What is Benchmark Bar & Grill's health inspection score?

Benchmark Bar & Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 97 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Benchmark Bar & Grill last inspected?

Benchmark Bar & Grill was last inspected on January 26, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Benchmark Bar & Grill have?

Benchmark Bar & Grill has 13 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Benchmark Bar & Grill safe to eat at?

Yes, Benchmark Bar & Grill has an excellent safety record with a score of 97/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Benchmark Bar & Grill serve?

Benchmark Bar & Grill serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Benchmark Bar & Grill

Name: Benchmark Bar & Grill
Address: 1508-1510 N WELLS ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 97

1508-1510 N WELLS ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/26/2026

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0Excellent

American•Old Town

Ranked #52 of 368 in Old TownBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jan 26, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

2.2

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-3

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jan 2025

2 inspections

Jan

Jan 2026

2 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Non-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

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 THE SEAL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WITH A BUILD UP OF DARK SUBSTANCE (POSSIBLE MOLD) INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE DRAINS AT THE BARS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE BAR AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 26

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(ROASTED CORN) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $1 WEIGHING 0.5LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST ON GREEN SHELVING UNIT USED TO STORE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE UNIT, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN SECOND FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN SECOND FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOPS DRYING IN INTERIOR OF BASEMENT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR BASEMENT UTILITY SINK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON FAN COVERS AND LINE LEADING TO CONDENSOR OF WALKIN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM WALKIN FREEZER FAN COVERS AND LINE LEADING TO CONDENSOR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF VENT ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENT ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−20 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BROKEN PREP-LINE LID AND CRACKED GASKET ON PREP-LINE UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE STOVETOP. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS ELEVATION FOR FOOD STORAGE ON THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Base deductions−6 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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