What is The Green's health inspection score?

The Green has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Green last inspected?

The Green was last inspected on July 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Green have?

The Green has 32 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Green safe to eat at?

Yes, The Green has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does The Green serve?

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

Official Health Record

The Green

Name: The Green
Address: 2131 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 91

2131 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #149 of 764 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Jul 24, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

4.6

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 87/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (91/100) 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.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

Aug

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul 2024

2 inspections

7 high priority

3 intermediate

17 basic

Jul

Jun 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Jul

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestOut of Business

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
OBSERVED CHEMICAL CLEANING SOLUTION IN WORKING CONTAINER WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELED. Working containers used for storing POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS such as cleaners and SANITIZERS taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−5 pts

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-15-2024, REPORT #2597501. #54-5-501.115/ NOTED SHARED ENCLOSED REFUSE AREA WITH LARGE BOXES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS. FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED IS A SOURCE FOR PEST HARBOAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High7 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

46/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11/ NOTED ICE BIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11/ NOTED DISHWARE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN STORED RIGHTSIDE UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12/NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT DELI COOLER AND PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15/NOTED LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE AT DUMP SINK TO THE LEFT OF KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.115/ NOTED SHARED ENCLOSED REFUSE AREA WITH LARGE BOXES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCUSS MAINTENANCE WITH BUILDING OWNER. FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED IS A SOURCE FOR PEST HARBOAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11/ NOTED MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON DOOR AT GUEST RESTROOOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.11/ NOTED VENTS IN ALL BATHROOMS (GUEST AND EMPLOYEE) WITH ACCUMUALTED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.114/ NOTED CLUTTER ON THE FLOORS, IN BETWEEN DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND ICE MACHINE, AND IN FOOD "OVERFLOW"/ LIQUOR CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ELEVATE ANY KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13/NOTED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13/ NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAININGN AND MUST MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.

Base deductions−44 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High3 Med10 Basic

17 total3 risk factors

10/100inspection score

−75 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NOTED 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. CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED ICE BIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD CHEESE SAUCE AND BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 103.6 F - 106.5 F. APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS VALUED $25 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD CHEESE SAUCE AT 64.9 F STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS VALUED $25 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NOTED NO WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED TCS FOODS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
NOTED DISHWARE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN STORED RIGHTSIDE UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT DELI COOLER AND PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE AT DUMP SINK TO THE LEFT OF KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NOTED SHARED ENCLOSED REFUSE AREA WITH LARGE BOXES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCUSS MAINTENANCE WITH BUILDING OWNER. FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED IS A SOURCE FOR PEST HARBOAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CLUTTER ON THE FLOORS, IN BETWEEN DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND ICE MACHINE, AND IN FOOD "OVERFLOW"/ LIQUOR CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ELEVATE ANY KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON DOOR AT GUEST RESTROOOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED VENTS IN ALL BATHROOMS (GUEST AND EMPLOYEE) WITH ACCUMUALTED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NOTED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAININGN AND MUST MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2586826 CONDUCTED ON 12/13/2023: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−75 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 22

License InspectionCleanPass

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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