What is Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods, Inc's health inspection score?

Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods, Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 60 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods, Inc last inspected?

Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods, Inc was last inspected on August 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods, Inc have?

Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods, Inc has 45 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods, Inc safe to eat at?

Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods, Inc has a safety score of 60/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods, Inc serve?

Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods, Inc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods, Inc

Name: Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods, Inc
Address: 1415 N WOOD ST, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 60

1415 N WOOD ST, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Fair

American•Wicker Park

Ranked #431 of 579 in Wicker ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Aug 7, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

8 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

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-40

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-17 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-5 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

1415 N WOOD ST, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

Jan 2023

1 inspections

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Feb

Apr 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

May

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

9 basic

Aug

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Complaint3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med9 Basic

11 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BAR AND REAR PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2LBS.COOKED GUMBO AT 45.0F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER DATED 8/6/25.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F.APPX. 2LBS. $187.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS,COUNTER TOP AT BAR STATION,BEER WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY STOPPER HANDLE AT FAR RIGHT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND DRAINS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN DINING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD/LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−33 pts

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionNo Entry

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,BULK,ETC)

Basic (8)

−16 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12 : MUST REMOVE SCOOPS AND CONTAINERS FROM INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND DEEP GROOVES ON LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,GASKET ON BOTH DOUBLE HOT HOLDING UNITS,GASKET ON LEFT TOP OF 4- DRAWER PREP COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE MOLD BUILD UP AT MOPSINK BASIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND DRAINS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−21 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,BULK,ETC)

Basic (8)

−16 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
MUST REMOVE SCOOPS AND CONTAINERS FROM INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,GASKET ON BOTH DOUBLE HOT HOLDING UNITS,GASKET ON LEFT TOP OF 4- DRAWER PREP COOLER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND DEEP GROOVES ON LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE MOLD BUILD UP AT MOPSINK BASIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND DRAINS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−21 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

11FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE−10
OBSERVED FOOD FROM UNAPROVED SOURCE. VACUUM-PACKAGED FISH, STEW, AND MEATBALLS, WITH THE SOURCE OF SAID FOOD UNABLE TO BE LOCATED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD COMES FROM A VERIFIABLY APPROVED SOURCE. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 2 POUNDS OF MEATBALLS, 10 POUNDS OF FISH, AND 10 POUNDS OF STEW ($300). A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED MORE THAN 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE BAR AREA, THE KITCHEN, AND THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES HAVE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).

Base deductions−17 pts

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED ITEMS SOLD "TO-GO" SUCH AS CANNED COCKTAILS, HOT HONEY, AND HOT SAUCES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ALLERGEN AND TRACE BACK INFORMATION TO ITEMS SOLD TO GO.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE TOILET ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR CONTAINS AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENSER THAT IS LOW ON BATTERY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED DIVERTER FOR HOSE ATTACHEMENT CONNECTED TO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY USE SERVICE SINK TO CONNECT HOSES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AND WASHBOWL SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON 1 OF 3 FRYERS LOCATED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT BULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE AND VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (COOKED SPAGHETTI, LAMB SHANKS, CHICKEN, ETC.) STORED IN THE PREP COOLERS, FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A HACCP PLAN MUST BE APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE FOODS CAN BE VACUUM PACKAGED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
NO APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM ON THE PREMISES FOR VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (CRAB DIP, MASHED POTATOES, COOKED CORN CHOUX, ETC.) STORED PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE IN THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED BY THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE MARKED ON THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−31 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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