What is Lagunitas Brewing Company's health inspection score?

Lagunitas Brewing Company has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Lagunitas Brewing Company last inspected?

Lagunitas Brewing Company was last inspected on July 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lagunitas Brewing Company have?

Lagunitas Brewing Company has 22 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lagunitas Brewing Company safe to eat at?

Lagunitas Brewing Company has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Lagunitas Brewing Company

Name: Lagunitas Brewing Company
Address: 1843 S WASHTENAW AVE, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 82

1843 S WASHTENAW AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

Pilsen

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jul 10, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+32 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

1843 S WASHTENAW AVE, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

2 inspections

4 high priority

5 basic

Mar

Apr 2024

1 inspections

May 2024

2 inspections

5 high priority

3 intermediate

5 basic

May

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA, NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE-INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PRESENTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PRESENTED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Base deductions−9 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High2 Med3 Basic

10 total3 risk factors

19/100inspection score

−66 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION; TWO EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATES WERE POSTED WITH EXPIRATION DATES OF 7/24/2019 AND 4/16/2024. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR AREA LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE LOUNGE ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN SAID BAR AREA/EMPLOYEE LOUNGE OR REMOVE THE BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(A) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MACHINE PANEL AND IN THE INTERIOR ICE MAKER AREA DRIPPING ONTO ICE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION LOCATED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA, NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE-INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PRESENTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PRESENTED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Base deductions−66 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Apr 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High3 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

59/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
FOUND KIMCHI AND IN-HOUSE PICKLES MADE ON-SITE. A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL OBTAIN AN APPROVED HACCP AND VARIANCE FROM CDPH BEFORE FERMENTING FOOD. KIMCHI AND PICKLES WERE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO NO LONGER SELL OR SERVE SAID FOOD ITEM UNTIL HACCP AND A VARIANCE ARE APPROVED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
FOUND NO HACCP OR VARIANCE ON SITE. APPROVED HACCP AND VARIANCE IS REQUIRED FOR FERMENTING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FOUND THREE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES ON SITE. FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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