What is Lemon Chicago's health inspection score?

Lemon Chicago has a SafeDine safety score of 68 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Lemon Chicago last inspected?

Lemon Chicago was last inspected on May 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lemon Chicago have?

Lemon Chicago has 19 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lemon Chicago safe to eat at?

Lemon Chicago has a safety score of 68/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Lemon Chicago

Name: Lemon Chicago
Address: 1600 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 68

1600 W GRAND AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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Wicker Park

Ranked #397 of 579 in Wicker Park

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4 inspections

Last: May 14, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-32

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

1600 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Oct

Nov 2023

1 inspections

May 2025

2 inspections

4 intermediate

11 basic

May

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT BAR AREA WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR ALONG TOP AND BOTTOM SIDES,DJ BOOTH DOOR ALONG BOTTOM,STAGE DOOR EAST ACROSS THE TOP,STAGE DOOR WEST ALONG BOTTOM,PATIO DOOR ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT LARGE BOWLS ON PREP TABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME WORN SEAMS & DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR AREA AND STICKS SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-501.13 : MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR AREA AND STICKS SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

Base deductions−20 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT BAR AREA WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR ALONG TOP AND BOTTOM SIDES,DJ BOOTH DOOR ALONG BOTTOM,STAGE DOOR EAST ACROSS THE TOP,STAGE DOOR WEST ALONG BOTTOM,PATIO DOOR ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST ELEVATE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT LARGE BOWLS ON PREP TABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME WORN SEAMS & DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE GAUGE COCK NOT ABLE TO DISPLAY FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ON DISPLAY SCREEN.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE DISH-MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3-COMPATRMENT SINK FOR SANITIZING GLASSES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS AT MOPSINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR AREA AND STICKS SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

Base deductions−22 pts

Nov 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

License InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO WASHBOWL SINK IN NORTHERN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WASHBOWL PROPERLY SUPPLIED WITH PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AND CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MEASURE HOT WATER SANITIZING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO TOILET IN SOUTHERN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−16 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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