What is The Warbler Chicago's health inspection score?

The Warbler 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 The Warbler Chicago last inspected?

The Warbler Chicago was last inspected on January 7, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Warbler Chicago have?

The Warbler Chicago has 22 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Warbler Chicago safe to eat at?

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

Official Health Record

The Warbler Chicago

Name: The Warbler Chicago
Address: 4533-4535 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 87

4533-4535 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/7/2026

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0Excellent

Lincoln Square

Ranked #113 of 447 in Lincoln Square

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jan 7, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+7 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

4533-4535 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

5 basic

Dec

Jan 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE, ONIONS, BEANS, ETC.) WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CLEAR BOWL BEING USED AS A SCOOP FOR CAULIFLOUR IN THE PREP COOLER IN THE COOKS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USED A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE FOR FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RENEW/RECERTIFY ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR OF THE PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED STORING UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNUSED ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE RACKS,TABLES,BROKEN TABLES,UNUSED MIXERS AND LITTERED DEBRIS ETC.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High5 Basic

7 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED.(*** SEE COMMENTS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED ONE 4-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.0F. NO (TCS FOODS) WERE FOUND IN MENTIONED COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.THE SAID REFRIGERATION UNIT IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION"AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.SEE COMMENTS BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT SOME FLOOR TILES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR OF THE PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED STORING UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNUSED ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE RACKS,TABLES,BROKEN TABLES,UNUSED MIXERS AND LITTERED DEBRIS ETC.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−30 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED LID IN FREEZER CHEST IN BASEMENT. THE HINGES WERE COMPLETELY BROKEN, AND THE LID WAS NOT ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High2 Med5 Basic

8 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN MAIN PREP AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND OVER 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE BAR AREA, 25 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON CEILING AND WALLS IN THE DINING AREA AND 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES INSIDE BASEMENT CHEMICAL ROOM/SUMP PUMP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMEND THE LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE (2) CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, NOTED SOME DRIED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT SOME FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR OF MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−30 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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