What is E S Restaurant's health inspection score?

E S Restaurant 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 E S Restaurant last inspected?

E S Restaurant was last inspected on July 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does E S Restaurant have?

E S Restaurant has 9 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is E S Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, E S Restaurant 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 E S Restaurant serve?

E S Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

E S Restaurant

Name: E S Restaurant
Address: 5809 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 94

5809 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jul 30, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

1.5

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 90/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (94/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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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Violation Timeline

Dec 2024

4 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Dec

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Jul 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection3 License

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12--OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13--OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 24

License InspectionFail

1 High4 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

77/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE DRAINING WATER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT,WASTE WATER BACKS UP INTO LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT WASTE WATERS ARE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−18 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 24

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

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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