What is Piece / Piece Out's health inspection score?

Piece / Piece Out has a SafeDine safety score of 65 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Piece / Piece Out last inspected?

Piece / Piece Out was last inspected on June 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Piece / Piece Out have?

Piece / Piece Out has 20 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Piece / Piece Out safe to eat at?

Piece / Piece Out has a safety score of 65/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Piece / Piece Out serve?

Piece / Piece Out serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Piece / Piece Out

Name: Piece / Piece Out
Address: 1923-1929 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 65

1923-1929 W NORTH AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Fair

American•Wicker Park

Ranked #418 of 579 in Wicker ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Jun 12, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-35

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-11 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-35 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

1923-1929 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Aug

Apr 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

Jun 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

9 basic

Jun

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 High3 Med9 Basic

14 total

47/100inspection score

−53 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-202.12 (B-D) MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING PIZZA UNIT.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS, BULK, ETC.)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PICK UP DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SALAD PREP COOLER & PIZZA PREP COOLER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLERS, PREP AREAS, AND STORAGE AREAS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP FROM ALL EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-501.19 MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOORS LEADING INTO PREP AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREAS, PREP AREAS, AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER, MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR PICK-UP AREA OVER AND STAINED AND DISCOLORED OVER PIZZA OVEN, DAMAGED WALL BASE AT ICE MACHINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.16 MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS AND UPPER CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Base deductions−53 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionCleanFail

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med

3 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SUBMIT HACCP PLANS AND REMOVE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE FROM PREMISES BEFORE HACCP APPROVAL. THE MANAGER STATED THAT THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE. OBSERVED NO EVIDENCE OF VACUUM PACKAGING ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
OBSERVED NO VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR VACUUM PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN VARIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INCLUDING IN MAIN KITCHEN, SECONDARY KITCHEN, BAR AREA, AND BREWERY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−25 pts

Aug 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 OBSERVED LIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 24

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED HOT WATER DISH MACHINE WITH AN INADEQUATE FINAL UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 148 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT FOR SANITIZING ALL UTENSILS PLACED IN HOT WATER DISH MACHINE MUST ACHIEVE A SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160 F. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−12 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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