What is Provare's health inspection score?

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

When was Provare last inspected?

Provare was last inspected on May 11, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Provare have?

Provare has 25 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Provare safe to eat at?

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

What type of cuisine does Provare serve?

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

Official Health Record

Provare

Name: Provare
Address: 1523-1527 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60642
Rating: 100

1523-1527 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/11/2026

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0Excellent

American•Noble Square

Ranked #15 of 43 in Noble SquareBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: May 11, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

44%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-2

Final Score

100

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 98/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (100/100) 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

Jul 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Jul

Sep 2023

1 inspections

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Oct

Apr 2024

3 inspections

1 high priority

12 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Aug

Sep 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

May 2026

1 inspections

May

Inspection History

9 records on file

2 Non-Inspection1 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection4 Complaint1 License

May 26

Non-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Broken cooler doors rubber gaskets, instructed to replace.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
Unable to locate backflow prevention device for 1st floor ice maker, instructed to provide.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
open sections in basements ceiling, instructed to repair.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BASEMENT STORED ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEFT SINK STOPPER LEVER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN THE WOMEN'S FIRST-FLOOR WASHROOM. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BACK CORNER OF THE KITCHEN BETWEEN THE REFRIGERATOR AND DEEP FRYERS. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DISHROOM AND COVER OR PAINT THE WALLS AND DRYWALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 REMOVE TRASH AND GARBAGE FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT ELECTRICAL ROOM.

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High7 Basic

8 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A FINAL RINSE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 130F WITH MY IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 180F WITH A SURFACE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 160F. MUST REPAIR THE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BASEMENT STORED ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED INSIDE OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE FIRST-FLOOR BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
REPAIR THE LEFT SINK STOPPER LEVER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT DISH ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN THE WOMEN'S FIRST-FLOOR WASHROOM. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BACK CORNER OF THE KITCHEN BETWEEN THE REFRIGERATOR AND DEEP FRYERS. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DISHROOM AND COVER OR PAINT THE WALLS AND DRYWALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REMOVE TRASH AND GARBAGE FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT ELECTRICAL ROOM.

Base deductions−24 pts

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR MAINTAINING IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 151.8F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT MAINTAINS A FINAL RINSE BETWEEN 180-195F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 23

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

License InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT 1 OF 2 THREE-COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOLLOWING ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN 1 OF 2 DOWNSTAIRS UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 1ST FLOOR BAR AND UNUSED 2-DOOR COOLER AND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED 6 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−12 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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