What is Lizzano's health inspection score?

Lizzano has a SafeDine safety score of 55 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Lizzano last inspected?

Lizzano was last inspected on November 5, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lizzano have?

Lizzano has 7 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lizzano safe to eat at?

Lizzano has a safety score of 55/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Lizzano serve?

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

Official Health Record

Lizzano

Name: Lizzano
Address: 636 N WELLS ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 55

636 N WELLS ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/5/2024

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0Fair

American•River North

Ranked #399 of 547 in River NorthBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Nov 5, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

17 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-45

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% 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

636 N WELLS ST , Chicago, IL 60654

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 License

Nov 24

License InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med4 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

67/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN INTERIOR OF SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AND TWO ONE DOOR REFRIGERATORS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT LEFT SIDE BASE OF EXIT DOOR ON NORTHSIDE OF FACILITY, OPENINGS IN MIDDLE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTANCE DOUBLE DOORS, AND OPENINGS IN MIDDLE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM AND AT BASE OF BOTH DOUBLE DOORS IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF BOTH SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF BOTH SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLS ON INTERIOR OF ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH WHITE INTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID REFRIGERATORS IN REAR PREP AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA THAT WILL NOT BE USED BY FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY.

Base deductions−28 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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