official Health Record

Groundswellcoffee Roasters

Name: Groundswellcoffee Roasters
Address: 1168 W MADISON ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 67

1168 W MADISON ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/31/2023

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0Fair

American•West Loop

Ranked #732 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jul 31, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

33 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

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-33

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 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

1168 W MADISON ST , Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jul

Aug 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Jul

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass

Jul 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.115 FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CARDBOARD AND BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE INDOOR DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CARDBOARD AND BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE INDOOR DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED A PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/22/2022 REPORT #2562511 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #53 (6-202.14) MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOOR. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−16 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-202.14-- MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOOR.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH HEAVY PINK MINERAL SUBSTANCE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 49.4F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED PORK BURRITO AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 48.7F. TCS FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. MUST DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOOR.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−31 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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