What is Schuba's Tavern/tied House's health inspection score?

Schuba's Tavern/tied House 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 Schuba's Tavern/tied House last inspected?

Schuba's Tavern/tied House was last inspected on July 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Schuba's Tavern/tied House have?

Schuba's Tavern/tied House has 15 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Schuba's Tavern/tied House safe to eat at?

Yes, Schuba's Tavern/tied House has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Schuba's Tavern/tied House serve?

Schuba's Tavern/tied House serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Schuba's Tavern/tied House

Name: Schuba's Tavern/tied House
Address: 3153-3159 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 87

3153-3159 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Lakeview

Ranked #235 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jul 9, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation 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

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

3153-3159 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Nov

Jul 2024

1 inspections

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Aug

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jul

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass2 Non-Inspection

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED FOUR BATHROOMS TO BE WITHOUT A SIGN INDICATING TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND SINKS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE BINS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH SIDE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND THE UPSTAIRS TIED HOUSE KITCHEN PREP TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS SO THAT HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM IMMEDIATLEY NEXT TO BAR/DOOR TO BASEMENT OF SCHUBA'S. HOT WATER IS STILL AVAILABLE, AND HAND WASHING SINK IS STILL ABLE TO BE USED. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jun 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 DEAD MOTH FLIES ON THE FLOOR IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF THE TIED HOUSE SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF ANY DEAD INSECTS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS AND DRY GOODS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT OF THE TIED HOUSE SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES IN BASEMENT.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT OF THE TIED HOUSE SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TWO (2) GASKETS ON TWO (2) DRAWERS OF REACH IN COOLERS IN THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA IN KITCHEN ACROSS FROM FLAT TOP AND BURNERS. COOLER DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT SEALING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO TRASH CAN WITH LID IN THE RIGHT SIDE ALL GENDER RESTROOM ON TIED HOUSE SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH CAN WITH LID.

Base deductions−15 pts

Jul 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
NO SHELLFISH TAG WAS PROVIDED FOR 33 POUNDS OF FRESH MUSSELS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO MUST DATE WHEN THE LAST BATCH OF MUSSELS IS CONSUMED ON THE SAID TAG. MUSSELS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 33, VALUE 105.INSTRUCTED TO HOLD TAGS ON SITE ON ALL OTHER FUTURE PURCHASES. ALL SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE RETAINED FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUSTED LIDS AT GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
DEBRIS AND FOOD PARTICLES INSIDE THE OVENS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
THE STAFF WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DEBRIS, FOOD, AND GREASE ON FLOORS: BAR AREA, KITCHEN(UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT), DISHROOM, AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,1ST FLOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−20 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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