What is Irene's's health inspection score?

Irene's has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Irene's last inspected?

Irene's was last inspected on February 9, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Irene's have?

Irene's has 32 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Irene's safe to eat at?

Yes, Irene's has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Irene's

Name: Irene's
Address: 2012 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 93

2012 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/9/2026

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0Excellent

North Center

Ranked #78 of 551 in North Center

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Feb 9, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

30%

Clean Rate

3.2

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+4 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.

Location

2012 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL 60618

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

May

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

7 basic

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct

Jun 2023

1 inspections

7 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Feb

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

Jun

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Sep 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Sep

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

4 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS TYPES OF SMALL TRASH ITEMS AND PIECES OF CLOTHING ON THE GROUND UNDERNEATH FAR LEFT DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SMALL TRASH ITEMS FROM UNDERNEATH DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON-SITE MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED PLANNED FOOD STORAGE AREA(S) IN BASEMENT AREA DIRECTLY BENEATH UNSHIELDED SEWER LINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROHIBIT STORAGE OF FOOD BENEATH SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS OR PROVIDE SHIELDING TO SEWER LINES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO PHYSICAL BARRIER PROVIDED BETWEEN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA (FRONT BAR AREA) AND CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PHYSICAL BARRIER OR OTHER ADEQUATE MEANS OF PREVENTING PERSONS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS FROM ACCESSING FOOD PREPARATION AREAS OR POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT HOT WATER SUPPLY TO ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER SUPPLY OF ADEQUATE QUANTITY AND AVAILABILITY TO ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED NO GREASE WASTE DISPOSAL RECEPTACLE PROVIDED FOR RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE EXTERIOR GREASE WASTE DISPOSAL RECEPTABLE THAT IS COLLECTED AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO REMOVE GREASE WASTE FROM FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CEILING IN THE BASEMENT AREA TO BE MISSING IN PARTS AND/OR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CEILINGS, FLOORS, AND WALLS IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION OR FOOD STORAGE AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA GREATER THAN 1/4" ALONG WALLS AND CEILING SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE HOLES AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−17 pts

Mar 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DOOR LEADING TO KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS WITH PEELING PAINT. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED COOLER NOT MAINTAINING 41F OR LESS. COOLER WAS EMPTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005 COOLER TAGGED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED 2 COOLERS ON COOKING LINE WITHOUT THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON REAR HANDINKS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ONE HANDINK IS NEXT TO A FLOOR STANDING MIXER. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF SINK TO PROTECT MIXER FROM CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED 2ND HAND SINK NEXT TO A PREP TABLE. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF SINK TO PROTECT ADJACENT PREP TABLE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER SCRAPE SINK AT DISHWAHER AND HANDSINK IN REAR CLOSEST TO COOKING LINE. OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAK IN BASEMENT AT HOT WATER HEATER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DOOR LEADING TO KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS WITH PEELING PAINT. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROOMS AND MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AND STORED PROPERLY.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 6/23/23 REPORT # 2577730 INCLUDING #51 OBSERVED NO SINK FOR DISCARDING LIQUIDS AT FRONT COUNTER WHERE BEVERAGES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST INSTALL SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. #56 OBSERVED ELECTRIC OVEN (12.5 KW) IN REAR PREP NOT UNDER HOOD. MUST INSTALL UNDER HOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

Base deductions−25 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOUND PACKAGED FOOD STORED UNDER DRAINAGE PIPING AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.MUST RELOCATE FROM UNDERNEATH DRAINAGE PIPING.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS STORED UNDER DRAINAGE PIPING AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.MUST RELOCATE UTENSILS FROM UNDERNEATH DRAINAGE PIPING.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NO SINK FOR FOOD (DRINK) PREPARATION AND DISCARDING LIQUIDS AT FRONT COUNTER WHERE BEVERAGES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST INSTALL SINK SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND UNNECESSARY CLUTTER STORED ON UTENSIL SHELVING UNITS.TOOLS,ETC.MUST REMOVE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND ELECTRIC OVEN (12.5KW) IN REAR PREP AREA NOT UNDER HOOD. MUST INSTALL UNDER HOOD.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN AT EXHAUST HOOD.MUST CLEAN FILTERS FOR EXHAUST HOOD.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 22

License InspectionFail

1 High7 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

71/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE, HOT WATER DISPENSER UNIT.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING-UP AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT,WATER BACKS UP INTO LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
A TOILET ROOM USED BY FEMALES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION OVER ELECTRIC OVEN IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER OVEN OR PROVIDE THAT THE OVEN IS 7.5 KILLOWATTS OR BELOW.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 22

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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