What is Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar's health inspection score?

Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar has a SafeDine safety score of 69 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar last inspected?

Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar was last inspected on July 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar have?

Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar has 12 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar safe to eat at?

Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar has a safety score of 69/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar serve?

Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar serves Seafood cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar

Name: Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar
Address: 2577-2579 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 69

2577-2579 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Fair

Seafood•Lincoln Park

Ranked #515 of 764 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 67% of seafood restaurants

Declining

3 inspections

Last: Jul 16, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-39

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-19 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-27 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 61/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (69/100) 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

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Feb

Feb 2025

1 inspections

Jul 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jul

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Complaint1 Non-Inspection1 License

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med5 Basic

9 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE BAR AND THE SINK BETWEEN THE PREP TABLES AND SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH EXPIRATION DATES AS FOLLOWS:- LOBSTER (6/28), SOUP (7/9), KEYLIME (7/9), SAUSAGE GRAVY (NOT DATE), PEMENLOS (7/01), CHICKEN SALAD (7/1), TOMATOE GRAVY (7/9). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE KITCHEN AND DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE ON THE FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING STOVE AND BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE GREASE DISPOSING CONTAINER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−45 pts

Feb 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 24

License InspectionPass

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
SOME HANDWASH SINKS WITHOUT HANDWASH SINGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR SWEEPS AND AT REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−17 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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