What is Jacks Wicker Park's health inspection score?

Jacks Wicker Park has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Jacks Wicker Park last inspected?

Jacks Wicker Park was last inspected on June 14, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jacks Wicker Park have?

Jacks Wicker Park has 20 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jacks Wicker Park safe to eat at?

Jacks Wicker Park has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Jacks Wicker Park

Name: Jacks Wicker Park
Address: 2056-2058 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 72

2056-2058 W DIVISION ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 6/14/2024

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Wicker Park

Ranked #367 of 579 in Wicker Park

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Jun 14, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

2.9

Avg Violations

22 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

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

2056-2058 W DIVISION ST , Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jun

Jun 2023

3 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jun 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BARS WITH NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE WITHOUT CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CHLORINE SANITIZER HAS A MINIMUM PPM CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM BUT NOT TO EXCEED 200 PPM. THE DISH MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE DISH MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED MORE THAN 25 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE MAIN BAR AREA, THE BASEMENT, THE DISH ROOM, THE DINING ROOM, AND THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE FILLED PAST CAPACITY WITH LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE LIDS ARE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) GARBAGE TRUCK PICKED UP GARBAGE. CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS.

Base deductions−29 pts

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-204.11 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DUST ON FILTERS OF HOOD LOCATED ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SINK CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND FULLY SUPPLIED IN TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DUST ON FILTERS OF HOOD LOCATED ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jun 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

78/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. ALSO OBSERVED A BROKEN SELF-CLOSER AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON FILE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FACILITY MAY HIRE.

Base deductions−17 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 22

License InspectionFail

3 High1 Med5 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

45/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT FAR RIGHT HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM (72.6F) INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. ALSO OBSERVED A BROKEN SELF-CLOSER AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED A TRICKLE OF WATER AT FAR RIGHT HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. WATER IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO MEET THE PEAK WATER DEMANDS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE THIRD STALL OF THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM AND THE STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON FILE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FACILITY MAY HIRE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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