What is Eaves Cocktail Cafe's health inspection score?

Eaves Cocktail Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Eaves Cocktail Cafe last inspected?

Eaves Cocktail Cafe was last inspected on June 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Eaves Cocktail Cafe have?

Eaves Cocktail Cafe has 5 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Eaves Cocktail Cafe safe to eat at?

Eaves Cocktail Cafe has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Eaves Cocktail Cafe serve?

Eaves Cocktail Cafe serves Cafe cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Eaves Cocktail Cafe

Name: Eaves Cocktail Cafe
Address: 20 N WACKER DR, Chicago, 60606
Rating: 73

20 N WACKER DR, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Good

Cafe•West Loop

Ranked #664 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 55% of cafe restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Jun 24, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-14 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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.

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Jun 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BAR, PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jun 25

License InspectionFail

2 High1 Basic

3 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BAR, PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED ONE PROPERLY FUNCTIONING TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT FOR HOLDING COLD FOOD IN SUFFICIENT NUMBER AND CAPACITY TO PROVIDE FOOD TEMPERATURES OF 41F AND BELOW. OBSERVED ONE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 69.3F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

Base deductions−22 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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