What is Vaughans Pub's health inspection score?

Vaughans Pub has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Vaughans Pub last inspected?

Vaughans Pub was last inspected on April 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Vaughans Pub have?

Vaughans Pub has 12 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Vaughans Pub safe to eat at?

Yes, Vaughans Pub has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Vaughans Pub

Name: Vaughans Pub
Address: 5485 N NORTHWEST HWY, Chicago, 60630
Rating: 87

5485 N NORTHWEST HWY, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Apr 22, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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

5485 N NORTHWEST HWY, Chicago, IL 60630

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

Apr

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED ICE BUCKETS HANGING OFF OF EXPOSED PIPES IN BASEMENT NEXT TO ICE MACHINE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. DO NOT HANG ICE BUCKETS FROM CEILING PIPES AND STORE BUCKETS SO THAT CONAMINANTS CAN NOT FALL INTO BUCKET.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 12:50PM-1:20PM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING . MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med7 Basic

9 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP,BAR, WASHROOMS)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
NOTED FOOD EMPLOYEE USING SMALL CUP WITHOUT HANDLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LADLE/SPOONS FOR PROPER SCOOPING OF FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE PREP COOLER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND TOWEL LINERS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR LEFT).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

Base deductions−29 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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