What is Farm Bar Lakeview's health inspection score?

Farm Bar Lakeview has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Farm Bar Lakeview last inspected?

Farm Bar Lakeview was last inspected on July 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Farm Bar Lakeview have?

Farm Bar Lakeview has 10 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Farm Bar Lakeview safe to eat at?

Farm Bar Lakeview has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Farm Bar Lakeview serve?

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

Official Health Record

Farm Bar Lakeview

Name: Farm Bar Lakeview
Address: 1300 W WELLINGTON AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 83

1300 W WELLINGTON AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

American•Lakeview

Ranked #384 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

3 inspections

Last: Jul 10, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-8 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

1300 W WELLINGTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov

Jul 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jul

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Canvass

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE OUTSIDE FOOD STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 48.9F TO 49.8. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 41.F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 51.75# FOOD VALUE OF $184.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS AND PAPER DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA UNDER THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO BE FREE FROM EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING PREP TABLES TO BE STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN APPROPRIATE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN BUCKET OF STANDING WATER OUTSIDE IMMEDIATELY NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS SO AS TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRYING IN BETWEEN USES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED NO BASEBOARD ON EAST WALL IMMEDIATELY BEHIND FRONT BAR IN BACK STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE BASEBOARD OR COVERING.

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
GREASE BUILDS UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER, THE WHEELS OF THE UNIT MENTIONED, AND INSIDE THE OVEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−2 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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