What is Half Acre Beer Company's health inspection score?

Half Acre Beer Company has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Half Acre Beer Company last inspected?

Half Acre Beer Company was last inspected on February 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Half Acre Beer Company have?

Half Acre Beer Company has 30 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Half Acre Beer Company safe to eat at?

Half Acre Beer Company has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Half Acre Beer Company serve?

Half Acre Beer Company serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Half Acre Beer Company

Name: Half Acre Beer Company
Address: 2050 W BALMORAL AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 72

2050 W BALMORAL AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/24/2025

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American•Lincoln Square

Ranked #277 of 448 in Lincoln SquareBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Feb 24, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

11x

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+16 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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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2050 W BALMORAL AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Jul

Dec 2023

1 inspections

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jan

Feb 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Feb 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 Non-Inspection

Feb 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High3 Med4 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

52/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (JAMBALAYA,GUMBO,GRILLADES ETC.)IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES .

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) PREPARED ON SITE TO BE PAST THE ALLOWABLE USE BY DATE WRITTEN ON THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. (TCS FOODS) WERE PREPARED ON 2/1,3,5/2025.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND TRACK DAILY TO ENSURE ALL FOOD IS DISCARDED BY THE ALLOWABLE USE BY DATE.THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE USE BY DATE MAY NOT EXCEED 7 DAYS, WITH THE FIRST DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS BRANDADE DE MORUE (SALTED COD,POTATO PUREE,TOAST POINTS),COOKED CHICKEN,GARLIC AOLI STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF 10 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 80 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE REAR CLUTTERED CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE THE MECHANICAL/FURNACE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE AT THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH LITTER AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR DRY STORAGE/EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM AND CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS,UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−43 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111--OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE REAR DRY STORAGE RACKS AND IN ELECTRICAL ROOM ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN,IN CLUTTERED REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET AND IN THE BAR AREA ON SHELF UNDERNEATH THE TAP BEVERAGE SYSTEM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

Basic (6)

−12 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-904.11--OBSERVED POTS AND PANS AND TABLEWARE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS/PANS AND TABLEWARE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE (HANDLES-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13--INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTCEABLE OPENINGS ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE TAP BEVERAGE SYSTEM AT THE BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13--OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH LITTER AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM/EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS,UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE) LOCATED AT BAR AREA FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE REAR DRY STORAGE RACKS AND IN ELECTRICAL ROOM ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN,IN CLUTTERED REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET AND IN THE BAR AREA ON SHELF UNDERNEATH THE TAP BEVERAGE SYSTEM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED POTS AND PANS AND TABLEWARE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS/PANS AND TABLEWARE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE (HANDLES-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTCEABLE OPENINGS ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE TAP BEVERAGE SYSTEM AT THE BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM/EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS,UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH LITTER AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAN.

Base deductions−27 pts

Dec 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 High4 Basic

6 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR BAR.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SWING DOOR LEADING TO DINING AREA FROM THE KITCHEN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN (UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST AND DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR BOILER/STORAGE AREA.

Base deductions−28 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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