What is North Avenue Beach House's health inspection score?

North Avenue Beach House has a SafeDine safety score of 63 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was North Avenue Beach House last inspected?

North Avenue Beach House was last inspected on June 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does North Avenue Beach House have?

North Avenue Beach House has 27 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is North Avenue Beach House safe to eat at?

North Avenue Beach House has a safety score of 63/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

North Avenue Beach House

Name: North Avenue Beach House
Address: 1501 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 63

1501 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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Old Town

Ranked #273 of 354 in Old Town

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Jun 12, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-48

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-14 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 52/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (63/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

1501 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago, IL 60610

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jun

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

7 basic

Jun

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Canvass

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High7 Basic

9 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE ICE CREAM/SMOOTHIE CONCESSION STAND. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #738-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE ICE CREAM/SMOOTHIE CONCESSION STAND. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12 NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THEKITCHEN PREP AREA TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALLS OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES ON RACK WITH THE OVEN AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL PAPER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS:-HAND WASHING SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR,SPRAYER SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND AT THE 2 COMPARMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE SODA MACHINE ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREAS ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−34 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED TWO OPENINGS TO THE LOWER EXIT DOORS (BLUE) ONE ON THE LOWER LEFT CLOSE TO THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE AND ONE AT THE LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF THE DOOR AT THE EMERGENCY EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE COOKING AND NON EQUIPMENT IN THE LOWER KITCHEN AND THE UPPER KITCHEN WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FOOD COOLER AND THE WALK IN BEVERAGE COOLER LOCATED UPSTAIRS WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE INSIDE THE BEVERAGE WALK IN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE TWO COMP SINK LOCATED IN THE LOWER KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN LOWER AND UPPER KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE LOWER WALL IN THE LOWER LEVEL FOOD SERVICE AREA JUST TO THE RIGHT OF THE FLATOP COOKING EQUIPMENT JUST BEYOND THE BLUE METAL SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTERING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEMS ON BOTH LEVELS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE SYSTEM AND FILTERS, ALSO RUNNING DOWN THE WALLS OF THE HOOD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED IN BOTH AREAS.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med7 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

46/100inspection score

−49 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL GAPS IN VINYL TARPS COVERING NORTH END OUTDOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT BAR IS COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS AND PESTS.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE CHEST AT 2ND FLOOR SERVICE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED ONE CLOGGED TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND LOOSE HAND WASHING SINK IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED COOLERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT BEING STORED BEHIND NORTH END BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE (EXCEPT FOR HOT DOG CART) FROM PREMISES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD ABOVE 1ST FLOOR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−49 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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