What is Vinci's health inspection score?

Vinci has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Vinci last inspected?

Vinci was last inspected on January 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Vinci have?

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

Is Vinci safe to eat at?

Vinci has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Vinci serve?

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

Official Health Record

Vinci

Name: Vinci
Address: 1732 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 81

1732 N HALSTED ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/13/2025

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0Good

American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #357 of 764 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Jan 13, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

17 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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.

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1732 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

7 basic

Apr

Jul 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Complaint2 Canvass1 Non-Inspection

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK/WATER DRIPPING FROM 2 LEFT BASIN DRAINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. OBSERVED FAUCET BASE OF SAME 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRIPPING WHEN WATER IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH DRAINS AND FAUCET IN GOOD REPAIR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE FILTER IN EXHUAST HOOD IN MAIN COOKING LINE TO BE DISLODGED/OUT OF PLACE IN THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FILTER TO ENSURE ALL ARE INSTALLED CORRECTLY.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT TO ALLOW DISHES TO AIR DRY AFTER WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND MEAT CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jul 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NOTED TWO BOX FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA DIRECTLY UNDER A WASTE WATER PIPELINE. MUST MOVE FREEZERS AWAY FROM THE PIPING OR PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS LEGS/PROPS FOR THE ESPRESSO MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST USE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, NON-POROUS MATERIAL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED SOME PLASTIC DISH RACKS FOR THE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, BADLY STAINED AND BLACKENED WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE DISHROOM WITH POOLING LIQUID. MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING GROUT.-----NOTED TAPE BEING USED AS WALL REPAIR IN THE DISH ROOM AND BASEMENT SMALL STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROPERLY SEAL WALL OPENINGS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE WITHOUT TAPE.----HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DISH STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES INCLUDING SERVERS.

Base deductions−14 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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