What is The Licking's health inspection score?

The Licking has a SafeDine safety score of 71 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Licking last inspected?

The Licking was last inspected on April 14, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Licking have?

The Licking has 10 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Licking safe to eat at?

The Licking has a good safety record with a score of 71/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does The Licking serve?

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

Official Health Record

The Licking

Name: The Licking
Address: 8827 S STONY ISLAND AVE, Chicago, 60617
Rating: 71

8827 S STONY ISLAND AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/14/2023

▲Improving

Own or manage this restaurant?

Claim it to unlock analytics →

0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Apr 14, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

38 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 79/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (71/100) 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

Open location in Google Maps →

8827 S STONY ISLAND AVE , Chicago, IL 60617

Open in Maps

View Menu Order Online

Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

2 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Sep

Apr 2023

1 inspections

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1-COMP SINK IN THE REAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 25 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED ON THE CEILING, WALLS AND BOXES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING / DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1-COMP SINK IN THE REAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ONSITE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Base deductions−20 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