What is Trader Todd's Restaurant & Bar's health inspection score?

Trader Todd's Restaurant & Bar has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Trader Todd's Restaurant & Bar last inspected?

Trader Todd's Restaurant & Bar was last inspected on October 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Trader Todd's Restaurant & Bar have?

Trader Todd's Restaurant & Bar has 16 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Trader Todd's Restaurant & Bar safe to eat at?

Trader Todd's Restaurant & Bar has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Trader Todd's Restaurant & Bar serve?

Trader Todd's Restaurant & Bar serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Trader Todd's Restaurant & Bar

Name: Trader Todd's Restaurant & Bar
Address: 3216 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 84

3216 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/16/2025

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American•Lakeview

Ranked #356 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

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7 inspections

Last: Oct 16, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

6 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-18 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

3216 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

Mar

Apr 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar

Mar 2025

1 inspections

May 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

May

Oct 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Complaint2 Canvass2 Non-Inspection

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 High2 Med4 Basic

7 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS 1/2 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESS OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL ON REAR NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Base deductions−28 pts

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORING BELOW THE ICE BIN AND NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA TO BE SOILED WITH BUILD UP IN THE BACK AND IN THE CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH BUILD UP.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHT MISSING IN STORAGE CLOSET IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT/PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL STORAGE PREP AREAS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTH FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF BOTH ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
REAR BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
SOME FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES MISSING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−11 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. REPAIR ISSUE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOT EASILY CLEABLE BROKEN BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE BEER TAPS AT BAR AREA. REPAIR ISSUE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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