What is The Northside Stretch's health inspection score?

The Northside Stretch 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 The Northside Stretch last inspected?

The Northside Stretch was last inspected on June 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Northside Stretch have?

The Northside Stretch has 8 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Northside Stretch safe to eat at?

The Northside Stretch 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 The Northside Stretch serve?

The Northside Stretch serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Northside Stretch

Name: The Northside Stretch
Address: 3485 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 83

3485 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

American•Lakeview

Ranked #394 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

3 inspections

Last: Jun 13, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Facility condition

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

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-6 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

3485 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Apr

Jun 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 Non-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED THE SCOOPS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA ICE BIN TO BE SROED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH ICE WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS TO ALLOW FOR HANDLES TO NOT BE IN CONTACT WITH ICE IN BETWEEN USE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS ITEMS (BOXES, COOKING EQUIPMENT) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER OF THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STANDING COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY TORN AND DISLODGED ON BOTH DOORS, CAUSING THE DOOR TO BE PROPPED OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE SEALING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER NEXT TO THE ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW FOR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA WALLS. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−7 pts

Apr 24

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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