What is Loaf Lounge's health inspection score?

Loaf Lounge 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 Loaf Lounge last inspected?

Loaf Lounge was last inspected on October 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Loaf Lounge have?

Loaf Lounge has 13 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Loaf Lounge safe to eat at?

Yes, Loaf Lounge 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 Loaf Lounge serve?

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

Official Health Record

Loaf Lounge

Name: Loaf Lounge
Address: 2934 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 91

2934 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

American•North Center

Ranked #99 of 559 in North CenterBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Oct 22, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

7 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 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: 89/100 — 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

Jun 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Jun

Jul 2022

1 inspections

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED GAP GREATER THAN 1/4" BETWEEN DOOR AND DOOR FRAME AT THE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR OR WEATHER GUARD TO ELIMINATE GAP AND MAINTAIN ALL OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON DRYING RACK DIRECTLY NEXT TO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA (NEAR DRY STORAGE ROOM). INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE OPEN FOOD OR INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK SUCH THAT OPEN FOOD IS ADEQUATELY PROTECTED FROM SPLASH OR OTHER CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND MAINTAIN FILTERS OF ADEQUATE NUMBER AND CAPACITY TO PREVENT HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NUMEROUS CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING TO ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−11 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND IN DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG BASE OF WALLS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN LARGE STOREROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jul 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

License InspectionFail

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION, EXPOSED WASTE WATER LINES ABOVE FOOD/DRINK PREPARATION AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION AND HAVE A BARRIER IN PLACE TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL LEAKS FROM WASTE WATER LINES.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE OR OTHERWISE REPAIR TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED UNDER LEAKY WATER LINES, SEWER LINES, MECHANICAL ROOMS, ROOMS, LOCKER ROOMS, OPEN STAIRWELLS, GARBAGE ROOMS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A STORAGE CLOSET THAT WILL BE USED FOR STORING SINGLE USE ARTICLES UNDERNEATH EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS MAY NOT BE STORED UNDER LEAKY WATER LINES, SEWER LINES, MECHANICAL ROOMS, TOILET ROOMS, LOCKER ROOMS, OPEN STAIRWELLS, GARBAGE ROOMS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO ICE MACHINE, AND COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES LOCATED SO THAT THEY MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Base deductions−8 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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