What is Burnt City/district Brew Yards's health inspection score?

Burnt City/district Brew Yards has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Burnt City/district Brew Yards last inspected?

Burnt City/district Brew Yards was last inspected on November 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Burnt City/district Brew Yards have?

Burnt City/district Brew Yards has 15 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Burnt City/district Brew Yards safe to eat at?

Burnt City/district Brew Yards has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Burnt City/district Brew Yards serve?

Burnt City/district Brew Yards serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Burnt City/district Brew Yards

Name: Burnt City/district Brew Yards
Address: 417-427 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 83

417-427 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/4/2025

▼Declining

Own or manage this restaurant?

Claim it to unlock analytics →

0Good

American•Wicker Park

Ranked #210 of 579 in Wicker ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Nov 4, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-7 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

417-427 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

Open in Maps

View Menu Order Online

Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

Jun

May 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

1 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

Mar

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Nov

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Suspected Food Poisoning

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED STRIPPED COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OFFICE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DRAWER FRONTS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FANGUARD COVERS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,FRYER CABINETS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,FOOD,BEER AND TOGO WALK IN COOLERS.DAMAGED WALL AT EMERGENCY EXIT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWY FROM WALLS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Base deductions−25 pts

Oct 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Suspected Food Poisoning InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med

3 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS ONLY AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS AND USE SOAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WIPE FOOD THERMOMETER ON DRY TOWEL AND NOT SANITIZE THERMOMETER BETWEEN USES. A THERMOMETER WAS USED TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CHICKEN THAT WAS NOT FINISHED COOKING IN THE DRYER AND THEN AGAIN TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FINISHED PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD THERMOMETERS ARE SANITIZED IN BETWEEN USES. CHICKEN PLACED BACK INTO FRYER TO COOK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED HOMEMADE RANCH STORED IN SMALL CUPS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-53 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF RANCH ($15) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med1 Basic

4 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINKS LOCATED IN NORTHSIDE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TRI TIP STEAKS IN HOT HOLD UNIT ON SERVICE LINE MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 128.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $23. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED POTATO SALAD STORED IN A 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE SERVICE LINE, MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $8. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOLLOWING ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

Base deductions−22 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK NEAR THE SERVING LINE/STEAM TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 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 American Restaurants Best in Chicago All Illinois Restaurants