What is North Buena Deli & Wine's health inspection score?

North Buena Deli & Wine has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was North Buena Deli & Wine last inspected?

North Buena Deli & Wine was last inspected on October 8, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does North Buena Deli & Wine have?

North Buena Deli & Wine has 18 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is North Buena Deli & Wine safe to eat at?

Yes, North Buena Deli & Wine has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does North Buena Deli & Wine serve?

North Buena Deli & Wine serves Deli cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

North Buena Deli & Wine

Name: North Buena Deli & Wine
Address: 345 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 94

345 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/8/2025

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0Excellent

Deli•Lincoln Park

Ranked #87 of 754 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 92% of deli restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Oct 8, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 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

345 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Jun 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Sep 2024

2 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Sep

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED PACKAGED BREAD, SALAD AND COOKIES FOR RETAIL SALE WITH MISSING LABEL INFORMATION. MUST PROVIDE A LABEL ON FOOD ITEM WITH PROPER INFORMATION.

Base deductions−5 pts

Sep 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN FRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED FRIED EGGS AT 85.5F. MUST MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 4LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $15. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST PROPERLY LABELED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS ON GROUND AROUND DUMSTER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE AND HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FRONT PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE IE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED SO THAT CAN BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE WEST SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

License InspectionFail

3 High1 Med4 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

52/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRCUTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT COFFEE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A LICENSE PEST CONTROL IDPH COMPANY. MUST OBTAIN A LICENSE COPY, MAP OF FACILITY, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SNEEZEGUARD OR OTHER PROTECTION PROVIDED AROUND THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA AND SLICING FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER/SNEEZEGUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−43 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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