What is Sunnyday Tap's health inspection score?

Sunnyday Tap has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sunnyday Tap last inspected?

Sunnyday Tap was last inspected on August 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sunnyday Tap have?

Sunnyday Tap has 17 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sunnyday Tap safe to eat at?

Yes, Sunnyday Tap has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Sunnyday Tap

Name: Sunnyday Tap
Address: 4953 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, 60630
Rating: 88

4953 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Aug 12, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

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.

Location

4953 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60630

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul

Aug 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

May 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

5 basic

May

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−5 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING UNUSED ITEMS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY: UNUSED PIG ROASTING EQUIPMENT IN BACKYARD AND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN BASEMENT: UNUSED BAG-IN-A-BOX SOFT DRINK SYSTEM, UNUSED ICE MACHINE, UNUSED CASH REGISTERS, UNUSED REFRIGERATORS, UNUSED WORKOUT EQUIPMENT, AND UNUSED VIDEO GAME EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High4 Basic

7 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BAR AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTURCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR ICE MACHINE AT BAR USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED 1 FOOD EMPLOYYE IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING UNUSED ITEMS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY: UNUSED PIG ROASTING EQUIPMENT IN BACKYARD AND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN BASEMENT: UNUSED BAG-IN-A-BOX SOFT DRINK SYSTEM, UNUSED ICE MACHINE, UNUSED CASH REGISTERS, UNUSED REFRIGERATORS, UNUSED WORKOUT EQUIPMENT, AND UNUSED VIDEO GAME EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED COOK AND BARTENDER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2579978 DATED 8/11/2023: #47 "OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN, BASEMENT...INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE." #58 " OBSERVED CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−38 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON MICROWAVE INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN, BASEMENT AND BEER STORAGE AREA IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT USED FOR BEER STORAGE IN FRONT BAR AREA AND SUPPORT BEAM FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BAR AREA AND SUPPORT BEAM FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOR NONABSORBENCY.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON WALLS IN REAR SITTING/DINING AREA NEAR WOMENS WASHROOM AND SMALL STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BEHIND BEER STORAGE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING IN REAR DINING SITTING AREA NEAR POOL TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT CEILING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN ABOVE ONE DOOR COOLER NEAR BASEMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE ON STAIR LEADING TO DINING/SITTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 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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