What is Pilot Project Brewing's health inspection score?

Pilot Project Brewing has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pilot Project Brewing last inspected?

Pilot Project Brewing was last inspected on July 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pilot Project Brewing have?

Pilot Project Brewing has 10 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pilot Project Brewing safe to eat at?

Pilot Project Brewing has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Pilot Project Brewing serve?

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

Official Health Record

Pilot Project Brewing

Name: Pilot Project Brewing
Address: 3469-3473 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 82

3469-3473 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Good

American•Lakeview

Ranked #421 of 997 in LakeviewBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Jul 9, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 78/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (82/100) 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

May 2025

1 inspections

May

Jun 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

6 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Jul 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-304.11 - OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 - OBSERVED TWO (2) OF THREE (3) MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 25

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High6 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

63/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, #7-38-010.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED TWO (2) DOOR PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN TO CURRENTLY BE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, WITH THE UNIT COLD HOLDING AT 52.7F. UNIT WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, AND MANAGER STATED THEY ARE AWAITING REPAIRS FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY. OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR WALK IN BEER/DRINK COOLER TO BE UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE WHILE LINES ARE INSTALLED, AND IS CURRENTLY FUNCTIONING AT 70F. UNIT NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. PREP TWO (2) DOOR COOLER AND WALK IN BEER/DRINK COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE BOTHG UNTIL COOLER/EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF AT LEAST 41F AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM TO HAVE A PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER ON THE RIGHT SIDE THAT IS TORN AND PEELING. OBSERVED PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER THAT IS TORN ON THE DOORS OF THE TWO DEEP FRYERS AND ON THE ICE BIN IN THE BASEMENT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM TO BE LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR BELOW, CREATING A SMALL PUDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED THE LEFT SIDE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM (ONE OF TWO SINKS) TO HAVE LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE PRESSURE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CANS IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN ALL UNISEX AND FEMALE BATHROOMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CONDENSATE PIPE/EXPOSED PIPE DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR AND NOT INTO AN AVAILABLE FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND DIRECT LINE TO ALLOW FOR APPROPRIATE DRAINAGE TO ELIMINATE ANY SPILLAGE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED TWO (2) OF THREE (3) MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 25

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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