What is Beatnik & Goodfunk's health inspection score?

Beatnik & Goodfunk has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Beatnik & Goodfunk last inspected?

Beatnik & Goodfunk was last inspected on November 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Beatnik & Goodfunk have?

Beatnik & Goodfunk has 16 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Beatnik & Goodfunk safe to eat at?

Beatnik & Goodfunk has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Beatnik & Goodfunk serve?

Beatnik & Goodfunk serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Beatnik & Goodfunk

Name: Beatnik & Goodfunk
Address: 1604-1608 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 84

1604-1608 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/13/2025

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0Good

American•Wicker Park

Ranked #191 of 579 in Wicker ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Nov 13, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

67%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 90/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (84/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

1604-1608 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

May

Jun 2023

2 inspections

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Nov

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Oct

Nov 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass2 Non-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Med4 Basic

8 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
OBSERVED 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS WITHOUT DATES FOR WHEN LAST SOLD OR SERVED MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS DATED 11/5/25 IN 4-PANS IN SIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS SUCH AS 48LBS. COOKED SHORT RIBS OF BEEF RANGING FROM 48.6F-59.5F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.48LBS. $600.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 5-7 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN PREP/BAR & DINING AREAS.ALSO. APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON UPPER AND LOWER WALLS IN DISH WASHING /PREP AREA,BAR AREA AND DINING ROOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/6/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS WITH GAPS ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ICE MACHINE AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING & DINING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Base deductions−33 pts

Oct 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN ALL BAR AREAS AND IN KITCHEN NEAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. HOT WATER REACHED A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 67 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F IS PROVIDED TO ALL AND SINKS AND A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F FOR ALL OTHER SINKS. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE HOT WATER HEATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jun 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED CHICKEN STORED IN A WALK-IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $25. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CLAY CUPS AT BARS WITHOUT INDICATION OF BEING FOOD SAFE. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-SAFE SERVING VESSELS ON SITE AT TIMES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE HOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−15 pts

May 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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