What is Nettare's health inspection score?

Nettare has a SafeDine safety score of 28 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Nettare last inspected?

Nettare was last inspected on November 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Nettare have?

Nettare has 33 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Nettare safe to eat at?

Nettare has a safety score of 28/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Nettare serve?

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

Official Health Record

Nettare

Name: Nettare
Address: 1953 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 28

1953 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/4/2025

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0Poor

American•Wicker Park

Ranked #473 of 583 in Wicker ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Nov 4, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.6

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-70

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-19 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+43 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 30/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (28/100) 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

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Oct

Nov 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

Jun 2025

1 inspections

6 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jun

Oct 2025

1 inspections

5 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint2 Canvass1 License

Nov 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN FIRST TOILET ROOM.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2626057 10/27/25 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #57-2-102.13 :STILL OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−23 pts

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionFail

5 High1 Med6 Basic

12 total2 risk factors

23/100inspection score

−67 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED SUCH AS (COFFEE,DESSERTS,SALADS,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED PREP AREA HAND SINK ON SERVING LINE NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A WIRE RACK WITH SEASONING AND DELI PAPER STORED IN FRONT OF SAID SINK. WIRE RACK WAS DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN FIRST TOILET ROOM.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A PROPER MANNER.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2619405 6/18/25 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: -#38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR MUST MAKE A TIGHT FITTING. #39-3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS IN COFFEE PREP AND MAIN SERVING LINE HAND SINKS. #55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AND THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA. #57-2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN. (priority foundation 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−67 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

6 High1 Med3 Basic

10 total3 risk factors

14/100inspection score

−71 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW NOR ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CORNISH HENS,LAMB,SALADS,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED PREP AREA HAND SINK ON SERVING LINE NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A STRAINER AND INSIDE OF SAID SINK, AND A FOOD STAND STORED IN FRONT OF THE SAME. ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK ON SERVING LINE, FRONT COFFEE STATION SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK ON MAIN PREP LINE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS IN COFFEE PREP AND MAIN SERVING LINE HAND SINKS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOOR IN BAR AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−71 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High

2 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK ON PREP AREA SERVICE LINE WHILE FOOD WAS PREPARED ON SAID SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP. EMPLOYEE PLACED NEW BOTTLE OF SOAP AT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 23

License InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED SINKS THROUHGOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE CUSTOMER UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−14 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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