What is Cheesie's Pub & Grub/lost Reef Lounge's health inspection score?

Cheesie's Pub & Grub/lost Reef Lounge has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cheesie's Pub & Grub/lost Reef Lounge last inspected?

Cheesie's Pub & Grub/lost Reef Lounge was last inspected on March 4, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cheesie's Pub & Grub/lost Reef Lounge have?

Cheesie's Pub & Grub/lost Reef Lounge has 29 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cheesie's Pub & Grub/lost Reef Lounge safe to eat at?

Yes, Cheesie's Pub & Grub/lost Reef Lounge has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Cheesie's Pub & Grub/lost Reef Lounge

Name: Cheesie's Pub & Grub/lost Reef Lounge
Address: 958-964 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 92

958-964 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/4/2026

▲Improving

Own or manage this restaurant?

Claim it to unlock analytics →

0Excellent

Lakeview

Ranked #126 of 979 in Lakeview

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Mar 4, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

3.6

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+10 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

958-964 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

Open in Maps

View Menu Order Online

Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

6 basic

Aug

Apr 2023

2 inspections

3 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan

Feb 2024

1 inspections

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Dec

Apr 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Complaint4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED CONDENSATE DRAINAGE WATER LINE AC UNIT DISCHARGING INTO 1 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN CONDENSATE DRAINAGE WATER FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL, SUCH AS TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR OTHER FLOOR-MOUNTED PLUMBING FIXTURE, ACCORDING TO THE LAW AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 25

Complaint InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AND REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACES BY REFINISHING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND TRASH DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE FROM DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT (FRYER) IN KITCHEN AND LARGE FRYER STORED OUTSIDE OF FACILITY NEAR BEER KEGS AND CRATES, ALSO NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN "RAINBOW UNICORN" BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BLACK DUCT TAPE ON COVERING HOLE IN CEILING TILE AND OPEN HOLE IN FLOOR NEAR REAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILE AND PROVIDE PROPER COVER FOR HOLE IN FLOOR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−12 pts

Dec 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH BASEMENT ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
CHEESIE'S PUB BASEMENT SIDE HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON BOTH BASEMENT FLOORS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

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 SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
3-DOOR PASTA REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.4 F. FOUND COOKED PASTA, AVOCADO SAUCE, ETC. HELD INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR COOLER, AMBINET AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 3-DOOR PASTA COOLER- COOKED PASTA AT 48.4 F, CARMELIZED APPLES AT 48.5 F, AVOCADO SAUCE AT 48.4 F AND CHIPOTLE AIOLI AT 48.4 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 10 LBS, VALUED AT $100.00.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS (X3) ABOVE BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS FOR BOTH PREP AREAS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−31 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection 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
CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, PIPES AND UNIT WITH EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP.REPAIR CAUSE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, PIPES AND UNIT WITH EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP.REPAIR CAUSE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-19-22,REPORT#2562481 #16) 4-602.11(B-E): NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #55)6-501.12: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CRACKS ON THE FLOOR AND AROUND THE PREP TABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 High6 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

63/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CRACKS ON THE FLOOR AND AROUND THE PREP TABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES THROUGHOUT THE CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED MISSING LIGHTING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING WITH SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR PROTECTIVE SHIELDS FOR THE BULBS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Community Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!

Leave a Review

Community Safety Reports

No reviewed safety reports. Help keep others safe by reporting any food safety concerns.

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.

Explore More

Restaurants in Chicago Unknown Restaurants Best in Chicago All Illinois Restaurants