What is Barcocina's health inspection score?

Barcocina has a SafeDine safety score of 97 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Barcocina last inspected?

Barcocina was last inspected on January 22, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Barcocina have?

Barcocina has 6 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Barcocina safe to eat at?

Yes, Barcocina has an excellent safety record with a score of 97/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Barcocina serve?

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

Official Health Record

Barcocina

Name: Barcocina
Address: 1814 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 97

1814 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/22/2026

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0Excellent

American•Wicker Park

Ranked #51 of 583 in Wicker ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jan 22, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 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

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

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

-3

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 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.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Sep

Nov 2023

1 inspections

Dec 2023

1 inspections

Dec

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Jan 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Non-Inspection2 Canvass1 License

Jan 26

Non-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZING UNAPPROVED SANITIZER. FACILITY UTILIZED 256 CENTURY Q SANITIZER. LABEL STATES USE FOR NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. SANITIZER IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ANY TEST STRIPS ON SITE. SANITIZER HOOKED UP TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO USE APPROVED SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER HEATER IN REAR TOILET ROOM WITH A SMALL LEAK. WATER OBSERVED POOLING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK AT WATER HEATER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING FROM CEILING NEAR 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49 F TO 52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1 POUND OF SLICED POTATOES, 1/4 POUND OF COOKED BRUSSEL SPROUTS, AND 1/8 POUND OF CUT LEAFY GREENS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−7 pts

Dec 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 22

License InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT ALL COMPARTMENTS AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Base deductions−2 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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