What is Corcoran's Grill & Pub's health inspection score?

Corcoran's Grill & Pub 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 Corcoran's Grill & Pub last inspected?

Corcoran's Grill & Pub was last inspected on November 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Corcoran's Grill & Pub have?

Corcoran's Grill & Pub has 13 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Corcoran's Grill & Pub safe to eat at?

Corcoran's Grill & Pub 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 Corcoran's Grill & Pub serve?

Corcoran's Grill & Pub serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Corcoran's Grill & Pub

Name: Corcoran's Grill & Pub
Address: 1615 N WELLS ST, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 83

1615 N WELLS ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/4/2025

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American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #304 of 754 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Nov 4, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.6

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

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-13 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-12 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

1615 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Oct 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Oct

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 High1 Basic

3 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW ANIMAL FOOD ITEMS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE CORNERS WITH SLIGHT PINK MINERAL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN BASEBOARD LOCATED IN BASEMENT BY THE LINEN STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR.

Base deductions−22 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK, BROWN PINK AND YELLOW SUBSTANCE ON TOP INTERIOR OF ICE BIN, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED MICROWAVES IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NOT SET TO LOCATE WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. MAKE SURE THERMOMETERS ARE EASY TO LOCATE TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED LIQUOR ROOM STORAGE SHELVES MADE OF RAW WOOD. RESTORE SHELVES TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−7 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS IS NOT CLEAN(FRONT ICE PANEL AT BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE TWO-DRAWER COOLER UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT: 2LB COOKED BRISKET AT TEMP OF 56.3F; 2LB STEAKS AT TEMP OF 46.4F; 4LBOF RAW COD AT TEMP OF 49.2F; 1/2 LB CHEESE AT TEMP 44.5LBS; BOILED EGGS IN WATER AT TEMP OF 48.6F; 1.5 LB GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 44.4F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 10, VALUE 70 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKETS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ICE BUILD-UP AT THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR DRAWER OF THE COLD UNIT UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.REPAIR ISSUE
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA, REPAIR ISSUE

Base deductions−23 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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