What is The Nest Bar & Eatery's health inspection score?

The Nest Bar & Eatery has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Nest Bar & Eatery last inspected?

The Nest Bar & Eatery was last inspected on September 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Nest Bar & Eatery have?

The Nest Bar & Eatery has 6 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Nest Bar & Eatery safe to eat at?

Yes, The Nest Bar & Eatery has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

The Nest Bar & Eatery

Name: The Nest Bar & Eatery
Address: 6855-6859 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, 60634
Rating: 89

6855-6859 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 9/17/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Sep 17, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

63%

Clean Rate

0.8

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

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

6855-6859 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL 60634

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

Oct

Dec 2022

1 inspections

Sep 2023

1 inspections

Sep

Oct 2023

1 inspections

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Sep

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Sep 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Sep

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass3 Non-Inspection

Sep 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13// NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD AT KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. RANCH DRESSING 50.2 F, BUFFALO SAUCE 51.4, PASTAS: SHELL 45.5, SPAGHETTI 46.4, AND PENNE 49.6 F, TOMATO SAUCE 51.4 F, PICO DE GALLO 49.5 F, CHIPOTLE DIPPING SAUCE 53.2 F, AND IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER: TOMATO SAUCE 50.6 F DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 21 LBS VALUED AT $125 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED: CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, RESEALING, REPLACING, AND MAINTAINING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE

Base deductions−19 pts

Aug 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLATES IN KITCHEN STORED UPWARDS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PLATES AND UTENSILS INVERTED.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

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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