What is Small Bar #1's health inspection score?

Small Bar #1 has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Small Bar #1 last inspected?

Small Bar #1 was last inspected on November 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Small Bar #1 have?

Small Bar #1 has 5 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Small Bar #1 safe to eat at?

Yes, Small Bar #1 has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Small Bar #1 serve?

Small Bar #1 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Small Bar #1

Name: Small Bar #1
Address: 2956 N ALBANY AVE, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 94

2956 N ALBANY AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/6/2025

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0Excellent

American•North Center

Ranked #68 of 551 in North CenterBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Nov 6, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

1.7

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-1 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

2956 N ALBANY AVE, Chicago, IL 60618

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2025

2 inspections

3 basic

Oct

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 Non-Inspection

Nov 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED WOOD THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA TO BE UNTREATED AND NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY RUST ON THE EXTERIOR WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES, NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE MENTIONED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR: SEVERAL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR FURNACE CLOSET), CLEANABLE WALL PANELS DETACHED FROM COOLER WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED WOOD THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA TO BE UNTREATED AND NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY RUST ON THE EXTERIOR WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES, NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE MENTIONED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZING COMBINATION OF 1-COMPARTMENT AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WAREWASHING WITHOUT PRIOR DEPARTMENT APPROVAL, NO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WAREWASHING PROVIDED ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR AREA INSUFFICIENT IN SIZE OR CAPACITY FOR ADEQUATE WAREWASHING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK WITH AT LEAST 3 COMPARTMENTS FOR MANUAL WAREWASHING AND MAINTAIN FUNCTIONAL AND AVAILABLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR: SEVERAL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR FURNACE CLOSET), CLEANABLE WALL PANELS DETACHED FROM COOLER WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 25

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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