What is Market Square's health inspection score?

Market Square 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 Market Square last inspected?

Market Square was last inspected on August 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Market Square have?

Market Square has 13 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Market Square safe to eat at?

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

Official Health Record

Market Square

Name: Market Square
Address: 4701 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 87

4701 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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Lincoln Square

Ranked #121 of 448 in Lincoln Square

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4 inspections

Last: Aug 27, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-6 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 85/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (87/100) 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.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Aug

Apr 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
BULK FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
PLUMBING PIPING AT THE SANDWICH PREP GREASE TRAP REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM WHICH IS BUMPY AN UNEVEN BEING USED AS A SEALANT ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND IN THE REAR. MUST CUT/SMOOTH DOWN TO BE CLEANABLE.----RAW WOODEN BEAMS ON WALLS AT THE REAR MEAT SLICER PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Base deductions−13 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP IN REAR DOOR LEADING OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED RECEPTACLE IN REAR TOILET ROOM WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LID.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING TILES ON WALL ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK IN ICE CREAM SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TILES TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−9 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMUM CALCIUM BUILD-UP.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP/SMOOTHIE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

Base deductions−18 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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